About the Journal

The African Journal of Pig Farming is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in the field of pig farming, with a particular focus on Africa’s unique agricultural systems and challenges. The journal publishes high-quality research on the biology, management, economics, and sustainability of pig farming, with an emphasis on improving productivity, animal welfare, and the livelihoods of farmers across the African continent.

As pig farming continues to grow in importance as a source of protein and economic development in many African nations, the journal aims to provide a platform for scientific discussions and the sharing of innovative solutions to the challenges facing the sector. Topics of interest include breeding and genetics, nutrition, health management, production systems, market trends, and the socio-economic aspects of pig farming.

Mission:

The mission of the African Journal of Pig Farming is to advance the knowledge and practice of pig farming across Africa by publishing cutting-edge research and facilitating the exchange of ideas and solutions. The journal aims to:

  • Promote innovation in pig farming systems and practices to improve productivity and sustainability.
  • Support the development of a sustainable and competitive pig farming industry in Africa.
  • Provide a platform for researchers, farmers, and policymakers to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities facing the pig farming sector.

 

Open Access 

All articles published by this journal are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication, without subscription charges or registration barriers.

Also, authors of articles published in this journal are the copyright holders of their articles and have granted to any third party, in advance and in perpetuity, the right to use, reproduce or disseminate articles.

Article-processing charges

African Journal of Pig Farming levies an article-processing charge of $500 (USD) for each article accepted for publication. The journal does not charge a submission fee. Authors are required to pay the manuscript handling fee only after their manuscripts have been reviewed and accepted for publication by an editor. Authors can request a waiver or discount during the submission process as the journal routinely waive charges for authors from low-income countries.

EP offsets publication expenses – including the cost of peer review management, journal production, and online hosting and archiving – by charging an Article Processing Charge (APC), to authors, institutions or funders for each article published. This publication fees vary by journal and are payable upon article acceptance. 

Peer-review policy

Peer-review is the system used by ‎ African Journal of Pig Farming to assess the quality of a manuscript before it is published. Qualified researchers in the relevant research area assess submitted manuscripts for originality, validity and significance to help editors determine whether the manuscript should be published or not. 

African Journal of Pig Farming operates a double-blind peer-review system, where the reviewers of the paper won't get to know the identity of the author(s), and the author(s) won't get to know the identity of the reviewer. The advantage of double-blind peer review is that it eliminates bias.

Manuscripts submitted to this journal will generally be reviewed by two or more experts who will be required to evaluate whether the manuscript is scientifically sound and coherent, whether it duplicates already published work, and whether or not the manuscript is sufficiently clear for publication. The Editors will reach a decision based on these reports and, where necessary, they will consult with members of the Editorial Board. 

Publication Ethics

Elixir Publishers(EP)  is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct and aims to adhere to its Best Practice Guidelines.

All journals published by EP are committed to publishing only innovative and original material i.e., material that has neither been published elsewhere, nor is it under consideration for publication by another publisher.

Benefits of publishing in this journal

At EP, we continue to work hard to support our authors who trust us with their works. Here are just some of the benefits we provide:

  • Open Access: Our research is freely available to all, from the time of publication. Readers do not need a subscription or to register before they can access our articles.
  • ‎High visibility: EP allows maximum visibility of articles published in the journal as they are available to the widest possible scientific outreach, including to the general public.
  • Rapid publication: The timeframe between acceptance and publication is about 3 weeks. All EP journals offer a fast publication schedule.
  • Rigorous peer-review: EP is operated by a team of experienced professional editors. We work closely with academic editors and reviewers to provide authors with an efficient, fair, and constructive reviews.
  • Post-publication comments: EP allows readers and authors to exchange ideas that are directly accessible from the full-text article.
  • International readership: All articles are being accessed from over 200 countries worldwide.
  • Promotion and press coverage: Articles published in this journal are included in article alerts and regular email updates.
  • Access and reach: We continue to submit our journals to all known abstracting and indexing services.
  • Flexibility: EP journals gives you the opportunity to publish at your convenience.
  • Copyright: Authors retain the copyright to their works. Authors are allowed unlimited use and/or distribution of their work without any form of restriction. As an author of an article published in any EP journal, you retain the copyright of your article and you are free to reproduce and disseminate your work.

Subscription Information

To subscribe for an article published by any of our journals, kindly contact info@elixirpublishers.in. The subscription rate is $350 and it is the same for all countries. The subscription charges are inclusive of delivery charges. All journals are open access and subscribers shall receive the print edition.