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Journal Overview The Asian Journal of Crop Science (AJCS) is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing original research articles within the broad spectrum of crop sciences. The journal aims to contribute significantly to scientific knowledge by addressing various critical aspects of crop-related research. Scope and Subject Areas The journal covers an extensive array of topics and themes pertinent to crop science, including but not limited to: Crop Agronomy Molecular Biology Crop Production Techniques Genetics and Breeding Germplasm Resources Crop Protection Methods Soil Sciences Postharvest Systems and Utilisation Agroforestry Practices Crop-Animal Interactions Environmental Issues in Agriculture Agricultural Information Systems Modelling of Crop Systems Decision Support Systems in Agriculture Effects of Climate Change and Crop Adaptation Remote Sensing for Plant Monitoring Submission and Review Information The Asian Journal of Crop Science actively accepts new manuscript submissions, which undergo rigorous peer review to maintain high-quality academic standards. Journal Metrics Acceptance Rate: 350% Average duration to first decision: 30 days Average duration to final decision: 43 days Article Processing Charges (APC): USD 325 Editorial Leadership Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Arvind Singh Tomar Dr. Tomar holds a PhD in Irrigation & Drainage Engineering from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India, awarded in 2010. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the same institution. Professional Background and Expertise: Previous roles include Research Associate at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya College of Agriculture, Indore, and Manager-in-charge and Project Engineer at EPC Irrigation Limited, Nasik. His expertise includes agricultural climatology, artificial neural networks, automation of irrigation systems, decision support systems, geographical information systems (GIS), irrigation water management, micro-irrigation techniques, natural resource management, remote sensing, and web-enabled agricultural spatial decision support systems. Dr. Tomar has accrued 18 years of extensive experience in his fields of specialisation. Scholarly Contributions: Authored 44 refereed scientific research articles. Presented 36 papers at academic conferences. Published 39 popular articles aimed at wider dissemination. Supervised three dissertations/theses. Authored a laboratory manual titled "Fluid Transport Machinery & Hydraulic Control," published in 2007. Awards and Recognition: Awarded the Young Scientist Award in Agricultural Sciences (2003). Holds editorial and reviewer positions in eight scientific journals and contributes actively to numerous academic and administrative responsibilities. Publishing and Ethical Policies Ethical Standards: The journal rigorously maintains high ethical standards, emphasizing integrity in scholarly research and publication practices. Copyright and Permissions: Authors retain copyright of their publications. The journal manages permissions in accordance with clearly outlined publishing guidelines. Subscription and Open Access: The journal provides various subscription options to readers and institutions, alongside strong support for open access, aiming at broad dissemination and visibility of research outcomes. Article Processing Charges (APC): Detailed guidelines regarding submission-related processing charges are transparently communicated to authors. Editorial Policies Editorial Independence: Maintains strict editorial independence to guarantee impartial and high-quality academic publication standards. Plagiarism Policy: The journal implements robust mechanisms for the detection and prevention of plagiarism. Research Misconduct: Clear policies are in place for addressing allegations or instances of research misconduct. Conflicts of Interest: Requires explicit declarations regarding conflicts of interest from authors and reviewers to uphold transparency and integrity. Complaint Handling: A structured approach to handling complaints concerning journal processes and content is clearly articulated. Additional Information Information regarding collaborations, advisory panel members, and further details about the publishing advantages with AJCS are described comprehensively in their official documentation.