Tools And Guidance For Effective Editorial Decisions
Editors at the Journal of Farming (JF) are supported with clear policies and practical tools that keep peer review consistent, ethical, and focused on agricultural impact. These resources evolve with community standards.
All editors are expected to follow the journal's editorial policies, conflict of interest standards, and confidentiality requirements. These guidelines help ensure transparent decisions and protect both authors and reviewers.
Editorial Policies
Review scope criteria, decision standards, and publication ethics on the Editorial Policies page.
Reviewer Guidance
Coordinate with reviewers using the Reviewer Guidelines to promote consistent, constructive feedback.
Decision Templates
Use structured decision letters to summarize reviewer feedback and identify the most critical revisions.
Scope Checks
Confirm alignment with crop science, livestock systems, farm technology, or sustainability objectives.
Ethics And Data Review
Verify ethics approvals, animal welfare statements, and data availability for transparent, reproducible research.
Screening
Check scope alignment, ethics, and core methodology before full review.
Reviewer Assignment
Select subject experts and balance perspectives across agronomy, engineering, and applied practice.
Decision Synthesis
Summarize reviewer feedback into a clear decision letter and actionable revision guidance.
Final Checks
Confirm data statements, ethics approvals, and reporting quality before acceptance.
Conflicts And Misconduct
Report suspected conflicts, plagiarism, or data integrity issues to the editorial office for review.
Transparent Communication
Document decisions carefully and keep reviewer identities and manuscript details confidential.
When questions arise about ethics or authorship, follow established policies and avoid unilateral decisions. The editorial office provides guidance on appropriate next steps.
If you have questions about reviewer selection, ethical concerns, or manuscript handling, the editorial office can assist. We aim to remove administrative barriers so you can focus on scientific judgment.
We can help with reviewer replacements, author appeals, and sensitive communications to keep the process professional and efficient. If needed, schedule a consultation for complex cases.
Author Instructions
Refer authors to Instructions For Author to improve format compliance and reporting clarity.
Data Archiving
Use the Data Archiving Permissions page to guide data sharing expectations.
Copyright And Licensing
Review the Copyright License guidance when questions arise about reuse or permissions.
Need Help With An Editorial Decision?
Contact the editorial office or review our policies and guidance resources.
