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Year | Total published | Subscription | Open access |
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2017 | 157 | 129 | 28 |
2018 | 174 | 132 | 42 |
2019 | 193 | 151 | 42 |
2020 | 191 | 144 | 47 |
2021 | 233 | 143 | 90 |
Latest issue
Volume 206
In progress
March 2023
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Aims & Scope
Agricultural Systems is an international journal that deals with interactions - among the components of agricultural systems, among hierarchical levels of agricultural systems, between agricultural and other land use systems, and between agricultural systems and their natural, social and economic environments. Manuscripts submitted to Agricultural Systems generally should include both of the following: • substantive natural science content (especially farm- or landscape-level biology or ecology, sometimes combined with social sciences), and Preference is given to manuscripts that address whole-farm and landscape level issues, via integration of conceptual, empirical and dynamic modelling approaches. The scope includes the development and application of systems analysis methodologies (diagnosis, simulation and mathematical modelling, participatory modelling, multi-criteria assessment, trade-off analysis, participatory design, etc.) in the following areas: • agroecology and the sustainable intensification of agriculture as well as transition pathways for sustainable intensification; The following subjects are discouraged: • econometric, descriptive or other statistical analyses that exclude systems considerations, landscapes, land use change studies, or other economic analyses without substantive natural science content;
• substantive analysis and discussion of the interactions within or among agricultural systems components and other systems.
• decision-making and resource allocation in agricultural systems;
• the interactions between agricultural and non-agricultural landscapes;
• the multiple services provided by agricultural systems from food security to environmental services;
• adaptation and transformation of agricultural systems in the era of global change;
• development and application of tools and methods for agricultural systems design, assessment and management;
• innovation systems and multi-stakeholder arrangements that support or promote change and/or informs policy decisions; and
• big data and the digitalisation of agriculture and their effects on agriculture.
• development of typologies unless the typology developed forms the basis for further systems analysis;
• results from crop or livestock trials unless from systems trials or the results address systems issues;
• studies focusing on social or political outcomes that lack a clear systems framework and direct application to agricultural systems (i.e. the farm production system or landscape, their activities or components, their interactions or synergies);
• conceptual frameworks without empirical implementation (unless submitted as a short communication);
• studies focusing on specific chemical constituents of plant or animal species or their products;
• studies of the operation or efficiency of agricultural or food processing machinery, or of agricultural supply chains without a substantive biological component;
• life cycle analysis (LCA) studies that are primarily descriptive unless LCA is combined with other types of methods that address interactions within agricultural systems or between those systems and their environment.
Such subjects are not considered for publication unless they clearly provide substantive and highly generalizable new insights regarding processes operating at farm or landscape levels or describe novel analytical methods applicable to a wide variety of agricultural systems.
The journal publishes original scientific papers, short communications, reviews, perspectives and comments. Review perspective articles and book reviews should only be submitted after consultation with the editors. Review papers generally should focus on the application of specific methods rather than descriptive analyses of agricultural production systems or supply chains.
"Perspective" articles are intended to provide a forum for authors to present a novel viewpoint on any topic falling within the journal's scope. The key feature of Perspectives is that they are future focused and are expected to stimulate discussions within the community. They may build on recent developments (e.g. published articles, conference highlights, or discuss the implications of new concepts and/or methodological approaches) but other topics will be considered. Perspectives are expected to be relatively short (the guideline length is 2000 words) and should include a short abstract, highlights, main text, references) and one figure summarizing the viewpoint or one table supporting the arguments. Perspectives should have an incisive title. Perspectives are primarily submitted following invitation from an Editor, but volunteered articles will be considered. Authors interested in submitting a Perspective article should seek pre-submission advice through the Agricultural Systems journal home page. All Perspective articles will be rigorously peer reviewed under a rapid review process to ensure short a duration between submission and publication.
