Proposed Special Issue
Launch a focused collection on emerging precision agriculture themes.
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 welcomes proposals for special issues that highlight emerging areas in precision agriculture and digital farming. Special issues bring focused attention to fast moving topics and support collaborative research communities.
- Working title and thematic focus
- Rationale and relevance to precision agriculture and digital farming
- Proposed guest editors and affiliations
- Target audience and expected contribution
- Preliminary list of potential contributors
- Timeline for submissions and reviews
Scientific Value
Clear contribution to precision agriculture and farm impact.
Editorial Capacity
Qualified guest editors with relevant expertise.
Community Interest
Evidence of demand and contributor engagement.
Feasibility
Realistic timelines and review capacity.
- Define scope and thematic boundaries
- Recommend reviewers and manage peer review
- Ensure ethical compliance and reporting quality
- Provide an editorial summary upon completion
- Special issues may include field campaigns, multi site trials, or technology validation studies.
- Guest editors should outline expected datasets and metadata standards.
The JPA editorial office supports special issue planning, reviewer coordination, and production workflows. Send proposals or questions to [email protected].
| Stage | Suggested Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Proposal Review | 2 to 3 weeks | Editorial evaluation and feedback |
| Call for Papers | 6 to 8 weeks | Outreach and author invitations |
| Peer Review | 6 to 10 weeks | Single blind review and revisions |
| Production | 3 to 4 weeks | Copyediting and DOI registration |
Can guest editors submit articles?
Yes, but their papers are handled by independent editors.
Are special issue APCs different?
Standard APCs apply, with membership discounts if eligible.
Can issues focus on field validation projects?
Yes, applied precision agriculture themes are welcome.
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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