References Guidelines

International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Innovation – MIYR (IJAFI-MIYR)

The International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Innovation – MIYR (IJAFI-MIYR) follows the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition referencing style.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources cited in the text are included in the reference list and that all references are accurate, complete, and formatted according to APA (7th edition) guidelines.

General Guidelines

  • In-text citations should follow the author–date format (e.g., Smith, 2023).
  • The reference list must appear at the end of the manuscript and be arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author.
  • Every reference must include the author(s), year of publication, title, source, volume and issue (where applicable), page numbers, and DOI (if available).
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to include DOI links for all references whenever available.
  • References should be limited to sources that are directly cited in the manuscript.
  • Authors should ensure the accuracy of all bibliographic information before submission.

Examples

Journal Article

Smith, J., & Brown, L. (2023). Sustainable agricultural practices for improving soil health. Journal of Agricultural Science, 18(2), 145–160. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

Book

Jones, R. (2021). Food security and sustainable agriculture. Springer.

Book Chapter

Lee, H. (2022). Smart farming technologies in modern agriculture. In P. Wilson (Ed.), Advances in agricultural innovation (pp. 95–118). CRC Press.