About the Journal

The Journal of Insect-Plant Interactions and Crop Protection (JIPICP) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal devoted to publishing research that deepens the scientific understanding of how insects and plants interact within agricultural and natural ecosystems.
JIPICP serves as a global platform for interdisciplinary research that integrates entomology, plant physiology, ecology, biotechnology, and sustainable pest management, emphasizing practical applications for enhanced crop productivity and ecological resilience.

The journal bridges fundamental biology and applied agricultural sciences by addressing key challenges such as pest outbreaks, pollination services, resistance management, and the ecological balance between beneficial and harmful species.

Mission and Vision

Mission:
To advance integrative and sustainable research that explores insect–plant relationships, pest behavior, and crop protection strategies contributing to global food and ecological security.

Vision:
To be a premier source of scientific knowledge on plant–insect systems and their role in achieving sustainable agricultural development, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 15: Life on Land).

Scope and Coverage

The Journal of Insect-Plant Interactions and Crop Protection (JIPICP) welcomes original research articles, reviews, and short communications focusing on:

  • Insect–plant co-evolution, chemical signaling, and molecular interactions
  • Host plant resistance, tolerance, and defense mechanisms
  • Pest and vector ecology in crop ecosystems
  • Functional roles of pollinators and natural enemies
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches for field and horticultural crops
  • Biotechnology and omics applications in pest resistance and crop protection
  • Pesticide formulation, selectivity, and ecotoxicology
  • Invasive pest species, quarantine biology, and bio surveillance
  • Precision agriculture, remote sensing, and AI-based monitoring tools
  • Climate change impacts on insect population dynamics and crop responses

The journal particularly values multidisciplinary research combining molecular, ecological, and computational perspectives to address pest management challenges while maintaining biodiversity and environmental safety.

Publication Frequency and Format

JIPICP publishes quarterly (March, June, September, and December) and follows a continuous publication model for rapid dissemination of accepted papers.
All publications are released under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), ensuring unrestricted use, sharing, and citation.
Every article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through Crossref to ensure permanent availability and global recognition.

Editorial and Peer-Review Policy

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts. The editorial board—comprising leading international scholars in entomology, plant sciences, and crop protection—ensures the highest standards of scientific rigor, transparency, and publication ethics.

Editorial decisions are based purely on scientific merit, novelty, and relevance to the journal’s thematic scope. The journal adheres to the ethical principles established by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), ICMJE, and DOAJ Best Practices.

Open Access and Publication Ethics

JIPICP operates under a gold open-access model, ensuring equitable access to knowledge without subscription or paywall barriers.

The journal upholds strong ethical standards, including:

  • Strict plagiarism and data-fabrication checks
  • Conflict-of-interest disclosure by all authors and reviewers
  • Ethical approval for field or laboratory research involving live organisms
  • Transparent post-publication corrections and retractions when necessary

Indexing and Archiving

JIPICP is committed to long-term archiving and discoverability through PKP PN, LOCKSS/CLOCKSS, Google Scholar, BASE, and Dimensions.

Intended Audience

The journal targets a wide spectrum of professionals and scholars, including:

  • Entomologists, plant pathologists, and agricultural biotechnologists
  • Crop protection specialists and agronomists
  • Ecologists and environmental scientists
  • Research scholars and students in agricultural and biological sciences
  • Policymakers, agricultural extension professionals, and bio-industry innovators

Through its inclusive and interdisciplinary scope, JIPICP aims to promote collaboration across research domains, linking fundamental insect–plant biology to the development of sustainable, climate-smart agriculture.