Institutional Sustainability Policy

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Object

This Institutional Sustainability and Editorial Independence Policy establishes the

principles, norms, criteria and mechanisms that regulate the obtaining, administration,

application and destination of economic, material, technological, human and

institutions that contribute to the fulfillment of the mission of Agricultural Leader,

guaranteeing at all times its editorial independence, scientific integrity, autonomy

institutional, open access and commitment to scientific dissemination.

The provisions contained in this policy are mandatory for all companies.

people who participate in the direction, administration, editing, evaluation, publication,

institutional representation or collaboration with the magazine.

Article 2. Institutional nature

Líder Agropecuario is an international scientific dissemination magazine that develops its

activities under an open access model, editorial independence, responsibility

social and institutional sustainability.

The purpose of the magazine is to contribute to the generation, dissemination, preservation and

democratization of scientific, technological, academic and innovation knowledge in

benefit of society, promoting the transfer of knowledge between the community

science, the productive sector, public institutions, social organizations and the

citizenship.

Its economic sustainability constitutes a means to ensure compliance

permanent part of its institutional mission and not an end in itself.

Article 3. Guiding principles

The management of institutional sustainability of Líder Agropecuario is governed by the following

principles:

I. Absolute editorial independence from any source of financing;

II. Universal open access, without charging fees to authors or readers;

III. Transparency in the origin, administration and destination of resources;

IV. Scientific integrity and adherence to international ethical standards;

V. Social responsibility and commitment to scientific dissemination;

VI. Efficiency, austerity and optimization in the use of resources;

VII. Diversification of sources of institutional support;

VIII. Legality, accountability and integrity in management;

IX. Institutional cooperation without compromising editorial autonomy;

X. Institutional reinvestment of the resources obtained to strengthen the

magazine.”

XI. Protection of intellectual property rights and open licenses;

XII. Editorial quality and continuous improvement of publication processes.

These principles will guide institutional decision-making and the relationship with any

natural or legal person who collaborates with the magazine.

Article 4. Institutional independence

Líder Agropecuario will maintain a strict separation between the management activities of

sustainability and the editorial functions of evaluation, ruling and acceptance of

Articles

No financial support, agreement, sponsorship or institutional collaboration may influence:

I. Decisions on the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts;

II. The assignment of reviewers or peer review processes;

III. The calendar or publication times of the approved articles.

Article 5. Institutional sustainability model

Líder Agropecuario's sustainability model is based on the principle of reinvestment

comprehensive institutional framework and the diversification of legal, ethical and

compatible with its mission of scientific dissemination.

The magazine does not pursue commercial profit nor does it distribute dividends or benefits.

economic among its members. All resources obtained are destined

exclusively to the financing of its operational, editorial, technological,

academic, dissemination and institutional strengthening.

This model ensures the long-term viability of the magazine, preserves its policy of

diamond open access and safeguards its complete editorial independence.

INSTITUTIONAL REINVESTMENT MODEL

Article 6. Principle of institutional reinvestment

Líder Agropecuario operates under a comprehensive institutional reinvestment model. All the

economic resources obtained through recovery fees for services, activities

educational contributions, institutional contributions, agreements or other lawful sources are reinvested in their

totality in the operation, strengthening, modernization, dissemination, preservation and

fulfillment of the institutional mission of the magazine.

Article 7. Destination of resources

The resources obtained by Líder Agropecuario will be allocated primarily to:

I. Technological infrastructure, servers, hosting, digital platforms, information systems

editorial management, software and computer tools;

II. Editorial processes, style correction, translation, layout, layout and

design;

III. Mapping persistent identifiers, metadata, indexing, and visibility

international;

IV. Long-term digital preservation and archival custody;

V. Training and professionalization of the editorial team, authors and reviewers;

VI. Scientific dissemination activities, public communication of science and

multimedia production;

VII. Maintenance and strengthening of the universal open access model;

VIII. Operational, administrative and legal expenses derived from editorial management;

IX. Special research, innovation and scientific linkage projects;

X. Constitution of an institutional reserve fund to ensure the continuity of the

magazine.”

XI. Compliance with institutional commitments derived from agreements and alliances;

XII. Any other purposes necessary for the development, consolidation and transcendence

of Agricultural Leader.

In no case will the resources be used for purposes other than those established in this

article.

