Publication Process
Once an article is submitted, it generally follows these stages:
Submission with Article Processing/Publication Fee
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Editorial Screening
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Review / Expert Evaluation, where applicable
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Revision, if required
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Acceptance (Fee Refunded if not accepted)
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Editing & Formatting
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Online Publication and intimation to the corresponding author
The exact process may vary depending on the nature and type of the submitted article.
Share Your Knowledge. Tell Your Story.
Flora, Fauna, Food, Forest & Farming welcomes original, informative and meaningful contributions from researchers, scientists, students, teachers, farmers, conservationists, environmentalists, extension professionals, writers, photographers, practitioners and communities.
If you have knowledge, research, experience, innovation, observation or a story related to Flora, Fauna, Food, Forest or Farming, we encourage you to share it with us.
Our objective is to make useful knowledge accessible to a wider audience while creating meaningful connections between science, practice, nature and people.
What Can You Submit?
We welcome a wide variety of contributions, including:
- Popular Articles
- Research-based Articles
- Technical Articles
- Review and Knowledge Articles
- Field Experiences
- Case Studies
- Farmer Success Stories
- Farm Innovations
- Conservation Stories
- Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge
- Nature and Wildlife Stories
- Food and Culture Stories
- Interviews and Conversations
- Photo Stories
- Educational and Awareness Articles
- Opinions and Perspectives related to our areas of scope
Articles should provide useful information, a fresh perspective, practical experience or meaningful insight to our readers.
Areas of Scope
Our editorial scope covers five interconnected areas:
🌿 Flora
Plants, trees, seeds, botanical diversity, medicinal plants, native species, plant ecology and traditional plant knowledge.
🐾 Fauna
Wildlife, birds, insects, aquatic life, biodiversity, animal ecology and human–wildlife relationships.
🍲 Food
Traditional foods, local cuisines, grains, nutrition, food culture, food systems and farm-to-table stories.
🌳 Forest
Forests, ecosystems, conservation, restoration, natural resources, agroforestry and forest-dependent communities.
🌾 Farming
Agriculture, horticulture, soil, water, seeds, sustainable farming, agricultural technology, livestock, fisheries and farmers’ innovations.
Contributions related to ecology, environmental science, forestry, agroforestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, agricultural sciences, rural livelihoods, climate, sustainability and allied subjects are also welcome.
The scope is not limited to the subjects listed above. If your contribution has a meaningful connection with nature, food, forests or farming, we encourage you to submit it.
Article Submission
Authors can submit their articles in editable Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
Articles may be submitted in:
English or Hindi (हिन्दी)
Authors may submit their manuscripts through the Submit Your Article page on our website or through the other submission channels provided by the magazine.
Before submitting, please ensure that:
- The article is original and has not been previously published.
- The article is not simultaneously under consideration by another publication.
- The article is relevant to the scope of the magazine.
- All factual, scientific and technical information has been checked by the author.
- Appropriate sources are cited wherever necessary.
- Permission has been obtained for any material, photograph, figure or table that belongs to someone else.
- The article has been carefully reviewed for language, clarity and accuracy.
Article Preparation
We encourage authors to write in clear, simple and reader-friendly language.
Your article should be informative without being unnecessarily complicated. Technical terms may be used where appropriate, but they should be explained clearly for non-specialist readers.
Recommended Structure
Depending on the type of article, a manuscript may include:
Title
A short, clear and informative title.
Author Information
Author name(s), affiliation/occupation, location and email address of the corresponding author.
Introduction
Briefly introduce the subject and explain why it matters.
Main Content
Present the information, experience, research findings, observations or story in a logical and engaging manner.
Conclusion
Summarize the key message or learning from the article.
References
Include relevant sources where required.
Not every article needs to follow an academic research-paper structure. Popular articles, field stories, interviews, photo stories and experience-based articles may follow a more appropriate journalistic or narrative format.
Article Presentation
Authors are requested to prepare their manuscripts in editable Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
Articles may be submitted in English or Hindi (हिन्दी). Authors are encouraged to use clear, simple and reader-friendly language so that the content can be understood by both specialist and general readers.
General Formatting
- Manuscripts should preferably be prepared using Times New Roman font for English text. For Hindi articles, authors may use a suitable Unicode/KrutiDev Hindi font.
- The manuscript should be typed with 1.5 line spacing and approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.
- The article title should be short, informative and relevant to the content.
- The title may be formatted in 14–16 pt bold.
- Author name(s) should be given below the title.
