Editors Guidelines
Editors play a central role in safeguarding scientific quality, integrity, and fairness in the Journal of Agronomy Research.
Core Responsibilities
Initial Assessment
Confirm scope fit, novelty, and ethical compliance before peer review.
Peer Review Oversight
Select qualified reviewers, monitor timelines, and ensure constructive feedback.
Decision Making
Make fair decisions based on reviewer reports and editorial judgment.
Editorial Evaluation Checklist
- Title and abstract: clear, accurate, and aligned with the study.
- Introduction: rationale, objectives, and literature context are defined.
- Methods: design, sampling, and analysis are sound and replicable.
- Results: data are complete, organized, and supported by tables/figures.
- Discussion: interpretations are balanced, limitations noted, and implications clear.
- References: appropriate, current, and formatted correctly.
Ethics and Integrity
- Follow COPE and ICMJE guidance for ethical handling and transparency.
- Ensure disclosures for conflicts of interest and funding.
- Confirm ethics approval for human or animal studies where required.
- Flag suspected plagiarism or data manipulation for investigation.
Reviewer Selection
- Choose reviewers with topic expertise and no conflicts of interest.
- Balance geographic and disciplinary perspectives when possible.
- Invite additional reviewers if reports are incomplete or contradictory.
Decision Categories
- Accept
- Minor revision
- Major revision
- Reject
Communication and Confidentiality
- Keep manuscripts and reviewer identities confidential.
- Provide clear, respectful decision letters with actionable guidance.
- Maintain professional tone and avoid personal remarks.
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