Article 8. Absence of economic influence

The origin or amount of the resources contributed by natural or legal persons will not grant

any right to intervene in:

I. The editorial line or content of the magazine;

II. The selection of evaluators;

III. The result of the evaluations;

IV. The publication or not of certain manuscripts;

V. The appointment of members of the editorial bodies;

VI. The order or date of appearance of the articles.

Any attempt to condition support on editorial decisions will be rejected.

SOURCES OF INSTITUTIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

Article 9. Sources of sustainability

To guarantee its permanent operation and the development of its activities, the magazine

may obtain resources from sources compatible with its ethical principles and

editorials.

These may include:

I. Voluntary contributions.

II. Institutional contributions.

III. Institutional collaborations. compatible with the mission.

IV. Academic sponsorships.

V. Collaboration agreements.

VI. National and international cooperation.

VII. Institutional memberships.

VIII. Public funds.

IX. Private funds compatible with the mission.

X. Multilateral organizations.

XI. International organizations.

XII. Foundations.

XIII. Civil associations.

XIV. Universities.

XV. Research centers.

XVI. Government agencies.

XVII. Professional colleges.

XVIII. Business chambers.

XIX. Producer organizations.

XX. Private companies.

XXI. Cooperatives.

XXII. Certifying bodies.

XXIII. International cooperation organizations.

XXIV. Benefactor individuals.

XXV. Benefactor moral persons.

XXVI. Crowdfunding campaigns.

XXVII. Donations, when legally appropriate.

XXVIII. Any other legal source compatible with the institutional mission.

The receipt of contributions, contributions or support will not imply that they have the

nature of deductible donations for tax purposes. The magazine may only issue

vouchers or certificates with said character when the responsible person or entity

editor has the corresponding legal and fiscal authorization.

Article 10. Activities compatible with the mission

The magazine may develop activities aimed at strengthening dissemination

scientific, including:

I. Courses.

II. Graduates.

III. Seminars.

IV. Workshops.

V. Congresses.

VI. Conferences.

VII. Webinars.

VIII. Editorial training.

IX. Training for authors.

X. Training for reviewers.

XI. Training for editors.

XII. Editorial advice.

XIII. Specialized scientific dissemination services.

XIV. Preparation of educational materials.

XV. Special Publications.

XVI. Printed or digital editions intended for the recovery of editorial costs.

XVII. Academic projects.

XVIII. Continuing education activities.

XIX. Development of scientific platforms.

XX. Any other editorial, academic, scientific, technological,

educational, cultural or dissemination that contribute to strengthening the mission

institutional, the sustainability of the journal and the responsible dissemination of knowledge

scientific, as long as they are compatible with the principles of editorial independence,

scientific integrity, open access and institutional reinvestment.

XXI. Production, editing, layout, layout and editorial design of articles

scientific, technical, popular, reviews, reports, books, memoirs, supplements and

other institutional publications.

XXII. Preparation and dissemination of scientific dissemination materials derived from the articles

published, including graphic summaries, technical sheets, information capsules,

infographics, illustrations, animations and other knowledge communication resources.

XXIII. Production, recording, editing and dissemination of audiovisual and sound content, such as

such as podcasts, interviews, video podcasts, documentaries, conferences, webinars, capsules

dissemination, online broadcasts and other multimedia formats aimed at strengthening

public communication of science.

XXIV. Development, administration and dissemination of scientific and dissemination content

through websites, digital platforms, applications, social networks, newsletters

electronic media, audiovisual channels and any other present or future technological means

compatible with the institutional mission.

XXV. Implementation of scientific communication strategies and social transfer of the

knowledge that allows us to bring closer the results of research, innovations,

technical experiences and good practices to producers, students, researchers,

professionals, institutions and society in general.

XXVI. Development of scientific dissemination projects through advertising campaigns

communication, thematic collections, microsites, special publications, materials

interactive and other initiatives aimed at increasing the social impact of knowledge

scientist.

XXVII. Design, management and execution of institutional cooperation, procurement programs

of resources and links destined to finance editorial, technological,

multimedia and scientific dissemination, with strict respect for editorial independence.

XXVIII. Production of educational and dissemination materials adapted to different

audiences, training levels, languages, accessible formats and media,

with the purpose of expanding the social reach of scientific knowledge.

