Editorial Guidelines

PPPT ensures that agricultural research is published with the highest degree of scientific and ethical rigor.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

  • Scope: Crop Science, Plant Pathology, Soil Health, and Sustainable Farming.

  • Plagiarism: Strict enforcement of a 15% similarity limit.

  • Formatting: Must include institutional affiliation, keywords, and data declarations.

  • Licensing: Articles are open-access under CC BY-NC 4.0.

2. Peer Review Policy

  • Double-Blind: Confidentiality is maintained for both authors and reviewers.

  • Timeliness: Reviews are typically completed within 2 to 4 weeks.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

  • Revision: Revised manuscripts may undergo a second round of review to ensure technical accuracy.

  • Decisions: Final decisions rest with the Editor-in-Chief based on peer consensus.

4. Ethical Standards

  • Compliance: Research involving genetic modification or field trials must have proper institutional approvals.

  • Authorship: Substantial academic contribution is required for all listed authors.

5. Post-Publication Policy

  • Corrections: Errata are published to fix errors in data or botanical terminology.

  • Durability: Archiving ensures that agricultural research remains accessible for future citation.

6. Editorial Board Responsibilities

  • Oversight: Members are responsible for maintaining the scientific reputation of the journal.

  • Diversity: We prioritize a board with diverse expertise in various plant science disciplines.

7. Communication

  • Collaboration: Fostering a healthy environment for interaction between editors and scientists.