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Global Food Security

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 41 37 52 27

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 277
Documents by Best Scientists*: 235
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 15
SCIMAGO H-index: 93
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.697
Impact Factor: 9.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Global Food Security?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Food security, Agriculture, Food systems, Natural resource economics and Agricultural economics. The studies on Food security discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Economic growth, Production (economics), Development economics, Food processing and Sustainability. In particular, the Economic growth works presented emphasize discussions on Malnutrition.

While Production (economics) is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Agricultural science, Livestock and Yield (finance). Research on Sustainability addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Agroforestry. The journal explores topics in Agriculture which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Productivity, Investment (macroeconomics), Environmental resource management and Developing country.

Food systems research presented in Global Food Security encompasses a variety of subjects, including Public economics and Sustainable development. The Natural resource economics study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Climate change. The research on Agricultural economics discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Food prices.

  • Food security (46.42%)
  • Agriculture (26.79%)
  • Food systems (17.96%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Improving nutrition through biofortification: A review of evidence from HarvestPlus, 2003 through 2016. (342 citations)
  • Reducing risks to food security from climate change (228 citations)
  • Livestock: On our plates or eating at our table? A new analysis of the feed/food debate (218 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Global Food Security:

The concepts of Food security, Agriculture, Natural resource economics, Food systems and Agricultural economics are tackled in the published articles. Topics in Food security explored in the published papers were investigated in conjunction with research in Economic growth, Agricultural productivity, Environmental resource management, Food processing and Sustainability. The published articles with studies in Agriculture featured incorporate elements of Developing country, Production (economics), Livestock and Agroforestry.

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

  • Agriculture
  • Ecology
  • Sustainability

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Food security, Food systems, Agriculture, Agricultural economics and Sustainability are the subjects of interest in the journal. The research on Food security tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Natural resource economics, Development economics, Scale (social sciences) and Sustainable development. In Global Food Security, Supply chain, Sustainable agriculture, Industrial organization and Food processing are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Food systems research.

Global Food Security tackles studies in Productivity and the interrelated subject of Per capita to gain insights into Agriculture. The tackled Agricultural economics research is interrelated with Production (economics) which concerns subjects like Food group. While work presented in Global Food Security provided substantial information on Sustainability, it also covered topics in Biotechnology and Livelihood.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Emerging COVID-19 impacts, responses, and lessons for building resilience in the seafood system (31 citations)
  • Food system resilience and COVID-19 – Lessons from the Asian experience (15 citations)
  • The Processed food revolution in African food systems and the Double Burden of Malnutrition. (11 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 Global Food Security (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Delia Grace (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jessica Fanzo (11 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Mario Herrero (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Matty Demont (8 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kenneth G. Cassman (8 papers) absent 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 Global Food Security (based on the number of publications) are:

  • International Food Policy Research Institute (61 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Wageningen University and Research Centre (40 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Food and Agriculture Organization (31 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • International Livestock Research Institute (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Cornell University (25 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 less 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, 4.31% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 38.74% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.91% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.02% of all publications and 33.33% 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 and Requirements in the Field of Food Security Research

Given the complex nature of food security, the need for specialized skills and education in this field is essential. Those interested in contributing to this significant area of global concern often wonder about the career opportunities available and the educational requirements to fulfil them.

Positions in the area of food security and agricultural sciences can be quite diverse, ranging from district manager to food security technician, programme analyst and beyond. These roles may require tasks such as managing operations, conducting research, providing technical support for food security programming, or contributing to the creation of policies and strategies. To prepare for these opportunities, a degree in agricultural science, economics, sustainability studies, environmental management or closely related fields is often required, along with practical work experience.

To exemplify, consider the role of an agricultural economist. Generally, these professionals analyze data and market trends to advise agricultural businesses on production methods, marketing, and distribution. They may work for research institutions, government agencies, agriculture-oriented organizations, or private enterprises. This profession generally requires a master's degree in a related field.

Another noteworthy career choice is the position of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) specialized in agricultural economics. Becoming a CPA demands a bachelor's degree at minimum, passing a national exam, and meeting some state-specific requirements. For learners from Connecticut, guidelines on how to become a cpa in Connecticut can be beneficial. The journey can feel challenging, but it's definitely rewarding and opens up a wide array of career paths in various sectors. Whether it is in global food security, agriculture or food systems, there are many opportunities for CPAs to make significant contributions.

Thus, for those who aspire to shape the future of global food security through research or practical approaches, investing in relevant education and gaining experience in the field can be a worthwhile endeavour.

Top Publications

  • Covid-19 lockdowns, income distribution, and food security: An analysis for South Africa

    Channing Arndt;Rob Davies;Sherwin Gabriel;Laurence Harris;Laurence Harris

    (2020)
    431 Citations
  • The impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on global food security

    Unknown

    (2023)
    376 Citations
  • Emerging COVID-19 impacts, responses, and lessons for building resilience in the seafood system

    David C. Love;Edward H. Allison;Frank Asche;Frank Asche;Ben Belton;Ben Belton

    (2021)
    272 Citations
  • The Processed food revolution in African food systems and the Double Burden of Malnutrition.

    Thomas Reardon;David Tschirley;Lenis Saweda O. Liverpool-Tasie;Titus Awokuse

    (2021)
    260 Citations
  • Global expansion of quinoa and challenges for the Andean region

    (2020)
    240 Citations
  • Potential impacts of Ukraine-Russia armed conflict on global wheat food security: A quantitative exploration

    (2022)
    189 Citations

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