XXIX. Development of editorial innovation projects, digital scientific communication,

artificial intelligence, open science, digital preservation, accessibility, interoperability and

other technological initiatives compatible with the institutional mission of the magazine.

ALLIES OF OPEN SCIENCE

Article 11. Concept

Allies of Open Science are considered to be those natural or legal persons, public or

private, national or international, that provide economic, material,

technological or institutional to support sustainability, development and dissemination

Agricultural Leader scientist.

The participation of the Open Science Allies will be formalized through agreements,

letters of intent, collaboration agreements or legal instruments that result

applicable, guaranteeing at all times the observance of the ethical principles and

EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE

Article 12. Institutional recognitions

The journal may grant institutional recognition to the Allies of Open Science

depending on their level of commitment, collaboration or contribution.

These recognitions will be strictly institutional and honorary in nature, including:

I. Institutional mention on the magazine's web portal.

II. Recognition in the annual sustainability report.

III. Proof or certificate of institutional participation.

IV. Digital badge as an Ally of Open Science.

V. Invitation to academic and outreach events organized by the magazine.

In no case will the acknowledgments grant rights over editorial decisions or

They will imply academic or scientific endorsement of the products, services or activities of the allies.

institutional.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION

Article 13. Institutional collaborations. compatible

Líder Agropecuario may sign collaboration agreements with public institutions,

academic, scientific, social or productive for the development of joint projects of

scientific dissemination, continuing education, special publications or activities

compatible.

The agreements must clearly establish the objectives, commitments, contributions and

monitoring mechanisms, always guaranteeing the editorial independence of the magazine.

Article 14. Institutional communication

The magazine will be able to inform its community about support, agreements and collaborations

received through its official communication channels, respecting the principles of

transparency, truthfulness and neutrality.

Said communication will not constitute commercial advertising of products or services or

will imply institutional recommendation on them.

EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE

Article 15. Principle of editorial independence

Editorial independence constitutes the fundamental pillar of credibility, rigor and

scientific prestige of Agricultural Leader. No economic considerations,

political, institutional, commercial or personal may intervene in the decisions

editorials.

The Editorial Management and the scientific committees enjoy full autonomy to rule and

resolve on the contents submitted to the magazine.

Article 16. Autonomy of editorial decisions

Editorial decisions regarding the acceptance, rejection, modification or publication of

Manuscripts will be adopted exclusively based on:

I. The scientific and academic quality of the work;

II. The originality and relevance of the contribution;

III. The methodological rigor;

IV. The clarity and relevance of the disclosure;

V. The results of the blind peer evaluation process;

VI. Adherence to the ethical and editorial standards of the magazine.

No administrative, financial, institutional or external instance may revoke or

modify the decisions taken by the competent editorial bodies.

Article 17. Prohibition of interference

Any form of interference, pressure or conditioning is strictly prohibited.

by institutional allies, sponsors, advertisers, authorities,

institutions or third parties regarding:

I. The appointment or removal of members of the editorial or scientific committees;

II. The selection of evaluators or reviewers for specific manuscripts;

III. The meaning of editorial opinions;

IV. The publication or not of certain articles;

V. The priority, order or times of publication;

VI. Modifying the content of articles without people's consent

authors;

VII. Censorship of legitimate scientific results.

Any attempt to interfere will be considered a serious offense and will lead to the

Immediate termination of the corresponding relationship or agreement.

Article 18. Separation between sustainability and editorial decisions

To guarantee editorial independence, Líder Agropecuario will implement a wall

organizational between:

I. The people and bodies in charge of sustainability management, fundraising

and institutional relations;

II. The people and bodies in charge of the editorial processes, peer evaluation and

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Article 19. Principle of integrity

All people involved in sustainability management and processes

editorials of Líder Agropecuario must act in accordance with the principles of integrity,

impartiality, transparency and prevention of conflicts of interest.

Article 20. Declaration of conflicts of interest

The members of the editorial bodies, reviewers, authors and collaborators must

declare any economic, institutional, professional, commercial or personal relationship

that may generate or appear to be a conflict of interest regarding:

I. The evaluation of specific manuscripts;

II. The management of support or collaboration agreements;

III. The hiring of editorial or technological services.

Article 21. Participation of institutional allies

When a person belonging to an allied institution submits a manuscript to the

magazine, this will follow the ordinary evaluation process by blind peers under the same

conditions of rigor, anonymity and impartiality applicable to any other manuscript.

