| Discipline name | Position | Best Scientists | Publications | D-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Science and Agronomy | 289 | 13 | 18 | 7 |
The main points discussed in the journal deals with Agronomy, Soil water, Cultivar, Horticulture and Botany. Agronomy and Nutrient are closely related fields of research discussed in The South African Journal of Plant and Soil. Issues in Soil water were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Environmental chemistry and Phosphorus.
The journal papers are organized to reinforce research efforts on Agronomy, Soil water, Cultivar, Botany and Soil science. The journal publications link adjacent topics like Agronomy with Nutrient. The most cited papers explore Soil water concepts, specifically Soil test but expand to research in Ecotope.
Agroforestry, Soil water, Agronomy, Conservation agriculture and Horticulture are the subjects of interest in The South African Journal of Plant and Soil. The journal addresses concerns in Agroforestry which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Irrigated agriculture, Crop production, Sustainable production, Water conservation and Crop rotation. While the journal focused on Soil water, it was also able to explore topics like Environmental chemistry, Genotype, Phosphorus and Crop.
The studies in Crop featured incorporate elements of Cropping and Zinc compounds. The studies on Agronomy discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Arid and Quality characteristics. Some problems in Horticulture that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Acid phosphatase and Glufosinate-ammonium.
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 The South African Journal of Plant and Soil (based on the number of publications) are:
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 The South African Journal of Plant and Soil (based on the number of publications) are:
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.
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, 13.79% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 84.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 4.00% of all publications and 4.00% were from other institutions.
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.
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.
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:
The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.
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(2021)M.M. Van der Westhuizen;J.M. Berner;N. Boogaers;D.M. Oosterhuis
(2020)A Shumba;N Dunjana;B Nyamasoka;P Nyamugafata
(2020)Girma Mengistu;Hussein Shimelis;Mark Laing;Dagnachew Lule
(2020)Sonto Silindile Mkhabela;Hussein Shimelis;Jacob Mashilo
(2020)Sonia Im Naidoo;Sunette M Laurie;Hussein Shimelis;Mark D Laing
(2020)Yared Semahegn;Yared Semahegn;Hussein Shimelis;Mark Laing;Isack Mathew
(2021)Sbongeleni Warren Duma;Hussein Shimelis;Sanesh Ramburan;Admire Isaac Tichafa Shayanowako
(2020)For students interested in Plant Science and Agronomy, exploring related fields can enhance career opportunities and expertise. Fields like nutrition and dietetics intersect closely with plant sciences, particularly in understanding how crops impact human health and food systems.
One valuable option is pursuing an online dnp for those focused on healthcare leadership and advanced nutrition roles. This degree bridges plant science knowledge with clinical practice, advancing careers in health-focused research and policy.
Additionally, a nutrition masters degree offers specialized understanding of nutrient science, food systems, and public health, complementing agricultural expertise for more holistic insight.
For undergraduates, enrolling in nutrition school online provides a foundational understanding of food science, enabling careers that merge crop science with human nutrition.
Prospective nutritionists can also explore a nutritionist degree, focusing on dietary planning and wellness, which closely relates to sustainable agronomy and plant-based food production.
