Publication Ethics

Authors Must:

  • Submit original and unpublished research relevant to crop health, pesticide research, plant protection, and sustainable agriculture.

  • Cite all sources accurately and acknowledge the contributions of other researchers.

  • Avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or publication.

  • Ensure that research involving field experiments, laboratory studies, agricultural chemicals, or biological materials complies with applicable research, safety, and publication ethics.

  • Provide accurate and reliable data and ensure that the submitted manuscript represents the research honestly.

Reviewers Must:

  • Evaluate manuscripts fairly, objectively, independently, and confidentially.

  • Provide constructive, evidence-based, and scientifically relevant feedback.

  • Assess the originality, methodology, scientific validity, and contribution of the research.

  • Report suspected plagiarism, data manipulation, ethical concerns, or other forms of academic misconduct to the editors.

  • Avoid personal bias and disclose any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of all information contained in submitted manuscripts.

Editors Must:

  • Maintain fairness, transparency, confidentiality, and editorial independence throughout the publication process.

  • Make publication decisions based on academic quality, originality, scientific validity, relevance, and scholarly contribution.

  • Avoid conflicts of interest and ensure unbiased editorial decisions.

  • Protect the integrity of the peer-review and publication process.

  • Ensure that manuscripts are handled consistently according to the journal's editorial and ethical standards.

  • Take appropriate and timely action when ethical concerns, plagiarism, or allegations of academic misconduct arise.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and unpublished manuscript information.