Responses to Perspectives may be submitted as "Comment" articles. Comments will be published at the discretion of the Editors. They will be sent to the authors of Perspective articles to provide the opportunity to reply. Comments should not exceed 1000 words and their core message must be clear and directly related to the Perspective article. Comments are not intended to promote the writer's own research but to stimulate constructive comments, amplifications and discussion within the Agricultural Systems community.
Agricultural Systems is an international journal that deals with interactions - among the components of agricultural systems, among hierarchical levels of agricultural systems, between agricultural and other land use systems, and between agricultural systems and their natural, social and economic …
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AgResearch Ltd Lincoln Research Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
Articles
Modelling phosphorus dynamics in four European long-term experiments
Anna Muntwyler, ... Emanuele Lugato
Modeling days suitable for fieldwork using machine learning, process-based, and rule-based models
Isaiah Huber, ... Sotirios V. Archontoulis
Climate change adaptation and adaptive capacities of dairy farmers: Evidence from village tank cascade systems in Sri Lanka
Ranawalage Dona Arani Koshathaki Ranasinghe, ... Senal Alexander Weerasooriya
Use of digital technology for research data and information transfer within the Australian grains sector: A case study using Online Farm Trials
Alison Ollerenshaw, ... Helen Thompson
Optimality-based modelling of wheat sowing dates globally
Shengchao Qiao, ... Han Wang
Practice insights for the responsible adoption of smart farming technologies using a participatory technology assessment approach: The case of virtual herding technology in Australia
Nicole Reichelt, Ruth Nettle
Prioritising conservation actions towards the sustainability of the dehesa by integrating the demands of society
Carlos Parra-López, ... Carmen Carmona-Torres
Poverty dynamics and the determining factors among East African smallholder farmers
James Hammond, ... Mark T. van Wijk
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9 November 2017
Val Snow appointed as Editor for Agricultural Systems
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Calls for papers
Reducing nitrogen waste through crop and livestock reconnection
Guest editors: Luis Lassaletta, Alberto Sanz-Cobeña, Lin Ma, Sheri Spiegal, Corentin Pinsard, Pytrik Reidsma Submission deadline: 15 July 2023
When crops and livestock are spatially disconnected the agroenvironmental problems associated with nitrogen (N) use can be multiplied. On the crop side, the lack of manure availability results in a constant need for new nitrogen synthetic …
The agriculture-livestock-forestry nexus in Asia: Contributions and potentials for improving farmers’ livelihood, soil health, and adapting to and mitigating climate change
Guest editors: Dr. Jagadish Timsina, Dr. Dil Bahadur Rahut Submission deadline: 28 February 2023
Crop-livestock-tree integrations (or agroforestry systems) form the agriculture-livestock-forestry nexus where individual nexus components are interrelated in various degrees, complexities, trade-offs and synergies. Such integrations can improve …
Sustainable oil palm intensification
Guest editors: Dr. Patricio Grassini, Dr. Maja Slingerland - Submission deadline: 31 March 2023
Meeting future demand for agricultural production without further encroachment of fragile natural ecosystems, such as forests, savannahs, and peatlands, is one the biggest challenges that humanity has ever faced. Oil palm production illustrates the …
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Special issues and article collections
Sustainability transitions in the making in agro-ecosystems: changes in scope and methods in agronomy
Edited by Walter Rossing, Santiago Dogliotti, Guillaume Martin
10 August 2022
Celebrating Two Hundred Volumes of Agricultural Systems
Edited by Val Snow, Emma Stephens, Guillaume Martin, Mark van Wijk, Jagadish Timsina, Pytrik Reidsma, Laurens Klerkx, Cairistiona Topp, Marianna Taffi
19 July 2022
Impacts of COVID-19 on Agricultural and Food Systems Worldwide and on Progress to the Sustainable Development Goals
Edited by Emma Stephens, Guillaume Martin, Mark Van Wijk, Jagadish Timsina, Val Snow
28 June 2022
Social networks: insights for the transition towards resilient agriculture
Edited by Vanesse Labeyrie, Christine Raimond, Sarah Ouadah
17 June 2022
Online ISSN: 1873-2267
Print ISSN: 0308-521X
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FAQs
Is Agricultural Systems a good journal? ›
The overall rank of Agricultural Systems is 1991. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.549.
