Editor Resources
Guidance and tools for editors managing precision agriculture submissions.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2998-1506
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2998-1506
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
Precision agriculture, spatial variability, sensors, geospatial analytics, automation, and sustainable crop and livestock systems. We prioritize field validated, data driven decision support.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
JPA provides editors with structured guidance, templates, and workflow tools to support consistent and fair peer review decisions. Resources are designed to streamline evaluation of precision agriculture manuscripts.
Decision Templates
Standardized decision letters and reviewer prompts.
Ethics Checklists
Support compliance with research integrity standards.
Reviewer Guidance
Criteria for evaluating agronomic methods.
Data Review
Guidance for assessing data and code availability.
- Match reviewers to specific methodological expertise
- Encourage transparent reporting of field methods
- Request clarification on site selection and outcomes
- Promote reproducible and operationally relevant analyses
- Editors should confirm scope fit for precision agriculture and digital farming.
- Ensure reviewer expertise matches sensing, agronomy, or data analytics.
- Encourage clear reporting of field trial design and management practices.
- Verify data availability statements and repository links.
- Support consistent reporting of spatial resolution and equipment settings.
- Monitor reviewer timelines and send reminders when needed.
- Encourage authors to deposit data in trusted repositories.
Editors can contact the editorial office for guidance on complex submissions or conflicts of interest. Email [email protected] for support.
JPA is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in precision agriculture and digital farming. We emphasize reproducible field trials, clear reporting of agronomic outcomes, and ethical compliance across all article types.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in agricultural data science, field validation, and technology transfer.
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