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Journal of Agricultural & Applied Economics
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Journal of Agricultural & Applied Economics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 365 18 34 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 31
Documents by Best Scientists*: 49
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 23
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.45
Impact Factor: 1.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Agricultural economics, Agriculture, Production (economics), Microeconomics and Marketing. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics investigates Agricultural economics research which frequently intersects with Agribusiness. Discussions in the journal are anchored in the subject of Agriculture and the similar topic of Economic growth.

The Production (economics) study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Agricultural science. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics focused on Microeconomics research but expanded to cover Econometrics.

  • Agricultural economics (27.38%)
  • Agriculture (19.92%)
  • Production (economics) (12.89%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Discovering Niche Markets: A Comparison of Consumer Willingness to Pay for Local (Colorado Grown), Organic, and GMO-Free Products (423 citations)
  • VIRGINIA FARMERS' SOIL CONSERVATION DECISIONS: AN APPLICATION OF TOBIT ANALYSIS (305 citations)
  • Turning on the Lights: A Meta-Analysis of Residential Electricity Demand Elasticities (273 citations)

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

The most cited publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Agricultural economics, Agriculture, Marketing, Agricultural science and Microeconomics. Production (economics), Yield (finance), Livestock, Biofuel and Agribusiness are some topics wherein Agricultural economics research discussed in the most cited publications has an impact. In addition to Microeconomics research, the most cited papers aim to explore topics under Valuation (finance) and Econometrics.

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

  • World War II
  • Law
  • Agriculture

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Agricultural science, Willingness to pay, Agricultural economics, Production (economics) and Value (economics). Agricultural science research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Computer-assisted web interviewing, Invasive species, Greenhouse and Difference in differences. Topics in Willingness to pay were tackled in line with various other fields like Fish farming, Marketing, Social psychology and Animal welfare.

The journal addresses concerns in Agricultural economics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Asymmetric price transmission, Cointegration, Extreme weather, Retail food and Peanut butter. The Production (economics) works featured in it incorporate elements from Statistics, Regression, Environmental economics and Risk management. Some problems in Value (economics) that were presented in Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics overlapped with concepts under Spatial ecology, Agricultural productivity, Profit (economics) and Monetary economics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Spatially Mediated Peer Effects in the Adoption of Conservation Agriculture Practices (2 citations)
  • An Analysis of Pesticide Handler Wages in the United States (1 citations)
  • The Impact of the Livestock Friendly Designation on the Nebraska Cattle Industry: A Difference-in-Difference with Staggered Treatment Analysis (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 Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • James W. Richardson (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • B. Wade Brorsen (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ronald D. Lacewell (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fred C. White (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael E. Wetzstein (22 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 Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Georgia (168 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Texas A&M University (167 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Oklahoma State University–Stillwater (141 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Florida (123 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Kentucky (96 papers) published 1 paper 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, 36.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 37.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.25% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 43.75% of all publications and 12.50% 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.

Institutions Offering Agricultural and Applied Economics Programs

In addition to exploring research papers and trends in this sector, prospective students and professionals interested in a career in Agricultural and Applied Economics may wish to pursue formal education in the field. Several universities and colleges across the country offer bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Agricultural and Applied Economics. For example, many of the best accounting schools in Maine have programs dedicated to exploring the junction of Agriculture and Economics. These academic programs provide foundational knowledge in economic theory, while also delving into the intricacies of the agricultural marketplace, demonstrating the applicability of economics principles in agriculture, resource utilization, and rural community development. These programs often encourage students to explore the topics discussed in the Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics in depth and to contribute to scholarly conversation and research. They can benefit students seeking careers in academia, public policy, agricultural and resource economics, or related industrial sectors. Whether a student is interested in microeconomics, marketing, agricultural economics, or production economics, formal education at one of these institutions can provide the necessary knowledge, resources, and support. Make sure to consult the curriculum details and admission requirements before applying to any program. Remember, gaining a well-rounded education and participating in ongoing research like the one published in the Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, can put you at the front line of this important field.

Top Publications

  • Sustainable Land Management Practices and Technical and Environmental Efficiency among Smallholder Farmers in Ghana

    Gazali Issahaku;Awudu Abdulai

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Grade Inflation or Grade Increase

    (2022)
    18 Citations
  • Can Private Forecasters Beat the USDA? Analysis of Relative Accuracy of Crop Acreage and Production Forecasts

    Olga Isengildina-Massa;Berna Karali;Scott H. Irwin

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Best pasture management practice adoption and sediment abatement

    Dayton M. Lambert;Christopher D. Clark;Laura J. Medwid;Shawn A. Hawkins

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Management of Multiple Sources of Risk in Livestock Production

    Melissa G.S. McKendree;Glynn T. Tonsor;Lee L. Schulz

    (2021)
    8 Citations

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