About The Journal

Legume Research

Legume Research

The journal publishes original research articles and may also consider reviews, perspectives, editorials and commentaries examining current issues, emerging research areas and developments in agriculture.

The journal publishes original research articles and may also consider reviews, perspectives, editorials and commentaries examining current issues, emerging research areas and developments in agriculture.

Dr. Kadambot Siddique
Field Chief Editor

Dr. Kadambot Siddique

The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

Dr. Kadambot Siddique leads the editorial vision of Legume Research.

Aim & Scope

Legume Research (LR) is dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances scientific knowledge and supports practical application.

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Journal Information

Full TitleLegume Research
Journal AbbreviationLR
Print ISSN0250-5371
Online ISSN0976-0571
Publication FrequencyMonthly
Journal TypePeer-Review, Open Access
Chief EditorDr. Kadambot Siddique
PublisherAgricultural Research Communication Centre – ARCC Journals
Access ModelGold Open Access
Publication LicenceCreative Commons Attribution (CC BY)

Indexing

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Indexing information is periodically updated as coverage in international databases expands.

Subject Covered

Plant Breeding and Genetics
Agriculture Physiology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Plant protection
Agronomy
Microbiology
Seed storage
Seed Science and Technology
Pathology
Crop improvement
Crop production
Seed quality and seed germination
Fungal pathogen
Legume crop

Editorial Board

Dr. Kadambot Siddique
Field Chief Editor

Dr. Kadambot Siddique

The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

Dr. Kadambot Siddique leads the editorial vision of Legume Research.

Pei Xu
Associate chief editor

Pei Xu

Dean, China Jiliang University, CHINA

Satpal Singh Bisht
Editor

Satpal Singh Bisht

Vice Chancellor, S.S.J.University Almora, Uttarakhand, INDIA

H.K. Dikshit
Editor

H.K. Dikshit

Principal Scientist, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, INDIA

Bao Lam Huynh
Editor

Bao Lam Huynh

Assistant Professor of Nematology, University of California, United States of America

H.A. Shimelis
Editor

H.A. Shimelis

Deputy Director, University of KwaZulu-Natal - Pietermaritzburg , SOUTH AFRICA

R.K. Mathukia
Editor

R.K. Mathukia

Dean, Dr. Subhash University Junagadh, Gujarat, India

Mude Ramesh Naik
Member

Mude Ramesh Naik

Sr. Scientist, ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Guisheng Zhou
Member

Guisheng Zhou

Deputy Director, , Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, CHINA

Abdullah Abdulrahman Alsadon
Member

Abdullah Abdulrahman Alsadon

Professor, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

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Peer Review Process

1
Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscript through the official ARCC submission system and follow the relevant journal guidelines, including required authorship, funding, conflict-of-interest, ethical and supporting information.

Journal GuidelinesSubmission RequirementsEthical Declarations
2
Initial Editorial Screening

The editorial office and handling editor assess the manuscript for journal scope, submission requirements, originality, relevance, scholarly quality, ethical compliance and potential integrity concerns before external review.

Scope & RelevanceOriginalityEthicsSubmission Compliance
3
Reviewer Selection & Invitation

Research manuscripts that pass screening are normally assigned to at least two independent external reviewers with relevant subject or methodological expertise. Reviewers must confirm their expertise, availability and absence of conflicts of interest.

ExpertiseIndependenceConflict CheckConfidentiality
4
Independent Peer Review

Under ARCC’s double-blind review model, reviewers assess the manuscript’s originality, research question, methods, data, analysis, results, conclusions, references, ethical compliance and overall clarity.

OriginalityMethodsResultsConclusionsReferencesClarity
5
Revision & Re-Review

When revision is invited, authors submit a revised manuscript with a point-by-point response to reviewer and editor comments. The manuscript may be returned to the original reviewers, assessed by the editor or sent to additional reviewers.

Reviewer CommentsAuthor ResponseRevisionRe-Review
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Contact Editorial Office

Manuscript & Article Supporteditor@arccjournals.com

For submissions, manuscripts under review and article processing charges.

Editorial & Administrative Enquiriesadmin@arccjournals.com

For ethical concerns, suspected misconduct and administrative information.

Authors should submit new manuscripts through the ARCC Journals online submission system.
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