About the Journal

Table of contents

Introduction
Authors and Contributors
Specific Author Data
Conflicts of Interest
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Corrections, Expressions of Concern, Retractions, and Withdrawals
Artificial Intelligence
Informed Consent Form
Research Involving Animals, Plants, Microorganisms, and Geological Material
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Data Availability
Editorial Process
Accepted Article
Copyright

Introduction

This document provides a guide to the editorial process for publishing a scientific article in the Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas and explains how manuscripts are handled from submission to publication. The journal adheres to the policy guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which align with our mission and vision statements. COPE is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting integrity in research and its publication. It has established a set of core recommended practices for all participants in scholarly publishing, including journal editors and staff, editorial boards, publishers and institutions, reviewers, and authors. In our journal, we believe that relationships based on mutual respect are essential for building trust and providing high-quality editorial service. We maintain a professional and respectful approach in all interactions with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers, and expect the same standards of conduct from the academic community and the general public. Aggressive behavior, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination against journal members will not be tolerated. By submitting their work to the Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas, authors agree to comply with the journal's editorial and publishing policies. The journal reserves the right to report serious violations to the appropriate authorities and may refuse to publish manuscripts that repeatedly or significantly breach these policies. Failure to comply may result in manuscript rejection and could prevent the publication of future research. The journal encourages post-publication scholarly discussion through its website, letters to the editor, or moderated external sites. This is intended to promote constructive correspondence and feedback. However, readers may raise critical points about published articles, which could lead to retractions, withdrawals, or expressions of concern affecting the integrity of the research and publication ethics. Editors, reviewers, and authors can consult the specific guidelines for their roles. For further information on journal operations, please contact revistafacia@udenar.edu.co

Aim and scope. The Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas covers the following topics:

Precision agriculture, remote sensing, data analysis, and crop modeling

Biology, physics, and chemistry applied to agricultural and forestry crops

Biotechnology, plant breeding, genomics, and genetic resources

Economics, marketing, and agricultural and rural development

Crop diseases, weeds, and pests

Interactions among agricultural, forestry, and livestock systems

Plant and seed breeding, food production, and agro-industrial products

Environment, sustainability, biodiversity, and ecosystem services related to crops

Agricultural, agro-industrial, forestry, agroforestry, pasture, and forage systems

Water and soil management, agricultural climatology, plant nutrition, and plant physiology

Open Access. The Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas follows an open access publishing model, making research results freely available to the public without legal or financial restrictions. This allows anyone to read, download, copy, and distribute articles, provided that copyright is respected and authors are properly credited. Open access ensures that readers do not need to pay to access article content, and articles can be freely shared and used in accordance with the license terms. This approach increases the reach and visibility of research findings, enabling their use in classrooms, by policymakers, and by the general public. By facilitating collaborative research across disciplines and locations, providing access to that outside academia, and making research data more accessible, the journal promotes greater reproducibility, transparency, and verification of findings.

Peer review. A journal's peer review policy is an independent evaluation process in which experts in the field analyze and critique a manuscript to ensure its quality, validity, and originality before publication. The goal is to help the editor make a fair and informed publication decision and to provide authors with feedback to improve their work. The Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas employs a double-blind peer review process and has established evaluation criteria. For the journal, this ensures the quality and integrity of published content, while for authors, it provides constructive feedback to enhance their work and guarantees that the manuscript is evaluated fairly and rigorously.

Preservation and archiving. The preservation and archiving efforts of the Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas focus on the long-term conservation of its digital content through proactive management and the creation of backups stored both on the journal's website and in the Central Library of the University of Nariño. This process includes the use of digital strategies such as automatic backups, format migration, and storage in multiple locations to ensure the integrity and accessibility of the content.

Journal support. The Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas maintains a strong social and scientific commitment, operating under an open access model and utilizing institutional resources to reduce costs, thereby enhancing the visibility and impact of research. The journal's sustainability relies on contributions from the University of Nariño (through the Vice-Rector's Office for Research), the University Press, the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, and external funding from the Ministry of Science and Technology (Minciencias) to support its authors in publishing. This highlights both the challenges of open access publishing and the broader goal of democratizing knowledge.

Authors and Contributors

Authorship grants recognition and credit for work performed, entails responsibility for published research, confers moral and legal rights (including copyright), and plays an important role in the development of academic careers. The Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas assumes that all authors have agreed to the content, given their explicit consent to submit the manuscript, and obtained approval from the responsible authorities at the institution or organization where the work was carried out, prior to submission. The journal requires authors to confirm, upon submission, that they meet the authorship requirements and typically requests that they provide an ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID). The ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes individuals from others with similar names and links them to their research outputs. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the authorship guidelines applicable to their specific field of research. The journal also notifies authors upon receipt of the manuscript and confirms that the provided email addresses are valid. To increase transparency, an “Authors’ Contribution Statement” is required, explaining the contributions of each author to the work. This approach has been further strengthened by the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy), an open standard of 14 terms that allows for a standardized description of each author’s individual contribution to a manuscript. The journal encourages collaboration among colleagues at research sites and welcomes their inclusion as authors, provided they meet all the authorship criteria described above. Contributors who do not meet all the authorship criteria should be listed in the Acknowledgments section.

Specific Author Data

Authorship should be limited to those who have made substantial contributions to the work. Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI software, such as large language models (e.g., ChatGPT), cannot be listed as authors. All authors share some degree of responsibility for any article submitted to the Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas. Authors who make specific and limited contributions are responsible for their own contributions but may have limited responsibility for other aspects of the research. While not all authors may be familiar with every detail of the study presented in their manuscript, they should understand the processes used to verify the accuracy of the reported results. The author designated as the Corresponding Author acts on behalf of all authors and must ensure that issues related to the accuracy or completeness of any part of the manuscript are appropriately addressed. The Corresponding Author may also manage all communication between the journal and the authors during submission and review. Each author’s primary affiliation should be the institution where they performed the majority of their work. If an author has moved since submission, their current address may also be included. Addresses will not be updated or changed after publication. Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure that the author group, corresponding author, and author order are correct at the time of submission. Any post-submission changes to authorship—such as changes in author order, or the addition or removal of authors—must be approved by all authors. Changes to authorship (including additions, removals, or changes to author sequence or corresponding author) are not permitted after a manuscript has been accepted. Please note that author names will be published exactly as they appear in the accepted submission. Therefore, ensure that all names are present and spelled correctly, and that all addresses and affiliations are up to date. Authors must treat all communication with the journal as confidential, including correspondence with journal representatives (such as the Editor-in-Chief and/or Journal Manager) and reviewer reports, unless explicit consent to share such information has been granted. In the event of an authorship dispute during peer review or after publication, the journal will not investigate or resolve the matter. Authors will be asked to resolve the dispute independently. If this is not possible, the journal reserves the right to withdraw the manuscript from the editorial process or, in the case of a published article, to refer the matter to the authors’ institution(s) and abide by their decision.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors are requested to declare any interests—direct or indirect—related to the work submitted for publication that they have had within the last three years from the start of the work (i.e., conducting the research and preparing the manuscript for submission). Interests held outside this period should also be declared if they could reasonably be perceived to influence the submitted work. All articles require a disclosure statement. The declaration of interests provides a comprehensive and transparent process that helps readers form their own judgments about potential biases. This does not imply that a financial relationship with an organization sponsoring the research, or compensation received for consultancy work, is inappropriate. Interests that should be considered and declared include, but are not limited to, the following:

Funding: Research grants from funding agencies (please state the name of the funding entity and the grant number) and/or research support (including salaries, equipment, supplies, reimbursement for attending symposia, and other expenses) from organizations that may be financially benefited or harmed by the publication of this manuscript.

Employment: Recent employment (during participation in the research project), current, or prospective employment with any organization that could financially benefit or be harmed by the publication of this manuscript. This includes multiple affiliations, if applicable.

Financial interests: Shares or equity interests in companies (including those of a spouse or children) that could be financially benefited or harmed by the publication of this article; consulting fees or other forms of remuneration from organizations that could be financially benefited or harmed; patents or patent applications whose value could be affected by the publication of this manuscript.

Non-financial interests: Authors are also requested to declare interests beyond financial ones that could bias the work submitted for publication, such as professional interests, personal relationships, or personal beliefs. Examples include (but are not limited to): positions on editorial, advisory, or governing boards; other managerial relationships; writing or consulting with educational funds; expert witness work; or mentorship.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

The Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas is committed to preserving the integrity of the scientific record. Authors must refrain from misrepresenting the results of their research, as this could damage trust in the journal, the professionalism of scientific authorship, and ultimately, the reputation of science as a whole. To maintain the integrity of research and its presentation, it is essential to follow the guidelines of good scientific practice, which include:

The manuscript should not be submitted to more than one journal for simultaneous consideration.

The submitted work must be original and must not have been previously published elsewhere, in any language (either partially or in full), unless it represents an extension of previous work. (Please provide transparency regarding the reuse of material to avoid concerns about text recycling or self-plagiarism.)

A single study should not be divided into multiple parts to increase the number of manuscripts submitted to different journals, nor should the same work be published repeatedly in the same journal (i.e., fragmented publication). Simultaneous or secondary publication may sometimes be justified, provided certain conditions are met—such as translations or manuscripts intended for different audiences.

Results must be presented clearly, honestly, and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation of data (including image manipulation).

Authors must adhere to the specific standards of their discipline for data acquisition, selection, and processing.

Data, text, or theories from others must not be presented as one’s own (plagiarism). Verbatim copying of material is prohibited, and appropriate permissions must be obtained for copyrighted content. To support this, the journal uses plagiarism detection software (Turnitin); manuscripts with more than 20% similarity are automatically rejected.

Authors must ensure that they have the necessary permissions for all software used in data analysis.

Authors must include questionnaires, online surveys, and scales in their studies (if applicable). Manuscripts must cite relevant sources that support their claims.

Excessive and inappropriate self-citation (more than 30%) is strongly discouraged, as are coordinated efforts by multiple authors to collectively self-cite.

Authors must not make false statements about any entity (whether a person or a company) or descriptions of its behavior or actions that could be interpreted as personal attacks or accusations.

Research that could be misused or pose a threat to public health or national security must be clearly identified in the manuscript. Examples include research involving biological agents or toxins that could cause harm, unusual risks associated with chemicals, or studies related to the militarization of research or technology.

Corrections, Expressions of Concern, Retractions, and Withdrawals

Upon request, authors should be prepared to provide relevant documentation or data to verify the validity of the presented results. This may include raw data, samples, records, and other supporting materials. Sensitive information in the form of confidential or proprietary data is excluded. If misconduct or alleged fraud is suspected, the journal and/or publisher will investigate in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. If, after the investigation, well-founded concerns remain, the author(s) involved will be contacted via the email address they provided and allowed to respond. Depending on the outcome, the journal and/or publisher may take the following actions:

If the manuscript is still under review, it may be rejected and returned to the author(s).

If the article has already been published online, depending on the nature and severity of the violation, the journal may issue an erratum or correction, an editorial note of concern, or, in serious cases, retract the article. The reason for the action will be clearly stated in the published notice.

In cases of retraction, the article will remain accessible on the platform but will be clearly marked with a “Retracted” watermark.

The author’s institution may be notified.

A notification regarding the alleged violation of ethical standards in the peer-review process may also be included as part of the author’s and article’s bibliographic record.

Artificial Intelligence

The Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas is closely monitoring developments in this area and will review and update these policies as needed. Extended Language Models (ELMs), such as ChatGPT, do not currently meet our authorship criteria. It is important to note that attribution of authorship implies responsibility for the work—something that cannot be effectively applied to ELMs. The use of an ELM must be properly documented in the Materials and Methods section of the manuscript. The rapid development of AI-generated imagery has introduced new legal and ethical challenges related to copyright and research integrity. The journal strictly adheres to current copyright legislation and best practices in publication ethics. While the legal issues surrounding AI-generated images and videos are not yet fully resolved, The Journal of Agricultural Sciences cannot permit their use for publication, except in specific cases:

Images obtained from agencies with which the journal has contractual relationships and that have created the images in a legally acceptable manner.

Images directly referenced in articles about AI will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

The use of generative AI tools developed with specific, attributable, and verifiable underlying scientific datasets is permitted, provided that ethical, copyright, and usage restrictions are fully respected.

All exceptions must be clearly labeled as AI-generated within the image field. Given the anticipated rapid development in this area, this policy will be reviewed periodically and adapted as necessary.

Examples of image types covered by this policy include video frames, photographs, scientific diagrams, photo illustrations, and other collages, and editorial illustrations such as drawings, cartoons, or other 2D or 3D visual representations. Please note that not all AI tools are generative. The use of non-generative machine learning tools to manipulate, combine, or enhance existing images or figures must be indicated in the corresponding caption upon submission, to allow for individualized review.

Informed Consent Form

Everyone has individual rights that must not be violated. Study participants, for example, have the right to decide what happens to their personal (identifiable) data collected during a study or interview, and to any photographs taken of them. This is especially important in the case of images involving vulnerable individuals (e.g., minors, patients, refugees, etc.) or images used in sensitive contexts. In many cases, authors must obtain written consent before including images. Identifying data of study participants—such as names, dates of birth, identification numbers, biometric characteristics (e.g., facial features, fingerprints, handwriting style, voice pattern, DNA, or other distinguishing traits)—must not be disseminated in written descriptions, photographs, or genetic profiles unless the information is essential for academic purposes and the participant (or their legal guardian, if a minor, or their legal representative, if incapacitated) has given informed written consent for publication. However, in some cases, achieving complete anonymity is difficult. Detailed descriptions of participants, whether of their entire body or body parts, may reveal their identity. In certain circumstances, consent is not required as long as the information is anonymized and the publication does not include images that could identify the person. Informed consent for publication should always be obtained if there is any doubt. For example, covering the eyes in photographs does not adequately protect anonymity. If identifying characteristics are altered to protect anonymity (for example, in genetic profiles), authors must ensure that such alterations do not distort the scientific meaning. Exceptions where consent is not required include:

Images such as X-rays, ultrasounds, scans, and histological slides, unless there is a concern about identity. In such cases, authors must ensure that consent is obtained.

Reuse of images: If images from previous publications are reused, the journal will assume that the original publication obtained the relevant consent. Authors must provide proper attribution for any republished images.

Research with Animals, Plants, Microorganisms, and Geological Material

The welfare of animals (vertebrates and higher invertebrates) used for research, teaching, and experimentation must be respected. Authors must provide detailed information on the ethical treatment of animals in their manuscripts. For studies involving client-owned animals, authors must also document the client’s or owner’s informed consent and adherence to best veterinary care practices. The Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas values responsibility, transparency, and compliance with regulations regarding the collection and use of specimens, as well as the conduct of experiments and/or field studies. Therefore, the journal establishes the following guidelines:

Field studies involving genetically modified plants must be conducted in accordance with national or local legislation. Where applicable, the manuscript must include a statement specifying the relevant permits and/or licenses.

Authors using plant genetic resources obtained from local suppliers or collectors—such as species collected in protected areas or endangered species of medicinal importance—must conduct their experiments in compliance with the Nagoya Protocol (as part of the Convention on Biological Diversity).

Authors whose research focuses on quarantine organisms (i.e., harmful organisms or pests, including plant pathogens) must comply with national legislation and notify the relevant authorities of any new findings prior to publication.

For research involving species at risk of extinction, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species should be consulted.

Reference specimens used in the study must be documented as researched accessions and deposited in a public herbarium or other publicly accessible collection that facilitates access to the material. Information about each reference specimen and its identifier must be included in the manuscript, such as the genus name, species name, author, and year of publication.

Manuscripts containing names of new taxa or other nomenclatural acts must follow the guidelines established by the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, plants, and animals.

