Editorial Policies

Ensuring Scientific Integrity and Ethical Publishing

The Journal of Plant Science and Phytopathology (JPSP) is committed to the advancement of research in plant sciences, pathology, and agricultural biotechnology. Our editorial policies ensure the highest standards of scientific excellence, transparency, and ethical publishing.

We strictly adhere to the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the Council of Science Editors (CSE) to maintain credibility in research dissemination.

Editorial and Peer Review Process

JPSP follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure high-quality evaluation. The key stages include:

  • Initial Screening: Manuscripts are assessed for relevance, structure, and compliance with journal policies.
  • Plagiarism Check: We use iThenticate to verify originality and prevent duplication.
  • Expert Review: At least two independent reviewers evaluate the manuscript for scientific validity.
  • Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer feedback, manuscripts are accepted, revised, or rejected.
  • Final Approval: Authors must address reviewer comments before final publication.

Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

JPSP follows strict ethical guidelines to uphold research integrity. Authors must ensure:

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under review elsewhere.
  • Authorship Integrity: All authors should have significantly contributed to the research.
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Any financial or research conflicts must be disclosed.
  • Data Integrity: Authors should be prepared to provide raw data for validation.
  • Plagiarism Prevention: All manuscripts undergo plagiarism detection before review.

Open Access and Licensing Policy

JPSP is an open-access journal, ensuring global accessibility to research findings. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use with proper citation.

Manuscript Submission and Editorial Process

Authors can submit manuscripts via our online submission system. Key requirements include:

  • Manuscript Formatting: All submissions should follow JPSP’s author guidelines.
  • Review Timeline: Peer review typically takes 4-6 weeks.
  • Publication Frequency: Articles are published on a rolling basis.

Data Sharing and Reproducibility

JPSP encourages authors to share data and provide a data availability statement to promote transparency.

Appeals, Retractions, and Corrections

Authors may appeal editorial decisions with supporting evidence. Post-publication corrections or retractions will follow COPE guidelines.

Contact Editorial Office

For inquiries regarding editorial policies, please contact JPSP at [email protected].

Advancing plant science and pathology through ethical publishing!