Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

metrics 2024

Exploring the intersection of ecology and food security.

Introduction

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, published by Taylor & Francis Inc, is a premier academic journal dedicated to advancing the science of agroecology and its applications in sustainable food systems. With an impact factor that reflects its significant influence in the field, this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students engaged in sustainability, agriculture, and environmental studies. As of 2023, it proudly holds a Q1 ranking in Agronomy and Crop Science, as well as Q2 rankings in Development and Renewable Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment categories. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, it not only shares peer-reviewed research but also encourages discourse on innovative practices and policies that enhance food security and ecological balance. Available for access through various options including Open Access, the journal's commitment to knowledge dissemination is further underscored by its substantial rankings on Scopus, with notable percentiles across multiple disciplines. By focusing on agroecological principles and their socio-economic implications, Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems is essential for those looking to stimulate meaningful change in agricultural practices and sustainability initiatives worldwide.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.63
Journal Impact Factor2.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.30
H-Index56
Journal IF Without Self2.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.32
Influence0.62
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life5.60
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.54
Total Documents1636
WOS Total Citations1726
SCIMAGO Total Citations4903
SCIMAGO SELF Citations509
Scopus Journal Rank0.63
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.31
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.63
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.78

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Development in Social Sciences
Rank #62/306
Percentile 79.74
Quartile Q1
Agronomy and Crop Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #105/406
Percentile 74.14
Quartile Q2
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment in Energy
Rank #127/270
Percentile 52.96
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 20/89
Percentile 78.10
Quartile Q1
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 68/91
Percentile 25.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 31/89
Percentile 65.17
Quartile Q2
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 61/91
Percentile 32.97
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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