1. Maize Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed, and quarterly academic journal (ISSN: 2097-7484), It is administered by Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS), co-administered by the National Maize Industry Technology R&D Center and the National Key Laboratory of Maize Biological Breeding, and published by Higher Education Press. Since its establishment, the journal has adhered to the positioning of ‘taking maize scientific research as the core, serving global food security, and promoting academic innovation and achievement transformation’. It has emerged as a vital academic exchange platform for maize scientists both domestically and internationally, and its published papers are widely cited in the field of crop science, providing robust theoretical and technical support for the development of the global maize industry.
2. Aim and Core Value
The journal aims to systematically collate and publish high-quality academic achievements in maize science, reflect the latest research progress and cutting-edge trends in maize genetic breeding, molecular biology, cultivation management, and other fields, strengthen the academic connection between Chinese and foreign maize research institutions, and promote the application of scientific and technological achievements in maize production practice. Maize Sciences publishes high-quality, original review, experimental technique, research articles, and letters in the field of maize science. The journal adheres to the principles of ‘objectivity, impartiality, innovation, and practicality’, and focuses on selecting papers with important theoretical significance and practical application value.
3. Scope of Submission
The journal covers all aspects of maize scientific research, including but not limited to: maize genetic breeding and germplasm resources innovation; maize molecular biology and genetic engineering; maize cultivation physiology and high-yield and high-efficiency technology; maize pest and disease green prevention and control; maize soil, fertilizer and nutrient management; maize ecological environment and sustainable production; maize quality improvement and post-harvest processing; maize agricultural machinery integration technology; and policy research related to the maize industry. We welcome submissions from researchers, teachers, students, and technical personnel engaged in maize research and related fields.
4. Main Submission Types and Format Specifications
Referring to international academic journal standards and combining the characteristics of maize research, the journal sets six core submission types, with clear format requirements for each type to ensure the standardization and readability of published papers:
4.1 Review
Type Positioning: Systematically summarize the research progress, hot issues, and future development directions of a specific field in maize science, with comprehensiveness and guiding significance, providing reference for researchers to grasp the research context.
4.2 Letter
Type Positioning: Focus on publishing the latest breakthrough achievements and urgent research findings in the field of maize science, with the characteristics of timeliness and conciseness, ensuring rapid communication of vital academic advancements.
4.3 Report
Type Positioning: Typically reports significant findings of broad interest, used to provide and analyze specific information, to be applied to discuss or solve particular problems.
4.4 Research Article
Type Positioning: It should fully presents systematic and in-depth research achievements in the field of maize science, with standardized structure and detailed content, reflecting the academic level and innovation of the research.
4.5 Experimental Technique
Type Positioning: Focus on the development, improvement and application of new technologies, new methods and new tools in maize research, highlight innovation, feasibility and practicality, and provide technical support for the field of maize science.
4.6 Perspective
Type Positioning: An academic review of fundamental concepts or prevailing ideas in the field of maize research, typically in the form of an essay, offering personal commentary on the concepts and insights into recent research trends.