Is Global Food Security peer reviewed? ›Global Food Security: Agriculture, Policy, Economics and Environment (GFS) is a leading peer-reviewed journal founded in 2012. The aims and scope of GFS are broad.
What is an agriculture system? ›An agricultural system, or agro-ecosystem, is a collection of components that has as its overall purpose the production of crops and raising livestock to produce food, fiber, and energy from the Earth's natural resources. Such systems may also cause undesired effects on the environment.
What is precision in agriculture meaning? ›Precision agriculture uses information technology (IT) to ensure that crops and soil receive exactly what they need for optimum health and productivity. This also ensures profitability, sustainability and protection of the environment.
Is SAE a good journal? ›The overall rank of SAE International Journal of Engines is 7693. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.638. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals.
Is the USDA a peer-reviewed source? ›USDA has also issued Peer Review Implementation Guidelines standards that USDA agencies and offices will follow in developing and reviewing scientific research information and disseminating it to the public.
Why is global food security an issue? ›What is food security and why does it matter? Food is a fundamental human right - yet an estimated 690 million people go hungry every day. Not having enough to eat has ripple effects on health, the ability to get an education and earn a living, and the ability of a community and a country to flourish.
Who published the Global Food Security Index? ›The 2022 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) report was released by the British weekly The Economist. The 2022 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) report was released by the British weekly The Economist.
What are the 4 types of agriculture? ›- Livestock production.
- Crop production.
- agricultural economics.
- agricultural engineering.
Currently, agriculture is divided into two different types, including industrialized agriculture and subsistence agriculture.
What are the 5 R's of precision agriculture? ›
He shared his vision of developing Scale-Independent Precision Agriculture (SIPA) through discussions during the conference, while outlining how the 5Rs in precision farming — right time, right place, right amount and right manner — contribute towards successful implementation of the revolutionary technique.
What are the six primary tools of precision farming? ›- GPS technology. ...
- Precision steering and sensors. ...
- Sensors and variable rate technology. ...
- Remote management and diagnostics of the equipment. ...
- Drones. ...
- Satellite crop monitoring.
- Arithmetic precision - number of significant digits for a value.
- Stochastic precision - probability distribution of possible values.
- Granularity - grouping or level of aggregation of values.
Are your courses recognised overseas? All SAE HE and VET courses are government accredited. This means that the qualifications you receive upon graduation are recognised all around Australia and internationally.
Is SAE accredited? ›Each of our US campuses is accredited by relevant accreditation boards depending on their location. SAE Institute Chicago is accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 Accredited, ACCSC.
Are SAE papers peer-reviewed? ›SAE's Technical Papers are all peer-reviewed by leading industry experts to ensure high quality and dependable information.
Is Elsevier a reputable journal? ›Elsevier is a very well-known academic publisher. It publishes more than 2,000 journals and has more than 25,000 editors on its editorial boards. It also has some of the highest impact factors journals in their field. Elsevier has a reputation for publishing high-quality peer-reviewed research.
How do you know if a journal is respected? ›- Where is it indexed? Is the journal included or indexed in the major bibliographic databases for the field? ...
- What is its publishing history? How long has the journal been available? ...
- Is it peer-reviewed? ...
- What is its impact factor?
Publication | h5-index | |
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1. | Nature | 444 |
2. | The New England Journal of Medicine | 432 |
3. | Science | 401 |
4. | IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition | 389 |
While the organic import process may not be perfect, the USDA Organic Program is by far the most highly scrutinized, transparent and trustworthy food system in the world.
