Abstract
AbstractLast year, Agricultural Economics reached its 50th volume, after 34 years. In this article, we reflect on the evolution of the journal during this period. We describe the evolving editorial structure of the journal and the composition of the editorial board from only editorial advisory board to both associate editors and editorial advisory board. We also employ bibliometric analysis to showcase the evolution of the average number of pages per article, number of articles per volume, authorship patterns that reflect the steady rise in collaborative research, article content, research coverage, as well as the journal's impact as chronicled by its citations over the period under consideration. We conclude by briefly defining some goals and providing perspectives for the future of the journal in the face of the evolving publishing landscape. We found that although articles published in the journal remain predominantly on agricultural topics, significant changes in topical coverage has occurred in the last two decades. While 20 years ago, only very few articles were classified under environmental issues and mathematical and quantitative methods, the share of articles published in these areas increased by 19% and 45%, respectively, over this time period.
Highlights
This year, Agricultural Economics reached its 50th volume
In seeking articles for the journal, Editor Hedley emphasized the significance of providing the readership with a balance across all major regions of the world and across the three general areas of interest mentioned above. He further indicated: “the diversity of concerns and professional interests of International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) members, as well as the differences in methodology, style and approach to research around the world represent a major challenge for the journal to record and report.”
To the extent that the journal continues its role as the flagship publication of the IAAE and one of the top outlets in the profession, we conclude by briefly defining some goals for the future of the journal
Summary
This year, Agricultural Economics reached its 50th volume. The journal was launched in 1986 by the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) to serve as its flagship publication. In seeking articles for the journal, Editor Hedley emphasized the significance of providing the readership with a balance across all major regions of the world and across the three general areas of interest mentioned above He further indicated: “the diversity of concerns and professional interests of IAAE members, as well as the differences in methodology, style and approach to research around the world represent a major challenge for the journal to record and report.”. He concluded that the journal was intended as another pillar to support the shared communication that takes place between members at the triennial meetings, on a more continuous basis than the meetings can achieve. To the extent that the journal continues its role as the flagship publication of the IAAE and one of the top outlets in the profession, we conclude by briefly defining some goals for the future of the journal
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