The people involved in the management of the alliance will not participate in the appointment of

reviewers or in making editorial decisions about said manuscript.

The publication of the article will include, where appropriate, the corresponding declaration in accordance with

TRANSPARENCY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Article 22. Institutional transparency

Líder Agropecuario will make information about:

I. Its institutional sustainability and reinvestment model;

II. The list of Open Science Allies and collaborating institutions;

III. The annual summary report on sustainability and activities;

IV. The Policy for Authors, Catalog of Services and Current Rates.

Article 23. Confidentiality of allies

The magazine will respect the confidentiality of technical, commercial or financial information

provided by institutional allies within the framework of collaboration agreements,

as long as it does not contravene the principles of transparency and open access.

Information relating to:

I. The existence of the agreement or collaboration;

II. The institutional identity of the ally;

III. The general purpose of the collaboration;

IV. The institutional commitments assumed by the magazine.

This information may be disclosed for transparency and accountability purposes.

accounts.

transparency;

Article 24. Protection of information

The processing of personal data collected for the purpose of managing

sustainability, agreements and collaborations will be governed by the Líder Privacy Notice

Agriculture and the applicable legislation regarding the protection of personal data.

personal.

INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE

Article 25. Institutional bodies

The governance of Líder Agropecuario in matters of sustainability and independence

editorial will be carried out through the following bodies:

I. The Editorial Management. II. The Scientific Editorial Council. III. The Institutional Advisory Council.

Article 26. Editorial Management

The Editorial Management is the executive body responsible for:

I. The general management of the magazine; II. Resource management; III. Institutional representation.

All its actions will be subject to the principles established in this policy.

Article 27. Scientific Editorial Council

The Scientific Editorial Council is the collegiate body responsible for:

I. Define scientific and editorial policies;

II. Ensure the quality, rigor and integrity of the publications;

III. Guarantee the absolute editorial independence of the magazine.

Article 28. Institutional Advisory Council

The Institutional Advisory Council is a consultation and advisory body made up of

outstanding personalities from the academic, scientific, productive and social fields, whose

purpose is:

I. Advise on sustainability, linkage and institutional cooperation strategies;

II. Promote the relationship with the public, social and productive sectors;

III. Propose initiatives to strengthen scientific dissemination.

The Institutional Advisory Council will not have powers or intervention in decisions of

acceptance, rejection or evaluation of manuscripts.

Article 29. Participation of allies

Open Science Allies may be invited to participate in activities

institutional initiatives, cooperation projects, strategic initiatives or consultative spaces

in accordance with the objectives of the magazine and always under the principles established in this

politics.

Such participation will not grant powers to intervene in editorial decisions or

scientific.

PROHIBITIONS

Article 30. Incompatible resources

The journal will reject any support, institutional collaboration, contribution or collaboration

when your acceptance:

I. Condition editorial decisions.

II. Condition scientific evaluation processes.

III. Seek to influence the results of the opinions.

IV. Limit academic freedom.

V. Intends to censor scientific information.

VI. Hide conflicts of interest.

VII. Compromise institutional independence.

VIII. Contravenes applicable legislation.

IX. Is incompatible with the ethical principles of the magazine.

X. May affect or reasonably appear to affect the credibility, impartiality,

independence or scientific and institutional prestige of Agricultural Leader.

Article 31. Improper use of the name of the magazine

No natural or legal person may use the name, logo, institutional identity or

prestige of the magazine to promote particular interests without express authorization from the

Editorial Management.

Article 32. Undue benefits

The magazine will not grant as compensation for financial, material,

technological or institutional benefits related to the evaluation, ruling,

priority or editorial acceptance of manuscripts.

Coverage of editorial production costs, digital publication or contracting of

Additional services will be governed by the Author Policy, the Service Catalog

Editorials, the current Tariff and other applicable instruments, without it being able to influence the

editorial decision.

All contributions will be independent of the evaluation and editorial decision.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Article 33. Permanent evaluation

This policy will be subject to periodic review with the purpose of strengthening the

institutional sustainability mechanisms, guarantee compliance with the best

international editorial practices and address the evolution of standards applicable to

scientific and popular science magazines.

