Best Practice
Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing
Journal of Animal Science and Technology (JAST) adheres to Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (ver. 4, published September 15, 2022; https://doaj.org/apply/transparency) developed by Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Compliance checklist of the journal to the joint statement is as follows.
| Journal Content | Journal Practices | Organisation | Business Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
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1. Name of Journal 2. Website 3. Journal Schedule 4. Archiving 5. Copyright 6. Licensing |
7. Publication Ethics and Related Editorial Policies 8. Peer Review 9. Access |
10. Ownership and Management 11. Advisory Body 12. Editorial Team and Contact Information |
13. Author Fees 14. Other Revenue 15. Advertising 16. Direct Marketing |
Journal Content
1. Name of journal
The official journal title is Journal of Animal Science and Technology (abbreviated as J Anim Sci Technol).
2. Website
The official website of our journal is https://www.ejast.org/. The JAST team endeavors to make a high-quality website with accurate information and adherence to ethical and professional standards. It does not contain any misleading information, including any attempts to mimic other journal/publisher websites. Information for authors and readers is described in detail on the journal website. Key information can be found by clicking on the headings below.
3. Publishing schedule
JAST is published bimonthly (January 31, March 31, May 31, July 31, September 30, November 30). Additional supplementary or special issues may also be published.
4. Archiving
https://www.ejast.org/info/editorial_policy#t4
5. Copyright
https://www.ejast.org/info/editorial_policy#t1
6. Licensing
https://www.ejast.org/info/editorial_policy#t1
Journal Practices
7. Publication ethics and related editorial policies
- Research and publication ethics: https://www.ejast.org/info/ethics
- Editorial policy: https://www.ejast.org/info/editorial_policy
8. Peer review
https://www.ejast.org/author/editorial_policy#t2
9. Access
JAST is freely accessible from the journal website (https://www.ejast.org/) according to the Creative Commons License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0). Free full-text service both in the XML and PDF formats is available immediately upon publication without an embargo period.
Organization
10. Ownership and management
The journal is owned by the publisher, Korean Society of Animal Science and Technology. The full names and affiliations of the journal management team are displayed on the Editorial Board page of the journal website.
https://www.ejast.org/info/editorial_board
11. Advisory body
The Editorial Board serves as the journal's advisory body. The full names and affiliations of the members are provided on the Editorial Board page of the website.
https://www.ejast.org/info/editorial_board
12. Editorial team/contact information
- Editorial team: https://www.ejast.org/info/editorial_board
- Contact information: https://www.ejast.org/info/contact
Business Practices
13. Author fees
https://www.ejast.org/info/charge
14. Other revenue
Revenue sources of the journal were from the support of the publisher (Korean Society of Animal Science and Technology), the Korea Government's support, and advertising rates.
15. Advertising
https://www.ejast.org/author/policy#t6
16. Direct Marketing
Journal propagation is achieved through the journal website and the distribution of an introductory pamphlet. Invitations to submit manuscripts are typically extended to presenters at conferences, seminars, or workshops that align with the journal's aims and scope.
In addition, we declare that these principles acknowledge the responsibility of publishers and editors in promoting accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of publication. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, and should not be influenced by the authors' nationality, ethnicity, political beliefs, race, or religion. JAST is committed to ensuring that its policies do not create an exclusionary environment and will regularly evaluate them for inclusiveness.
