Policies

    1. Focus and Scope
    2. Section Policies
    3. Peer Review Process
    4. Publication Frequency

Focus and Scope

The focus of Journal is in wheat research internationally covering all major disciplines of plant breeding, agronomy, pathology, biotechnology, quality and basic sciences etc.
Following types of material are considered for publication on meeting the style and requirements of the journal:
Articles on original research, not exceeding 4000 words (up to 15 typed pages, including references, Tables, etc. )should be exclusive for the journal. They should present a connected picture of the investigation and should not be split into parts. Complete information of Ph D thesis should preferably be given in 1 article.
Short research notes, not more than 1300 words (total 5 typed pages), which deal with (i) research results that are complete but do not warrant comprehensive treatment, (ii) description of new materials or improved techniques or equipment, with supporting data. and (iii) a part of thesis or study. Such notes require no headed sections.
Critical research review articles, showing lacunae in research and suggesting possible lines of future work. These are mostly invited from eminent scientists. The research article or note submitted for publication should have a direct bearing on wheat/ barley research or open up new grounds for productive research. Basic type of articles and notes relating to investigation in a narrow specialized branch of wheat may also form an appropriate material for this journal.

Section Policies

Research Articles

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Short Communication

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Review Article

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Opinion Article

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Variety Release

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Success Story

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Peer Review Process

An expert in the specific area mendatorily reviews the articles received for publication. The major huidelines for suitability or otherwise of the article are provided to each reviewer. In case of disagreement, the openion of second reviewer are sought to judge the merit of article. The reviewers are normally given one month time to give their critical comments about the manuscript.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Wheat Research is published six monthly.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
 

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