Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

Journal Focus

This journal focuses on interdisciplinary studies linking social, economic, cultural, and institutional aspects with agribusiness systems broadly. The journal aims to serve as a scientific publication platform discussing socio-economic dynamics in rural areas, agricultural transformation, agribusiness institutions, food policies, as well as social and environmental sustainability within the agribusiness context.

Scope Topics

The journal accepts articles related to the following topics:

  1. Rural and Agricultural Sociology

    • Social dynamics of rural communities

    • Agrarian structural changes

    • Gender and social roles in agribusiness

    • Social capital and farmer networks

  2. Agribusiness Economics and Institutions

    • Value chain and supply chain analysis

    • Cooperatives, farmer groups, and agricultural SMEs institutions

    • Economic behavior of farmers and agribusiness actors

    • Institutional innovations and inclusive business models

  3. Agricultural Policy and Development

    • Analysis of agricultural and food policy impacts

    • Food security and community nutrition

    • Rural development and agricultural economic transformation

    • Climate change adaptation and mitigation in agricultural policies

  4. Socio-Ecology and Sustainability

    • Agrarian and environmental resource conflicts

    • Sustainable agriculture and agroecological practices

    • Resilience of farming communities to external shocks

    • Circular economy and agribusiness waste management

  5. Technology, Innovation, and Digitalization

    • Farmer adoption of agricultural technology innovations

    • Socio-economic impacts of precision and digital agriculture

    • E-agribusiness and online marketing of agricultural products

    • Digital literacy and technology gaps in rural areas

  6. Globalization and Agribusiness Markets

    • Globalization impacts on small-scale farmers

    • International trade of agricultural commodities

    • Sustainability standards (certification) and market access

    • Dependence and independence of local food systems

Research Methods

The journal accepts articles employing various methodological approaches:

  • Quantitative research

  • Qualitative research

  • In-depth case studies

  • Systematic reviews

  • Mixed-methods approaches

Target Audience

This journal is intended for various stakeholders:

  • Academics and researchers

  • Agribusiness practitioners

  • Policy makers

  • Civil society organizations

  • Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral students