AIMS AND SCOPE
The Planter is a refereed/peer reviewed journal committed to the advancement of scholarly knowledge and research findings of the Agriculture and Plantation field. This includes all related research and findings on Earth -, Health -, Life -, Mathematical – Physical, Biological, Chemical and Engineering Sciences and Human Resource Management in the Agriculture and Plantation field. The journal publishes technical scientific, technical popular and general articles whose content and approach are of interest to a wide range of scholars.
The Planter is published by the ISP Management (M) Sdn Bhd on behalf of the Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP). Members of The Planter Editorial Committee (PEC) are selected from esteemed research/academic institutions and experts from the industry.
COPYRIGHT
It is the author’s responsibility to ensure that the manuscript submitted does not infringe any existing copyright. Authors should obtain permission to reproduce or adapt copyrighted material and provide evidence of approval upon submitting the final version of a manuscript.
The copyright of all manuscripts printed in The Planter belongs to the ISP.
REVIEW PROCESS
Manuscripts are reviewed by the Planter Editorial Committee and a suitable reviewer. Suitable reviewers are appointed by The Planter Editorial Committee. Decisions regarding the publication of a manuscript will be based on the reviewer’s and Committee members’ recommendations. The manuscript will be evaluated based on its appropriateness for The Planter, contribution to the discipline, cogency of analysis, conceptual breadth, clarity of presentation and technical adequacy. Manuscripts submitted by members of the journal’s Editorial committee are subjected to the same review procedure.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
The Journal publishes manuscripts written in the English language. Manuscript submitted to the journal for publication should be an original contribution and must not have been previously published or is under consideration simultaneously by any other publication.
Submission is normally through the form online Submission of Manuscript or directly to the secretariat stmalar@isp.org.my
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