Open Access Policy
Unrestricted Access to Plant Science and Phytopathology Research
The Journal of Plant Science and Phytopathology (JPSP) is committed to the principles of open-access publishing, ensuring that scientific discoveries in botany, plant pathology, and crop protection are freely available to researchers, agronomists, and plant health specialists worldwide. By removing access barriers, we foster global collaboration and innovation in plant sciences.
All articles published in JPSP are available without restrictions, supporting the dissemination of knowledge to universities, agricultural research centers, and independent plant science professionals.
Advancing Open Knowledge in Plant Science
The open-access model of JPSP ensures:
- Immediate and unrestricted availability of plant science research.
- Enhanced knowledge exchange between researchers, farmers, and agricultural industries.
- Global access to critical advancements in phytopathology, crop disease management, and sustainable agriculture.
By making research openly available, we contribute to evidence-based agricultural practices, helping address global challenges in plant health and food security.
Copyright and Licensing
All articles published in JPSP are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
This licensing approach ensures that research findings can be freely accessed and applied in scientific research, teaching, and agricultural policy-making.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
To maintain a high-quality open-access platform, JPSP applies a transparent Article Processing Charge (APC). This fee covers:
- Comprehensive peer review and editorial processing.
- Manuscript formatting and publication infrastructure.
- Long-term digital archiving and DOI assignment.
- Wide dissemination across global plant science networks.
Financial support and fee waivers are available for authors from resource-limited regions to promote inclusive scientific publishing.
Long-Term Preservation of Research
To ensure permanent accessibility, JPSP partners with leading archiving and indexing services, including:
- Portico – Digital preservation for long-term access.
- LOCKSS – Secure archiving through decentralized storage.
- CrossRef – DOI-based citation linking for research discoverability.
These partnerships ensure that plant science research remains accessible for future generations.
Commitment to Open Science
As part of the open-science movement, JPSP actively encourages:
- Open Data: Authors are encouraged to share datasets for greater transparency in plant research.
- Preprint Archives: Early research dissemination before peer review.
- Transparent Peer Review: A rigorous and constructive evaluation process.
These initiatives aim to accelerate scientific progress in plant science and phytopathology.
Benefits of Publishing Open Access
Publishing with JPSP provides numerous advantages, including:
- Increased Global Reach: Research is freely available to scientists, farmers, and policymakers worldwide.
- Higher Citation Rates: Open-access articles are more frequently cited and used.
- Faster Knowledge Exchange: Research findings are immediately available for application in plant pathology and agriculture.
- Unrestricted Use: Articles can be shared and adapted with proper attribution.
By embracing open access, we facilitate the global exchange of knowledge and advancements in plant science and crop protection.
Join the Open-Access Movement
JPSP invites researchers, plant pathologists, and agricultural scientists to contribute to the advancement of plant science through open-access publishing.
For more details on manuscript submission and our open-access policies, visit our journal website or contact our editorial office at [email protected].