Article 34. Regulatory harmonization

The provisions of this policy must be interpreted systematically and

complementary with:

I. Editorial Policy.

II. The Policy for Authors.

III. The Evaluation Policy.

IV. Ethics, Integrity and Use of AI Policy.

V. The Open Access and Intellectual Property Policy.

VI. The Privacy Notice.

VII. The Terms and Conditions.

VIII. The Cookies Policy.

IX. The issuance of new institutional policies, guidelines, manuals, protocols and

other regulatory instruments that are necessary to strengthen compliance with

the mission, objectives and proper functioning of the magazine.

In case of contradiction, the provision that grants greater protection to the

editorial independence, scientific integrity and the institutional mission of the journal.

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 35. Interpretation

The interpretation and application of this policy will correspond to the Editorial Management and

to the competent bodies of the magazine, in accordance with the principles of legality, good faith,

editorial independence, scientific integrity and open access.

Article 36. Reforms

This policy may be modified when necessary to strengthen the mission

institutional structure of the magazine, adapt to legislative reforms, meet the criteria of organizations

of national or international indexing, incorporate good editorial practices or

respond to the evolution of scientific and technological standards.

The modifications must respect at all times the principles of independence

editorial, open access, scientific integrity and institutional sustainability.

Article 37. Validity

This Institutional Sustainability and Editorial Independence Policy will come into force

from its publication on the official site of Líder Agropecuario and will remain in force

until it is replaced by a later version approved in accordance with the regulations

institutional.

Institutional Declaration

Agricultural Leader reaffirms that institutional sustainability constitutes the means to

guarantee the permanence, independence, growth and strengthening of its mission of

scientific dissemination. Consequently, all resources obtained through alliances,

cooperation, institutional collaborations, contributions and other mechanisms

compatible with this policy will be managed under a Reinvestment Model

Institutional, oriented exclusively to the development of the magazine, the preservation of the

knowledge, editorial innovation, open access and community benefit

science and society, without this compromising, under any circumstances, its

autonomy, impartiality or editorial independence.

ANNEX I

PRINCIPLES OF THE ALLIES OF OPEN SCIENCE

Líder Agropecuario's Open Science Allies share the following

principles:

I. Commitment to open knowledge as a common good.

II. Unrestricted respect for the editorial independence of the magazine.

III. Support for strengthening scientific dissemination.

IV. Transparency in institutional relationships and collaborations.

V. Social responsibility in the application of knowledge.

VI. Promotion of scientific education and training.

VII. Institutional cooperation for scientific development.

VIII. Ethics and integrity in all joint activities.

IX. Contribution to the sustainability of the open access model.

X. Commitment to the democratization of scientific knowledge.

These principles constitute the basis of the relationship between the magazine and its allies.

allies.

ANNEX II

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ALLIES

The Open Science Allies that collaborate with Líder Agropecuario commit to

to:

I. Respect the autonomy and editorial independence of the magazine.

II. Refrain from requesting or suggesting preferential treatment for manuscripts.

III. Do not condition support on editorial decisions or appointments.

IV. Maintain ethical and professional conduct in all interactions.

V. Respect the policies and regulations of the magazine.

VI. Declare promptly any possible conflict of interest.

VII. Do not use the name or logo of the magazine for unauthorized purposes.

VIII. Comply in good faith with the commitments assumed in agreements.

IX. Promote scientific knowledge with rigor and truthfulness.

X. Contribute to the prestige and institutional consolidation of the magazine.

ANNEX III

PRIORITY AREAS OF INSTITUTIONAL REINVESTMENT

The resources obtained by Líder Agropecuario will be applied to the following areas

priority:

I. Technological infrastructure.

• Editorial professionalization.
• Editorial management.
• Permanent training.
• Regulatory update.
• Scientific translation.
• Style correction.
• diagramming;
• Editorial production.

III. Style correction.

• Editorial platforms.
• Applied artificial intelligence.
• Process automation.
• Cybersecurity.
• Digital preservation.
• Persistent identifiers.
• Metadata.
• technological infrastructure.

V. Layout and design.

• open access;
• Open data.
• Citizen science.
• Collaborative science.
• Scientific reproducibility.
• Internationalization.

