Manuscript ID: JOSTA-202603-AC54
Article Title: Conventional, Minimum or Reduced, and Zero Tillage: Implications for Soil and Water Conservation and Residue Management in Global and Indian Contexts
Double-anonymous review Accepted| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Submission Date | 02 March 2026 |
| Editorial Screening | Completed |
| External Reviewers | 2 |
| Review Rounds | 1 |
| Revision Type | Major Revision |
| Final Decision | Accepted |
| Acceptance Date | 16 April 2026 |
02 March 2026
Manuscript submitted through the JOSTA submission portal.
07 March 2026
Manuscript passed preliminary editorial checks.
11 March 2026
Two independent reviewers accepted the review assignment.
01 April 2026
Reviewers recommended publication following major revision.
05 April 2026
Authors submitted a revised version addressing reviewer concerns.
16 April 2026
Accepted for publication.
Reviewer concerns are summarised by category. Specific comments and author responses are confidential.
| Category | Nature of Concern | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Clarity of review approach, search strategy, and selection criteria | ✓ Addressed |
| Scholarly Rigour | Depth of critical synthesis, identification of research gaps, and handling of inconsistencies | ✓ Addressed |
| Evidence & Data | Quantitative support for claims and adequacy of citations | ✓ Addressed |
| Scope & Balance | Coverage of limitations, trade-offs, and challenges within the subject area | ✓ Addressed |
| Figures & Tables | Accuracy of captions, source attribution, and visual presentation | ✓ Addressed |
| Structure & Clarity | Manuscript organisation, removal of redundancy, and readability | ✓ Addressed |
| Regional Contextualisation | Integration of region-specific evidence and case studies | ✓ Addressed |
| Abstract | Alignment with objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions | ✓ Addressed |
| Discussion | Mechanistic explanation and analytical depth across key topic areas | ✓ Addressed |
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