Professional Recognition
- Editor profile showcased on the Journal of Agronomy Research website
- Digital certificate acknowledging editorial service
- Letters of service for annual reviews and tenure dossiers
Editor Benefits — Journal of Agronomy Research
Join an international network of agronomy leaders who advance sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems, and climate-smart innovation.
Why Serve as an IJAR Editor?
Editors guide high-impact agronomy research from submission to publication. Your expertise helps farmers, policy makers, and scientists translate data into resilient field practices.
72+Countries represented on the editorial board
48 hrsAverage time to assign new submissions
4–6 weeksTypical decision window with engaged reviewers
3xIncrease in collaboration requests reported by editors
What Editors Gain
Strategic Networking
- Quarterly editor roundtables with global field scientists
- Priority invitations to co-develop special issues
- Direct collaboration pathways with emerging researchers
Early Insight
- Preview innovations in crop resilience, agri-tech, and soil microbiomes
- Shape research directions before studies reach the wider community
- Identify prospects for multi-institution field trials
Career Development
- Sharpen peer-review leadership and decision-making skills
- Access optional editor training modules and reviewer analytics
- Mentor early-career agronomists through panel feedback
Editorial Responsibilities
- Match manuscripts to expert reviewers within your specialty
- Provide fair recommendations grounded in reproducible science
- Support open data, FAIR principles, and field validation transparency
- Flag ethics or biosafety concerns promptly to the Editor-in-Chief
Support You Can Expect
- Dedicated managing editor for scheduling and reviewer follow-up
- Automated reminders and reviewer performance dashboards
- Complimentary APC waivers for one personal submission per year
- Eligibility for our annual “Outstanding Editor in Agronomy” award
Path to Joining the Editorial Board
1
Submit Your Profile
Share your research domains, field experience, and publication record; include ORCID and reviewer history.
2
Editorial Onboarding
Receive platform training, decision templates, and a welcome kit outlining agronomy-specific review criteria.
3
First Assignments
Partner with a senior section editor on your initial manuscripts to calibrate recommendations and timelines.
4
Lead a Special Topic
Once established, propose and curate special collections on themes such as regenerative agriculture or drought resilience.
Elevate Global Agronomy with Us
Share your expertise, amplify responsible field practices, and guide the research shaping tomorrow’s food and fiber systems.