Authors describing new taxa of organisms must register the names in a recognized repository and obtain a unique digital identifier, which must be included in the published article.

Details of paleontological specimens and geological samples must include clear provenance information to ensure full research transparency. However, it is recognized that precise provenance information may not be available for older museum collections. In cases where providing specific provenance information could compromise the security of paleontological or geological sites, detailed locality data may be omitted. Specimens must always be collected and exported responsibly, in accordance with applicable local and national laws. Any submission describing new material must include information on the necessary permits obtained and the issuing authority. Authors may be required to provide supporting documentation upon request. The type, illustrated, and cited paleontological specimens should be deposited in a recognized museum or collection to allow free access to other researchers in perpetuity. Sufficient information about the repository—including assigned unique catalog numbers, where applicable—should be provided to allow for proper tracking. Authors are also encouraged to deposit 3D scans of fossil specimens (where applicable) in a permanent and accessible repository to facilitate further study by the scientific community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

These efforts aim to create a more welcoming environment for all people and foster more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities. Diverse perspectives offer new ideas, avenues of discovery, and solutions to research challenges and scholarly communication. Expanding equity and inclusion initiatives increases the likelihood that research will benefit everyone in our global communities. Therefore, the editorial team of the Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas has a responsibility to promote these values within the research communities they represent, ensuring an equitable and inclusive experience for all involved. In this regard, COPE notes that teams and organizations perform better when they integrate diversity and inclusion into their culture. COPE is developing a discussion paper on how issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion relate to publishing ethics and editorial decision-making. Accordingly, the journal will strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in its editorial processes and policies, including, but not limited to, ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion within the editorial team, the peer review group, and the author base. The journal does not tolerate harassment or discrimination against any person based on age, ancestry, color, religious creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other category protected by law. All individuals involved in the publication of research, including editors, authors, reviewers, and third parties, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and mutual respect. Inappropriate, threatening, intimidating, or otherwise unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated. In such cases, the journal will contact the research entity or the employer of the affected individual.

Data Availability

To enable others to replicate and build upon the work published in the Journal of Agricultural Sciences, we encourage authors to make all associated data and protocols, including code and scripts used in the study's analysis, available to readers in a public repository. Any restrictions on full or partial access to these materials, as well as requests for legal, ethical, or logistical exceptions, should be indicated at the time of submission. If required, the availability of these materials may be requested by editors and reviewers during the submission process to evaluate the manuscript. A statement detailing the partitioning planes should be included in the published article. Research datasets, whether original or previously published, must be cited in the references as a requirement for publication. The journal encourages authors to:

Include original, uncropped, and unedited versions of blots, gels, and microscopy images in data repositories or as supplementary information.

Follow the FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) and the guidelines of the Joint Statement of Data Citation Principles.

Deposit data in community-approved public repositories (see the DataCite repository finder for suitable repositories) before publication. In exceptional cases where no specific repository is available, authors may use a general repository such as Figshare, Dryad, or the Open Science Framework.

Deposit laboratory protocols and include their DOI or URL in the Methods section of the manuscript. Undisclosed data and personal communications may not be used to support claims in the research work. If depositing data is not possible, authors may provide all necessary data in the supplementary information.

Editorial Process

The editorial process of the Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas begins with the receipt of the manuscript, followed by an initial review to verify its scope and format according to the journal's standards. Manuscripts that pass this stage undergo peer review (double-blind evaluation), where external experts assess the quality and validity of the research. After receiving positive or approving reports from reviewers, the Editor-in-Chief decides whether to accept, reject, or request additional revisions or reviews. If a new review is required, the authors must resubmit the manuscript, which may undergo further evaluation before final acceptance and publication. Please note that a manuscript may be rejected at any stage (submission, receipt, preliminary selection, peer review, or editorial decision). The journal maintains an estimated timeframe of 160 days from receipt to final publication (see flowchart).