- Author affiliation, profession/organization, location and the email address of the corresponding author should be clearly mentioned.
- Main text may generally be presented in 12 pt font, with appropriate headings and subheadings in bold.
- Authors should use consistent formatting throughout the manuscript.
- Scientific names and technical terminology should be written accurately. Scientific names should preferably be italicized where appropriate.
- Abbreviations should be written in full at their first occurrence, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
Article Length
As a general guideline, most articles should preferably be between 100 and 2,000 words.
However, we understand that different stories require different lengths. Well-developed articles may exceed this range when the subject genuinely requires additional space.
The editorial team may suggest shortening, restructuring or expanding an article where appropriate.
Images, Figures & Tables
Good visuals can make a story more informative and engaging.
Authors are encouraged to submit relevant:
- Photographs
- Figures
- Charts
- Maps
- Illustrations
- Tables
Images should be of good quality and should be accompanied by appropriate captions and source/credit information.
Authors must ensure that they have the right or permission to submit photographs, illustrations or other copyrighted material.
For photographs featuring identifiable people, authors should obtain appropriate permission where necessary.
References & Sources
Authors should provide reliable sources for factual, scientific and research-based information.
References should be accurate, relevant and verifiable.
For research-based and technical articles, authors are encouraged to provide complete bibliographic details of the sources cited in the article.
For popular and field-based articles, references may be provided where they strengthen the credibility of the information.
We encourage authors to use recent and authoritative sources wherever available, while older references may be included when they are historically or scientifically important.
Editorial Review
Every submitted article is reviewed by the editorial team before publication.
The review process may consider:
- Relevance to the magazine
- Originality and usefulness
- Factual accuracy
- Scientific or technical quality, where applicable
- Clarity and readability
- Practical relevance
- Quality of photographs, figures or supporting material
- Suitability for our readers
The editorial team may request clarifications, corrections or revisions from the author before publication.
Where necessary, articles may be reviewed by a subject expert.
Submission of an article does not guarantee publication.
The final decision regarding publication rests with the editorial team.
Originality & Author Responsibility
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are:
- Original
- Factually responsible
- Properly attributed
- Free from plagiarism
- Not simultaneously submitted elsewhere
By submitting an article, the author confirms that the submitted material is their own work or that they have the necessary rights and permissions to submit it.
The opinions and views expressed in an article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Flora, Fauna, Food, Forest & Farming.
Copyright & Content Rights
Authors retain responsibility for the originality and integrity of their submitted work.
Upon acceptance, the magazine may obtain the necessary rights to edit, publish, reproduce and distribute the article and associated material on its website and other official publication channels, subject to the terms communicated to the author.
Authors should inform the editorial team if any part of the submitted material has specific copyright restrictions.
Editorial Editing
To maintain consistency and readability, the editorial team may make reasonable changes to:
- Grammar and language
- Spelling and punctuation
- Headings and formatting
- Article structure
- Captions
- Style and presentation
Such editorial changes will aim to improve clarity without changing the author’s intended meaning.
Where substantial changes are required, the author may be contacted for clarification or approval.
Submission Checklist
Before submitting your article, please check:
- The article is original and unpublished.
- The article is not under consideration elsewhere.
- The title clearly reflects the subject.
- Author name(s) and affiliation/occupation are provided.
- Corresponding author’s email and contact details are provided.
- The article has been checked for factual accuracy.
- References and sources have been properly acknowledged where required.
- Figures, tables and photographs have appropriate captions.
- Image/source credits and permissions have been provided where applicable.
- The article is submitted in an editable Word format.
- The manuscript is written in English or Hindi (हिन्दी).
- The article has been checked for spelling, grammar and readability.
What Makes a Strong Submission?
We especially value articles that:
Inform — provide reliable and useful knowledge.
Connect — link science with real-world experience.
Inspire — present ideas, innovations and stories that can encourage others.
Apply — offer practical knowledge that readers can understand and use.
Preserve — document valuable traditional, local and indigenous knowledge.
Explore — bring attention to nature, biodiversity, food, forests and farming in fresh and meaningful ways.
A technically sound article is valuable. An article that can also make readers think, learn or act is even more valuable.
Submit Your Article
Have an idea, experience or story to share?
We invite you to contribute to Flora, Fauna, Food, Forest & Farming.
Prepare your article in an editable Word format and submit it through our Submit Your Article page.
For submission-related questions, please contact our editorial team through the Contact Us page.
Your knowledge may help someone somewhere.
Share Knowledge • Inspire Nature • Shape Future