Journal of Precision Agriculture

Journal of Precision Agriculture

Journal of Precision Agriculture – Reviewer Resources

Open Access & Peer-Reviewed

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Reviewer Resources

Tools and guidance for reviewers assessing precision agriculture manuscripts.

Structured ReviewsConsistent evaluation criteria.
Data FocusAssess transparency and reproducibility.
Operational ContextEvaluate farm decision relevance.
Clear FeedbackSupport editorial decisions.

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.

Review Time09 daysFrom submission
Acceptance Rate68%Recent average
Decision Time12 daysSubmission to decision
Publication3 daysAfter acceptance
Reviewer Resources

JPA provides reviewers with tools and guidance to support efficient, high quality reviews. Resources focus on evaluating field methods, data transparency, and agronomic relevance.

Review Toolkit

Evaluation Checklists

Structured criteria for methods and data review.

Data Guidance

Tips for assessing data and code availability.

Reporting Standards

Alignment with reproducibility expectations.

Decision Support

Templates for clear reviewer comments.

Best Practices
  • Verify that sampling design is described clearly
  • Check that site definitions align with study objectives
  • Assess whether data and code access statements are complete
  • Recommend clarifications for agronomic interpretation
  • Reviewers should assess field design, data integrity, and reporting clarity.
  • Check that remote sensing or sensor data are validated against ground truth.
  • Confirm that models include appropriate baselines and performance metrics.
  • Evaluate reproducibility of data processing workflows and code sharing.
  • Assess relevance of findings to farm decision making and sustainability.
  • Check that maps include scale bars, north arrows, and legends.
Additional Support

Reviewers can contact the editorial office for clarification on review criteria or conflicts. Email [email protected] for assistance.

JPA Commitment

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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