Frontiers in Agriculture is committed to publishing high-quality, rigorously reviewed research that advances knowledge in agricultural sciences. Our peer review process is designed to ensure the credibility, validity, and academic integrity of the research we publish. Below is an outline of our peer review policy.
Frontiers in Agriculture utilizes a single-blind peer review process. In this process, the identities of the reviewers are kept confidential from the authors, while the authors' identities are visible to the reviewers. This system ensures unbiased and constructive feedback while maintaining transparency and fairness.
Reviewers are carefully selected based on their expertise in the subject matter of the manuscript. We strive to assign at least two independent reviewers to each manuscript. The selection criteria include:
Reviewers must not have any conflicts of interest with the authors, and they are asked to disclose any potential conflicts prior to agreeing to review a manuscript.
Initial Evaluation: Upon manuscript submission, the editorial team conducts an initial evaluation to determine if the manuscript fits within the scope of the journal and adheres to the submission guidelines. If the manuscript passes this evaluation, it is sent for peer review.
Peer Review: The manuscript is reviewed by two or more independent experts in the field. Reviewers are asked to assess the following:
The reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommend one of the following decisions:
Revisions: If revisions are requested, authors are required to address the reviewers' comments and submit a revised manuscript along with a point-by-point response to each comment. The revised manuscript is then re-evaluated by the reviewers.
After the peer review process, the editorial team, considering the reviewers' feedback, will make one of the following decisions:
The decision is communicated to the authors, along with the feedback provided by the reviewers.
All manuscripts and reviews are treated as confidential. Reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of the manuscripts and not share or discuss them with others without prior consent from the editorial team. Similarly, authors should not disclose information regarding the review process.
We expect that all parties involved in the peer review process adhere to ethical standards. This includes:
We acknowledge and thank our reviewers for their valuable contributions. As part of our commitment to recognizing peer reviewers, we:
While Frontiers in Agriculture follows a single-blind review process, we are open to the possibility of adopting an open peer review model in the future. In this model, both the reviewers’ and authors’ identities would be disclosed to each other. This policy will be assessed periodically, and any changes will be communicated to the journal’s authors and reviewers.
Once a manuscript is published, it remains open for post-publication comments and reviews. Authors are encouraged to engage with the academic community and respond to queries or comments that may arise. Any significant updates or corrections to the published article will be handled following our correction policy.