Submission. The corresponding author submits the manuscript and any accompanying materials to the journal. The manuscript receives a tracking or submission identification number. The Editor-in-Chief may reject the manuscript at this stage if it does not meet the requirements or proceed to the next stage.
Receipt. The journal verifies compliance with basic standards: date of receipt, manuscript ID, and relevant documents (cover letter, highlights, graphical abstract, conflict of interest statement, main manuscript, figures, etc.). The editorial assistant and Editor-in-Chief conduct an initial review to ensure the manuscript adheres to the journal's formatting guidelines and fits within its scope. Manuscripts that do not comply with the required guidelines will be returned to the corresponding author for revisions or rejected if no revisions are made.
Preliminary Review and Selection. The manuscript is reviewed for adherence to preparation guidelines, similarity index using Turnitin, use of Artificial Intelligence tools, English style (using Grammarly), article type, number of authors, and affiliations.
Peer Review. An editor (usually an associate or section editor) assigns the manuscript to reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript's scientific validity, methodology, and originality, then issue recommendations: i) Accepted in current form, ii) Minor corrections, iii) Major corrections, iv) Rejected.
Editorial Decision. The editor considers the reviewers' reports and makes a decision, which may be one of the following:

- Accepted as is: The manuscript is accepted without changes (rare).

- Minor corrections: The author is asked to make minor revisions before resubmission.

- Major corrections: The author is asked to make substantial revisions before resubmission.

- Rejected: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in the journal.

The decision is communicated to the author.

Revision and Resubmission. If revisions are requested, the author addresses the reviewers' and editor's comments and resubmits the manuscript. The editor may evaluate the corrections or return them to the original reviewers for further feedback.
Final Acceptance. Once the Editor-in-Chief is satisfied with the manuscript and the revisions, it is officially accepted for publication.
Production. The manuscript moves to the production stage, where it is professionally edited and formatted for publication. Authors may receive proofs for review before final publication.
Accepted Article

Once the article is accepted, it will be sent to our production team for formatting, markup, and layout. At this stage, the corresponding author will receive an email notification to verify the information and approve the publication or, if necessary, request changes.

Style and Composition Editing: The editors will make minor style adjustments to ensure conformity with the Journal of Agricultural Sciences’ style. Figures may be resized and formatted to fit the journal's design. Any significant changes or concerns will be indicated as queries in the proofs, which are sent to the corresponding author for review and approval.

Print Proofs: The corresponding author will receive the proofs by email to download and review, comparing them with the manuscript and submitting any necessary corrections within 72 hours. Corrections should be limited to errors or changes affecting the scientific content. Adding ORCID identifiers, making extensive sentence revisions, or adding/deleting content is not permitted at this stage; these are subject to editorial review.

Publication: The journal publishes articles online continuously, incorporating them directly into the corresponding issue. Most articles appear in an issue within two weeks after proofreading is received. The corresponding author and other authors will receive an email notification when the article is published online. Once published, the article will be widely distributed to the research community through archive repositories, databases, academic networks, and indexing systems. Since publication is exclusively online, print reprints will incur a charge and can be provided after online publication.

Diffusion: Articles may be published online before the volume and issue date, increasing accessibility. The following recommendations can enhance an article's visibility:

Ensure your article is easily searchable.

Give your article a clear, descriptive title and include relevant keywords or phrases. Include at least three or four keywords or phrases in the abstract.

Update your researcher profiles, your institution’s or department’s webpage, and your research group's webpage with a link to your article. Include a brief description with keywords for better search engine visibility.

Obtain an ORCID identifier, which provides a unique digital ID distinguishing you from other researchers, ensuring proper attribution.

Create a Google Scholar profile to compile all your articles and citations in one place, helping researchers find your work and improving search visibility.

Share your article on research-sharing networks such as ResearchGate, Mendeley, Academia.edu, Loop, and other relevant platforms.

Create abstracts that are clear, concise, and easy to share. If your audience includes the general public or researchers from other disciplines, using plain language increases accessibility. The journal also promotes published articles through its blog and social media channels.

Copyright

All articles and documents published in the journal are governed by the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, which can be found at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/. The journal permits the creation of derivative works as long as they are not used for commercial purposes. The original work may also not be used for commercial purposes.