Reviewer Resources For Journal Of Farming
These tools and guidance help reviewers deliver clear, consistent, and constructive assessments for Journal of Farming (JF). Our goal is to make peer review efficient and impactful for authors and readers.
- Confirm the manuscript fits the scope of Journal of Farming and addresses an agricultural research need.
- Check that ethics approvals, conflict disclosures, and data availability statements are present.
- Assess study design, methods, and statistics for rigor and transparency.
- Evaluate clarity of figures, tables, and reporting of results and limitations.
- Provide specific, actionable feedback that helps authors improve the work.
Scope And Relevance
Is the topic aligned with agriculture, farming systems, or applied rural innovation?
Methods And Data
Are field conditions, sampling, and analysis described well enough for replication?
Results And Interpretation
Do conclusions follow the data and are limitations clearly stated?
Practical Impact
Does the study offer guidance for farmers, advisors, or policy stakeholders?
Presentation Quality
Is the manuscript clear, well structured, and supported by readable visuals?
Applied agriculture studies benefit from transparent reporting of seasons, locations, inputs, and management practices. Reviewers can help by checking for the details below.
- Site description, climate conditions, and timing of interventions.
- Units, statistical methods, and variance reporting for yield or productivity.
- Availability of datasets, code, or models used for analysis.
- Clear links between results, limitations, and practical recommendations.
Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential and disclose any conflicts of interest. Unpublished data should never be used for personal research. If you suspect plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical practices, inform the editor promptly and provide specific evidence to support your concerns.
Many reviewers find it effective to structure comments in a consistent format. The following sections keep feedback focused and easy for authors to address.
Timely Responses
Please accept or decline invitations quickly. If you accept, aim to submit comments within the requested timeline so authors can move forward without delay.
Reviewer Support
If you need guidance on scope, methods, or ethical questions, the editorial office can assist and clarify expectations.
Thoughtful, constructive reviews strengthen the reputation of Journal of Farming and contribute to higher quality research across the agricultural sciences.
Need Reviewer Support?
Email the editorial office for guidance or refer to our reviewer guidelines.
