Reviewing the manuscript

When reviewing the manuscript, please consider the following aspects:

1. Content Quality and Originality

• Novelty and Interest: Is the article sufficiently novel and interesting to warrant publication? Does it offer a significant advancement in current knowledge?
• Relevance and Importance: Does the research question address an important issue? Is it well-defined and relevant to the field?
• Adherence to Journal Standards: Does the article conform to the journal's standards and guidelines?

2. Organization and Clarity

• Title: Does the title accurately and clearly reflect the content of the manuscript?
• Abstract: Does the abstract provide a concise and accurate summary of the article’s content?
• Keywords: Are appropriate and relevant keywords provided?
• Introduction: Does the introduction clearly describe the aims of the research and state the problem being investigated? It should summarize relevant research to provide context, explain other authors' findings, and describe the experiment, hypotheses, and general experimental design or method.
• Materials and Methods: Are the methods described in sufficient detail to allow replication of the research? Is the design suitable for answering the posed question? Are the procedures and materials clearly identified and adequately described? Is the sampling appropriate, and are new methods explained in detail?
• Results and Discussion: Are the results presented clearly and logically? Has appropriate analysis been conducted, and are the statistics correct? Are the claims supported by the results? Do the findings relate to expectations and previous research? Does the article support or contradict existing theories?
• Conclusion: Does the conclusion explain how the research advances scientific knowledge? Does it effectively summarize the findings and their implications?
• Tables and Figures: Are tables and figures appropriate, clearly presented, and easy to interpret? Do they effectively display the data?

3. Ethical Considerations

• Ethical Approval: If the research involves human or animal subjects, has the appropriate ethical approval been obtained and clearly stated?
• Informed Consent: For studies involving human participants, has informed consent been obtained and documented?
• Conflict of Interest: Has the author disclosed any potential conflicts of interest?

4. Scientific Rigor

• Reproducibility: Is there sufficient detail in the methods section to allow other researchers to replicate the study?
• Data Integrity: Are the data presented in a way that is transparent and can be verified? Are raw data available if necessary?
• Statistical Analysis: Are the statistical methods appropriate and properly applied? Are the results statistically significant and correctly interpreted?

5. Literature Review

• Contextualization: Does the introduction provide a comprehensive review of relevant literature, establishing the context for the research? Are key studies cited appropriately?
• References: Are the references current, relevant, and properly cited? Is there a balanced representation of past research?

6. Writing Quality

• Clarity and Conciseness: Is the manuscript written clearly and concisely? Are technical terms defined and used appropriately?
• Grammar and Syntax: Is the text free of grammatical errors and typos? Is the language professional and formal?

7. Significance and Impact

• Contribution to the Field: Does the research make a significant contribution to the field of agricultural science? Does it address a gap in current knowledge or provide new insights?
• Practical Applications: Are the findings applicable in a practical context? Do they have potential implications for policy, practice, or further research?

8. Supplementary Materials

• Additional Data: Are any supplementary materials (e.g., datasets, additional figures, or appendices) provided? Do they enhance the understanding of the research?
• Online Resources: If applicable, are there links to online resources or repositories where readers can access additional information or data?

9. Reviewer Responsibilities

• Constructive Tone: Provide feedback in a constructive and respectful manner. Highlight both strengths and areas for improvement.
• Timeliness: Complete your review within the agreed timeframe to ensure a timely publication process.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and the review process. Do not share or discuss the manuscript with others without permission from the editor.

These guidelines are designed to ensure that the manuscript is reviewed thoroughly and fairly, maintaining the high standards of TJAS. Your detailed feedback is crucial in helping authors improve their work and contributing to the advancement of agricultural science.