Peer Review Policy

Stages:

  1. Initial Screening

    • Manuscript format check, plagiarism screening, and evaluation of relevance to crop health, pesticide research, plant protection, and sustainable agriculture.

  2. Double-Blind Peer Review

    • At least two independent reviewers evaluate the manuscript anonymously for originality, scientific quality, methodological soundness, technical accuracy, and scholarly contribution.

  3. Decision Phase

    • Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject

Review Time:

  • Average: 2–4 weeks

Reviewer Responsibilities:

  • Maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process.

  • Provide constructive, objective, and unbiased feedback.

  • Evaluate the originality, relevance, methodology, and academic quality of the manuscript.

  • Identify ethical concerns, plagiarism, data-related issues, or potential conflicts of interest.

  • Assess the manuscript's contribution to crop health, pesticide research, plant protection, and sustainable agricultural practices.