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Agricultural and Food Economics
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Agricultural and Food Economics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 344 10 15 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 25
Documents by Best Scientists*: 28
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 38
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.847
Impact Factor: 4.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Agricultural and Food Economics?

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Agricultural economics, Production (economics), Marketing, Consumption (economics) and Food security. The studies on Agricultural economics discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Subsidy, Probit model, Market price, Welfare and Productivity. The Production (economics) works featured in Agricultural and Food Economics incorporate elements from Inefficiency and Agricultural science.

It discusses concepts in Quality (business), Purchasing and Consumer behaviour under Marketing and how they intertwine with disciplines like Context (language use). The work on Quality (business) addressed in it expands to the thematically related Industrial organization. Food security research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Socioeconomics and Livelihood.

Agricultural and Food Economics facilitated discussions that integrated Socioeconomics and Psychological intervention.

  • Agricultural economics (30.56%)
  • Production (economics) (15.28%)
  • Marketing (14.81%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Oil and food prices in Malaysia: a nonlinear ARDL analysis (90 citations)
  • Sustainability in the wine industry: key questions and research trends a (79 citations)
  • Agricultural technology adoption, commercialization and smallholder rice farmers’ welfare in rural Nigeria (62 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Agricultural and Food Economics:

The published papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Agricultural economics, Socioeconomics, Food security, Consumption (economics) and Marketing. The published articles focus on Agricultural economics but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Production (economics), Yield (finance), Tobit model, Welfare and Socioeconomic status. The journal publications address concerns in Marketing which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Sustainability science and Willingness to pay.

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

  • Microeconomics
  • Marketing
  • Finance

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Consumption (economics), Agricultural economics, Production (economics), Marketing and Food security. The studies in Consumption (economics) featured incorporate elements of Purchasing, Welfare, Food systems and Public good. Interdisciplinary research on topics like Agricultural economics and Impact assessment are the foci of the journal.

Life-cycle assessment research are fields of study within Production (economics) but they also intertwine with concepts in Multistage sampling, Circular economy and Measure (data warehouse). The Consumer behaviour studies presented in Agricultural and Food Economics fall under the field of Marketing, but it also has connections to other fields such as Sample (statistics), Context (language use), Natural (music) and Indie film. Issues in Food security were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Quality (business) and Cash crop.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Consumer perception of sustainable practices in dairy production (4 citations)
  • Agricultural business economics: the challenge of sustainability (4 citations)
  • Do consumers’ values and attitudes affect food retailer choice? Evidence from a national survey on farmers’ market in Germany (3 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 Agricultural and Food Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Giuseppina Migliore (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Giuseppe Marotta (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Francesco Caracciolo (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Luigi Cembalo (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fabio A. Madau (4 papers) published 2 papers at the last 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 Agricultural and Food Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (19 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Naples Federico II (10 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tuscia University (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Bologna (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Perugia (7 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than 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, 9.68% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 57.14% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 17.86% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.86% of all publications and 7.14% 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.

Career Opportunities in Agricultural and Food Economics

A career in Agricultural and Food economics is potentially rewarding and fulfilling, given the impact that professionals in this field make towards society's well-being and food security. With a foundation in the research topics and themes discussed in this journal, individuals can embark on various career paths, including agricultural policy analysis, food and consumer economics, public sector positions, agriculture finance, and much more.

For those interested in becoming an Agricultural Economist, a background in agricultural sciences, economics, and statistical methods is necessary. These professionals carry out research and use their findings to help the agriculture sector maximize their productivity and sustainability.

Earning certain professional certifications can increase job prospects in this field. For instance, becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California offers opportunities to work in agricultural finance and accounting, assisting businesses in this sector with financial planning, auditing, and taxation. You can learn more about how to earn and maintain this certification by visiting how to be a cpa in california.

In conclusion, the various themes and research topics in Agricultural and Food Economics presented in this journal form a strong backbone for numerous impactful careers, addressing critical global issues such as food security and sustainable agriculture.

Top Publications

  • Effects of sustainable agricultural practices on farm income and food security in northern Ghana

    (2022)
    92 Citations
  • Women in household decision-making and implications for dietary quality in Bhutan

    Orkhan Sariyev;Tim K. Loos;Manfred Zeller;Tulsi Gurung

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • The impact of production shocks on maize markets in Ethiopia: implications for regional trade and food security

    Mesay Yami;Ferdinand Meyer;Rashid M. Hassan

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Adoption analysis of agricultural technologies in the semiarid northern Ethiopia: a panel data analysis

    Menasbo Gebru;Menasbo Gebru;Stein Terje Holden;Frode Alfnes

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Does online food shopping boost dietary diversity? Application of an endogenous switching model with a count outcome variable

    (2022)
    12 Citations
  • Are there bubbles in the vanilla price?

    (2022)
    12 Citations

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