Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

The journal is interested in multidisciplinary original research in all categories of Seed Spice sciences and other cognate sciences with primary interest to the Seed Spice crops and its products. The publication is generally open to the members of the Indian Society of Seed Spices but it also accepts papers from non-members on subjects related to Seed Spices. The journal publishes three types of articles i.e. Review/ Strategy papers (special invitee of personalities of eminence by society), Research papers and Short communications. 

Section Policies

Review Article

Review articles on topical issues are invited from prominent scientists, peer-reviewed and published.

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

ARTICLES

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SHORT-COMMUNICATION

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

SPECIAL FEATURE

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

INVITED REVIEW

Unchecked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Unchecked Peer Reviewed

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

There is only one anonymized review process followed by this journal. Manuscript is initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Once a paper is deemed suitable, it is typically reviewed by one expert reviewers to determine its scientific quality. Based on reviewer report decision is made by Editor. Final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles is communicated to reviewer and corresponding author. 

Publication Frequency

It's a half-yearly Journal.

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.