Frequently Asked Questions
1. What areas of study do you cover?
It publishes original scientific work in the field of Agriculture like crop improvement, crop production, crop protection, Social sciences etc., Horticulture like Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture, Plantation crops, Post harvest management, Animal sciences like breeding, physiology, histology, anatomy, nutrition, production, management, fisheries, Poultry Science, Dairy Technology etc; Community science like Apparel & Textiles, Child Guidance & Family Counseling, Extension & Communication Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Family Resource Management, Food Science & Technology etc and Agricultural Engineering like Soil & Water Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering, Farm Machinery & Power etc.
2. Why do I need an account?
Authors benefit from having an account by being able to follow journals, save searches, and set preferences. An account is required for Journals and Publishers to claim and control profile data and set preferences/options.
3. I can’t find an old copy of journal on your site. How can I get it added?
Authors who do not find the journal copy of interest can contact us at pjtsau.editor@gmail.com to request that it be added to our database.
4. How often is your journal updated?
The Journal is published quarterly. Journal is updated as and when the new issue comes.
5. Can I know the publication charges for the journal?
All the authors should subscribe for membership; the details of membership are as follows
Annual
Individual : Rs. 300/-
Institution : Rs. 1200/-
Life
Individual (till retirement) : Rs. 1200/
Reprint Charges: Rs. 100/- per page
6. What is NAAS rating of the Journal?
The present NAAS rating of the journal is 3.35.
7. How can I check Archiving of Journal?
To know about the archiving status of the Journal, kindly go through the “Archiving” section provided in the Journal Home Page.
8. How do I submit an article for publication?
Visit the homepage of the journal and first register yourself and then go for submit the article.
9. Where can I find a detailed description on manuscript guidelines for article submission? For example font size, title page requirements, etc. Also can the abstract be less than 300 words?
All the details pertaining to the article submission is described in the Author guidelines. Abstract should be less than 400 words
10. What kind of manuscripts do you publish?
We publish all types of research, review articles and research notes.
11. How are submissions peer-reviewed?
The articles will be initially screened by the editor. It will be sent to an expert for peer review only if it contains adequate original information and is prepared as per the guidelines. The author, then, may also be asked to revise it if the expert desires. After getting the article suitably revised and edited, it will be placed before the editor for a final decision. The accepted article will be finally checked for language and grammar by the English editor before being sent to the press. The decision however to publish the paper lies with the editor. Any article which is not able to meet the expected standards or is not prepared in conformity with guidelines will be rejected without assigning any reason.
12. How can I know the status of the article?
A corresponding author may view the status of any manuscript that he/she has submitted to the journal through the online system directly. The corresponding author can simply log in to the article status using the username and password to view the status of a manuscript. The corresponding author will also be notified through email every time about the status of a manuscript and processing charges.
13. Are there any restrictions for length of the article?
The total number of pages should not exceed 10 for Research Article and 5 for Research Note including tables, figures, photographs etc.
14. How can I order reprints?
For additional reprints, request should be communicated after the article is published to pjtsau.editor@gmail.com.
15. How can I contact the Journal Editorial Office?
You may contact the journal’s editorial office by clicking “Contact Us” in the toolbar.