VII. Metadata.

• Training for authors.
• Training of reviewers.
• Editorial training.
• seminars;
• congresses;
• Webinars.
• Continuing education.

IX. Digital preservation.

• Special Publications.
• Audiovisual material.
• infographics;
• podcast;
• Scientific videos.
• Dissemination networks.
• Translation for non-specialized audiences.

XI. Scientific dissemination.

• scientific networks;
• International conventions.
• Academic mobility.
• Collaborative projects.
• Joint publications.

XIII. Institutional reserve fund.

• Documentary support.
• Digital preservation.
• Historical archives.
• repositories;
• Conservation of contents.

ANNEX IV

DECLARATION OF INSTITUTIONAL INDEPENDENCE

The institutions and people that sign agreements or agreements with Líder

Agriculture formally declare that:

I. They recognize the full autonomy of the editorial bodies of the magazine.

II. They accept that endorsements do not grant rights over editorial decisions.

III. They respect the evaluation processes by blind peers.

IV. They will not intervene in the selection or opinion of manuscripts.

V. They will not condition their contributions to editorial results.

• No financial support grants editorial privileges.
• No collaboration guarantees publications.
• No contribution modifies scientific opinions.
• No ally intervenes in the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts.
• No collaboration is a substitute for the peer review process.
• No person may acquire editorial influence through contributions.

VII. They share ethical principles and scientific dissemination.

VIII. They will act with transparency and good faith in all collaboration.

This declaration will form an integral part of any collaboration agreement.

DECLARATION OF INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT

Agricultural Leader declares its formal commitment to:

I. The unrestricted preservation of editorial independence.

II. Maintaining the diamond universal open access model.

III. The total reinvestment of resources in the purposes of the magazine.

IV. Transparency and permanent accountability.

V. Ethical and scientific rigor in all its publications.

VI. Service to society through the dissemination of knowledge.

VII. The quality, originality and relevance of the content.

VIII. Respect for copyright and open licenses.

IX. The continuous improvement of editorial processes.

X. The institutional consolidation of the magazine as a public good.

TRANSITIONAL PROVISION

The collaborations, agreements and institutional agreements in force on the date of

publication of this policy will continue to have its effects in accordance with the

agreed terms, as long as they do not contravene the principles of editorial independence,

open access and scientific integrity established in this instrument.

The new legal instruments that are signed must fully comply with the

provisions of this policy.

ANNEX V

CATEGORIES OF INSTITUTIONAL ALLIANCES

Agricultural Leader may establish institutional alliances under the following

categories:

I. Founding Ally.

II. Institutional Ally.

III. Strategic Ally.

IV. Benefactor of Open Science.

V. Promoter of Scientific Dissemination.

VI. Special Programs Collaborator. VII. Patron of Scientific Dissemination.

Article 1. Founding Ally

Recognition granted to institutions, organizations or benefactors that have

provided decisive support for the creation, start of operations or consolidation

initial of the magazine.

Article 2. Institutional Ally

Recognition granted to universities, research centers, agencies

public or non-profit organizations that maintain permanent agreements of

Article 3. Strategic Ally

Recognition granted to institutions or organizations that collaborate on projects

specific strategic objectives, such as technological developments, digital infrastructure,

training, scientific dissemination or knowledge transfer programs.

knowledge.

Article 4. Benefactor of Open Science

Recognition granted to natural or legal persons who make contributions

significant economic or material resources intended to sustain the access model

open and completely free for authors and readers.

readers;

Article 5. Promoter of Scientific Dissemination

Recognition granted to organizations, companies, associations or institutions that

sponsor scientific dissemination activities, workshops, courses, educational materials or

multimedia public science communication projects.

Article 6. Collaborator of Special Programs

Recognition granted to institutions, companies or entities that participate in

joint initiatives regarding:

I. Continuing education.

II. Technical training.

III. Academic forums.

IV. Certifications.

V. Technological innovation.

VI. Knowledge transfer.

VII. Technical dissemination for the agricultural sector.

VIII. Community linkage projects.

IX. Production of specialized content.

X. Any other activity compatible with the mission of the magazine.

Article 7. Patrons of Scientific Dissemination

Special honorific distinction awarded to personalities, benefactors or

philanthropists who make extraordinary contributions to ensure continuity,

independence and long-term development of Líder Agropecuario.

