Field Trial Evaluation Kit
- Checklist for randomized block and split-plot designs
- Guidance on remote sensing and UAV data submissions
- Soil health metrics and nutrient budgeting reference sheet
Editor Resources – Journal of Agronomy Research
Curated tools, workflows, and reference material designed to help section editors deliver timely, transparent decisions for the agronomy community.
Stay Organized, Stay Impactful
Use these quick links whenever a manuscript lands on your dashboard. They keep reviewer assignments on track, elevate decision quality, and make sure each paper supports sustainable agriculture worldwide.
Quick Actions
Assign Reviewers
Match expertise to manuscripts and monitor invitations from your ManuscriptZone dashboard.
Launch dashboard →
Download Decision Templates
Use our accept, minor/major revision, and reject templates to maintain a consistent tone.
Access templates →
Check Reviewer Performance
Track turnaround times and feedback quality before sending new invitations.
View analytics →
Escalate Ethical Concerns
Report suspected data, image, or authorship issues directly to the Editor-in-Chief.
Email the editorial office →Core Resource Library
Open Data & Reproducibility
- FAIR data requirements for agronomy datasets
- Repositories for weather, soil, and metabolomics data
- Sample reviewer note for insufficient metadata
Bias & Conflict Checks
- Conflict-of-interest screening questions
- Guidance on industry-funded fertilizer trials
- Steps for replacing a conflicted reviewer
Reviewer Development
- Invitation templates for new agronomy reviewers
- Rubric for evaluating review quality
- Feedback phrases for mentoring junior reviewers
Editorial Workflow Snapshot
1
Screen & Scope
Confirm agronomy relevance, check for prior publication, and ensure ethical statements address biosafety and field permits.
2
Select Review Team
Blend methodological and regional expertise—target at least one reviewer with field operations experience.
3
Synthesize Feedback
Compare reviewer alignment, weigh experimental rigor, and highlight data or statistical gaps that require revision.
4
Decide & Communicate
Deliver balanced decisions with actionable revision paths, reminding authors about data deposits and code sharing.
Need Extra Support?
- Methodology consult: Request a statistics advisor for complex mixed models (email [email protected]).
- Language assistance: Direct authors to the language editing guide.
- Special issue proposals: Coordinate with the managing editor to build guest editor teams.
- Platform help: 24-hour ManuscriptZone helpdesk: [email protected].
