World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
African Entomology
H-index 6

African Entomology

1021-3589

Published by: Entomological Society of Southern Africa

https://www.africanentomology.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Plant Science and Agronomy 437 8 14 3
Ecology and Evolution 599 15 19 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 34
Documents by Best Scientists*: 44
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 36
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.307
Impact Factor: 0.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at African Entomology?

The journal mainly tackles studies in Ecology, Botany, Zoology, PEST analysis and Lepidoptera genitalia. Ecology studies presented in the journal focus on topics such as Hymenoptera, Habitat, Genus, Introduced species and Invasive species. The work tackled in the journal goes beyond the discipline of Botany as it also encompasses Horticulture.

It is mostly focused on Horticulture, specifically Infestation. More specifically, the research on Zoology in the journal is related to Taxonomy (biology). The study on Taxonomy (biology) presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Geographic distribution.

Agronomy and Integrated pest management are some topics wherein PEST analysis research discussed in it have an impact. Noctuidae, Pyralidae and Tortricidae are all aspects of Lepidoptera genitalia discussed in it. In it, Weed and Weevil are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Biological pest control research.

  • Ecology (34.79%)
  • Botany (29.16%)
  • Zoology (20.52%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A new species of pest fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae) from Sri Lanka and Africa (208 citations)
  • Host Plants of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the Americas (203 citations)
  • A review of the biological control programmes on Eichhornia crassipes (C.Mart.) Solms (Pontederiaceae), Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitch. (Salviniaceae), Pistia stratiotes L. (Araceae), Myriophyllum aquaticum (Vell.) Verdc. (Haloragaceae) and Azolla filiculoides Lam. (Azollaceae) in South Africa (97 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at African Entomology:

The most cited articles generally zeroe in on subjects such as Ecology, Botany, Agronomy, Introduced species and Biological pest control. The journal publications address concerns in the field of Botany by exploring it in line with topics in Horticulture which intersect with Larva subjects. The works on Agronomy tackled in the journal publications bring together disciplines like PEST analysis and Musaceae.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Ecology
  • Botany
  • Genus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Zoology, PEST analysis, Larva, Horticulture and Ecology. African Entomology explores issues in Zoology which can be linked to other research areas like Pupa and Anopheles melas. PEST analysis research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Fecundity, Lepidoptera genitalia, Toxicology and Thrips.

It explores topics in Horticulture which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Legume, Vitality and Curculionidae. Research in the field of Botany was used to conduct the presented Curculionidae study. African Entomology blends together research topics in Ecology and Western cape.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Description of the Queen of the Arabian Endemic Dolichoderine Species Tapinoma wilsoni Sharaf & Aldawood, 2012 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) with the First Illustrated Key to Queens of the Arabian Tapinoma Foerster, 1850 (1 citations)
  • Thermal Plasticity of Antioxidative Activity in Fresh Adults of Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) (1 citations)
  • Post-Harvest Storage Practices and Insect Pests of Maize and Beans in the North West Region of Cameroon (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in African Entomology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • J.H. Giliomee (43 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Martin Hill (32 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Martin H. Villet (30 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • J. van den Berg (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Antoinette P. Malan (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in African Entomology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stellenbosch University (143 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rhodes University (75 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Pretoria (71 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal (42 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Cairo University (38 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 23.88% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 39.22% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.73% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.57% of all publications and 25.49% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Top Publications

  • First occurrence of the pest Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the Comoros Archipelago (Western Indian Ocean)

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • The Role of Mass-Rearing in Weed Biological Control Projects in South Africa

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • A Review of Research and Developments with Insect Agents Used for Biological Control of Australian Acacia Species (Caesalpinioideae) in South Africa

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Developments and Prospects for Biological Control of Prosopis (Leguminosae) in South Africa

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Ant Communities in Two Habitats in Succulent Karoo Shrubland

    G. Arena;W.R.J. Dean;S.J. Milton

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Attractiveness of Different Coloured Sticky Traps to the South African Citrus Thrips (Scirtothrips aurantii Faure) in Avocado, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    G.T. Bara;M.D. Laing

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • Investigations into the Efficacy of the Biocontrol Programme of Australian Myrtle, Leptospermum laevigatum, in South Africa: Lessons Learnt and Where to Now?

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Identification and virulence screening of fungal and bacterial entomophathogens of the edible long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) from Uganda

    (2023)
    3 Citations
  • Arthropod associates of Kenyan buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris): a field survey for biological control candidates of a globally important invasive grass

    (2023)
    3 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing a degree in Plant Science and Agronomy opens doors to a variety of interdisciplinary career paths that extend beyond traditional agriculture. For those interested in expanding into healthcare-related fields, exploring programs like functional medicine nurse training can offer unique opportunities to combine plant-based knowledge with patient care and holistic treatments.

Understanding the earning potential is also crucial when choosing a career path. For nurse practitioners, reviewing data such as how much do dnp nurses make can provide insights into salary expectations across different regions, aiding informed decisions for long-term career planning.

Students seeking efficient routes to gain public health expertise might consider the fastest and easiest online mph programs, which offer flexible learning tailored for working professionals. These programs complement agricultural and environmental sciences by addressing community health and sustainability concerns.

In addition, accelerated options such as the accelerated nurse practitioner program provide a streamlined pathway to advanced clinical roles, blending scientific knowledge with essential healthcare skills. Exploring these options can diversify career opportunities within and beyond plant sciences.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal

Recently Published Articles