How do I know if my source is peer-reviewed? ›
Look to left of the title, and if you find a referee shirt icon, that means that the journal is peer-reviewed or refereed. 5. The publisher's website for the journal should indicate whether articles go through a peer review process. Find the instructions for authors page for this information.
What is the top research agency in the USDA? ›Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
ARS is USDA's principal in-house research agency. ARS leads America towards a better future through agricultural research and information.
- Hershey's Halloween Candy Shortage. ...
- Food Shortages: Sabra Hummus Shortage 2022. ...
- Mustard Shortage. ...
- Food Shortages: Sriracha Shortage. ...
- Milk Shortage. ...
- Tampon Shortage. ...
- Baby Formula Shortage.
Baby formula, wine and spirits, lawn chairs, garage doors, butter, cream cheese, breakfast cereal and many more items have also been facing shortages in the U.S. during 2022 — and popcorn and tomatoes are expected to be in short supply soon.
What are the three 3 most important issues in the global food system? ›Overproduction, mass consumption and unsustainable food practices are the root of the massive amounts of discarded food within the food production chain.
What country has the safest food? ›In the global list released of the best known cuisines of the world in the year 2022, Italy got the first place, followed by Greece and Spain in the second and third places respectively.
What country has the lowest food security? ›In 2022, several countries rank around Yemen in terms of hunger levels. They include Burundi, Somalia, South Sudan, and Syria.
Which country is the largest agricultural producer? ›- China. China is the world's biggest producer, importer, and consumer of food. ...
- India. In terms of total calorie content, India is the second-largest food producer in the world. ...
- The United States. ...
- Brazil.
- Aquafarming.
- Farming.
- Apiculture (Beekeeping)
- Fishery.
- Forestry.
- Ranching.
- Agricultural chemistry.
- Agricultural communication.
What are the 7 branches of agriculture? ›
"There are branches of Agriculture which are crop. production, animal production, soil science, agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, horticulture and forestry and wildlife...." ...
What is the difference between agriculture and farming? ›Agriculture is the broad term for everything that goes into growing crops and raising animals, to provide food and materials that people can use and enjoy. Farming, which involves cultivating the land and raising livestock, is one part of agriculture, which also includes plant science.
What are the 5 main branches of agriculture? ›- Agronomy.
- Horticulture.
- Agricultural engineering.
- Animal science.
- Agricultural economics.
The United States of America is the model country in the agriculture production sector. It is the development of crop analysis, scientific soil and more innovative machinery. In 2020, the United States had just over 2 million acres of land. However, it is the best country for farming.
Why are agricultural systems important? ›Agriculture provides the largest share of food supplies and ensures a critical number of ecosystem services (e.g., food provisioning). Therefore, agriculture is vital for food security and supports the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) 2 (SDG 2 - zero hunger) as others SDG's.
Which is the most important technique in precision farming? ›The earliest, and most commonly used, precision ag technique is for variable rate applications of inputs. Variable rate technology (VRT) is installed on seeders, and fertilizers and is now being added to irrigation systems like center pivot systems.
Who is the father of precision farming? ›Professor Pierre C. Robert is considered as the Father of Precision farming. like remote sensing, GPS and Geographical Information System (GIS) for improving productivity and profitability. without polluting the environment and will result in sustainable agriculture and sustainable development.
What are the three major impacts of precision farming? ›Precision Agriculture leverages advanced digital technologies and will play a significant role in the third modern farming revolution. It effectively minimizes inputs, labor, and time sustainably, maximizes productivity and profitability, ensures sustainability, and reduces environmental impact.
What are the 4 farm inputs? ›- Gasoline.
- Lubricants.
- Paint.
- Detergents and cleaning chemicals.
- Bedding.
- Feed (forages, grains and feed by-products)
- Seed.
- 1) Standardizing Technology Across Platforms. ...
- 2) Connectivity Challenges. ...
