Decision-Making Process

PPPT maintains a structured evaluation process to ensure agricultural and plant science research is impactful and ethically sound.

1. Initial Submission Screening

  • Check: Formatting, botanical data availability, and Turnitin check (<15% similarity).

  • Scope: The Section Editor verifies the relevance to crop science and plant health.

2. Peer Review Process

  • Assignment: Double-blind review by experts in agronomy or plant pathology.

  • Criteria: Research design, statistical validity, and originality in agricultural science.

3. Editorial Evaluation and Final Decision

  • Synthesis: Editor-in-Chief reviews the consolidated feedback to issue a final decision.

4. Revisions and Resubmission

  • Major Revisions: Authors are granted up to 6 weeks for substantial experimental or data updates.

5. Appeals: Appeals are reviewed by an independent member of the board.

6. Post-Acceptance: High-resolution tables/figures are required for final production.

7. Ethical Oversight: Commitment to data integrity; concerns regarding data manipulation result in immediate rejection or retraction.