Editors guide the peer review process and ensure that published research meets JPA standards for methodological rigor and agronomic relevance. Editors also help maintain transparency and fairness in manuscript decisions.

• Sound data provenance and ethical compliance
• Reproducible field and analytical methods
• Clear interpretation of agronomic findings
• Adequate validation and benchmarking

Editors must disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when necessary. Appeals are handled transparently and may involve additional editorial review.

• Confirm scope alignment and data availability
• Check ethical approvals and permits
• Verify reviewer expertise and balance
• Ensure decisions are supported by evidence
• 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.

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.