- 3) Data Management In Agriculture. ...
- 4) A Lack Of Scalability. ...
- 5) Meeting The Challenges Of Vertical Farming.
What is a real life example of precision? ›
Precision is how close two or more measurements are to each other. If you consistently measure your height as 5'0″ with a yardstick, your measurements are precise.
Why is precision not accurate? ›Precision and accuracy are two ways that scientists think about error. Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true or accepted value. Precision refers to how close measurements of the same item are to each other. Precision is independent of accuracy.
What is a good example of precision? ›Precision refers to the closeness of two or more measurements to each other. Using the example above, if you weigh a given substance five times, and get 3.2 kg each time, then your measurement is very precise. Precision is independent of accuracy.
Is ACM journal good? ›ACM publishes more than 50 scholarly peer-reviewed journals in dozens of computing and information technology disciplines. ACM journal editors are thought leaders in their fields, and ACM's emphasis on rapid publication ensures minimal delay in communication of exciting new ideas and discoveries.
Is MDPI a respected journal? ›Founded by Shu-Kun Lin as a chemical sample archive, it now publishes over 390 peer-reviewed, open access journals. MDPI is among the largest publishers in the world in terms of journal article output, and is the largest publisher of open access articles.
Is ASCE a good journal? ›It is published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The overall rank of Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE is 10902. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.455. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals.
Is MDPI a respectable journal? ›Yes, MDPI is a popular, Reputable, highly standard journals and publish quality Research articles.
Which is better IEEE or ACM? ›ACM is a smaller, non-profit professional society, focused on computer science, similar to the IEEE. In pleasant contrast to IEEE, ACM has clear, simple web pages detailing their membership grades and awards. Current US member dues are $99 annually.
How do you know if a journal is predatory? ›- Rapid publication is promised.
- The homepage language targets authors.
- The journal does not have clear policies on retraction, corrections/errata, or plagiarism (see the ICMJE Recommendations for more detailed discussion about best practices)
ACM's high-impact, peer-reviewed journals publish emerging and established computing research for both practical and theoretical applications. Available in print and online, these subscription-based scholarly journals offer content of the highest scientific quality in their respective fields.
Is it OK to publish in MDPI? ›
Overview. MDPI is a publisher of scholarly open access journals. All journals uphold a peer-reviewed, rapid, and rigorous manuscript handling and editorial process. MDPI journals are the perfect place for you to publish your work under an open access license, in a fast and straightforward manner.
Is it good to publish in MDPI? ›The quality of the papers published in MDPI Special Issues is very high! I had a great experience with MDPI (Energies Journal) when publishing my research work. The manuscript submission process and the speed of publication were outstanding.
Are ScienceDirect journals peer-reviewed? ›ScienceDirect is a multi-disciplinary, peer-reviewed journal article database covering research in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences and humanities.
What is a Tier 1 academic journal? ›Tier 1: Peer-reviewed academic publications
Scholarly articles appear in academic journals, which are published multiple times a year to share the latest research findings with scholars in the field.
ResearchGate is not a journal. It is simply an academic social network, and any articles on it should be cited using their own citation information, with no mention of ResearchGate.
Is ASCE only for Civil Engineers? ›The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a tax-exempt professional body founded in 1852 to represent members of the civil engineering profession worldwide.
Are all MDPI articles peer-reviewed? ›All articles published by MDPI are peer-reviewed and assessed by our independent Editorial Boards, and MDPI staff are not involved in decisions to accept manuscripts.
Can I publish in MDPI for free? ›There are no charges for rejected articles, no submission charges, and no surcharges based on the length of an article, figures or supplementary data. Some items (Editorials, Corrections, Addendums, Retractions, Comments, etc.) are published free of charge.
How much does it cost to publish a paper in MDPI? ›All articles published in Resources (ISSN 2079-9276) are published in full open access. An article processing charge (APC) of 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs) applies to papers accepted after peer review.