Data Retrieval policy

The African Journal of Botany (AJB) has a strict Data Retrieval Policy to maintain scientific integrity and promote transparency. Upon acceptance of an article, corresponding authors are required to deposit supporting data in a publicly accessible database or repository, ensuring it is available for verification and review by other researchers. A key requirement is that authors must provide the repository or database name and the relevant accession numbers during manuscript submission, guaranteeing that the data is both traceable and accessible. This policy facilitates the validation of findings and fosters further research in the field. However, in exceptional circumstances where data confidentiality is crucial, authors can seek approval from the editorial team to withhold certain data, provided alternative means for validation are offered. The Data Retrieval Policy aligns with AJB's open access ethos, ensuring that all articles and their underlying data are freely available to the global scientific community, thus promoting knowledge dissemination and collaboration. Authors are held responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their data. Manuscripts that do not comply with the data repository requirements are not accepted for publication. This policy underscores AJB's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of scientific transparency and integrity.