ANNEX VI

PRINCIPLES OF LINKAGE WITH THE PUBLIC, ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND

PRODUCTIVE

Agricultural Leader recognizes the importance of articulating efforts with the different

sectors of society to strengthen the dissemination of knowledge, promote

innovation and contribute to the sustainable development of the agricultural and scientific sectors

related, preserving at all times the editorial rigor and the social function of knowledge

scientist for the benefit of society.

Consequently, the magazine may establish institutional relationships with:

I. Agencies and entities of the Federal, State and Municipal Public Administration.

II. Constitutionally autonomous organizations.

III. Legislative and Judicial Powers, when the nature of the collaboration is compatible

with the institutional mission.

IV. Decentralized public organizations.

V. Universities and public and private higher education institutions.

VI. Public and private research centers.

VII. Private companies.

VIII. Producer organizations.

IX. Cooperatives.

X. Business chambers.

XI. Colleges and associations of professionals.

XII. Certifying bodies.

XIII. Industrial clusters.

XIV. Financial institutions.

XV. Technology-based companies.

XVI. Rural development organizations.

XVII. Civil society organizations.

XVIII. Foundations.

XIX. International organizations.

XX. National and international cooperation agencies.

XXI. Academic and scientific networks.

XXII. Any other institution or organization whose collaboration is compatible with the

magazine mission.

These relationships will have the purpose:

• promote innovation;
• strengthen scientific dissemination;
• promote technology transfer;
• promote the sustainability of knowledge;

generate spaces for collaboration between the public, academic, social and productive sectors

In no case will these relationships modify the editorial processes.

ANNEX VII

PRINCIPLES OF SCIENTIFIC PHILANTHROPY

Líder Agropecuario will promote a culture of scientific philanthropy oriented to the

strengthening knowledge as a public good.

Any institutional contribution will be understood as a voluntary contribution to the development of

science, education, innovation and scientific dissemination.

The contributions received will be managed under the following principles:

I. Legality.

II. Honesty.

III. Social responsibility.

IV. Good faith.

V. Solidarity.

VI. Cooperation.

VII. Institutional transparency.

VIII. Editorial independence.

IX. Open access.

X. Institutional reinvestment.

ANNEX VIII

PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

The magazine will promote international scientific cooperation as a mechanism to strengthen

the quality of scientific dissemination.

Cooperation programs may be established with:

• universities;
• research centers;
• multilateral organizations;
• international organizations;
• cooperation agencies;
• academies;
• scientific societies;
• professional associations;
• government agencies;
• educational institutions;
• foundations;
• non-governmental organizations;
• international scientific networks.

Cooperation actions may include:

I. Joint publications.

II. Translations.

III. Scientific networks.

IV. Mobility programs.

V. Editorial exchange.

VI. Training.

VII. Academic training.

VIII. Collaborative research.

IX. Technological development.

X. Open science.

ANNEX IX

COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Agricultural Leader will develop its activities seeking to observe the best practices

national and international regulations applicable to academic and scientific dissemination journals,

favoring the progressive fulfillment of the quality criteria established by

indexing systems, specialized organizations, networks of scientific journals and entities

dedicated to strengthening scientific communication.

The magazine will promote permanent processes of continuous improvement aimed at strengthening:

I. Editorial quality.

II. Scientific quality.

III. Institutional transparency.

IV. Editorial ethics.

V. Digital preservation.

VI. Interoperability.

VII. International visibility.

VIII. Accessibility.

IX. Editorial professionalization.

X. National and international scientific cooperation.

The adoption of international standards will aim to strengthen the confidence of

authors, readers, institutions, evaluation organizations and other members of the

scientific community, preserving at all times the editorial independence and mission

institutional of the magazine.

INSTITUTIONAL PERMANENCE CLAUSE

This Institutional Sustainability and Editorial Independence Policy constitutes a

permanent instrument of institutional governance and expresses the commitment of Leader

Agricultural with a development model based on editorial independence,

scientific cooperation, social responsibility, open science and reinvestment

institutional.

Any interpretation of this policy must promote the protection of the mission of the magazine,

the integrity of its editorial processes, the trust of the scientific community and the

consolidation of a sustainable, plural and international editorial project, whose purpose is

contribute to the strengthening of scientific dissemination and the generation of value for the

society.