General Agricultural and Biological Sciences papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 90 papers from General Agricultural and Biological Sciences (2012–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States (2013, 6,738 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 27,901 citations between them.
- 14 of the 14 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 10 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: The Journal of Peasant Studies, Agronomy for Sustainable Development, Andalas University Repository (Andalas University).
- Published between 2012 and 2022.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States
2013 · FWCI 233.43 · 6,738 citations
This document outlines the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a comprehensive framework for K-12 science education developed collaboratively by states.
The National Science Education Standards
SensePublishers eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 673.60 · 2,880 citations
The National Research Council aimed to create a unified system of science education standards for all stakeholders, from students to policymakers.
Green Grabbing: a new appropriation of nature?
The Journal of Peasant Studies · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 341.27 · 1,810 citations · Open access
A new phenomenon termed 'green grabbing' involves the appropriation of land and resources for environmental purposes, building on historical land grabs but introducing novel valuations and actors.
Metode Penelitian Bisnis
Andalas University Repository (Andalas University) · 2012 · FWCI 353.23 · 1,226 citations
This book is designed for business practitioners and students, aiming to assist in research related to goods and services production, and marketing.
Global maize production, consumption and trade: trends and R&D implications
Food Security · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 422.98 · 1,185 citations · Open access
Maize is set to become the most widely grown and traded crop globally within the next decade, driven by surging demand and technological advances. This trend necessitates increased R&D investment, especially in the Global South, to enhance food security and sustainable intensification.
World Agriculture: Towards 2015/2030
2017 · FWCI 74.13 · 1,099 citations
The FAO's latest outlook projects that without significant intervention, the goal of halving global undernourishment by 2015 will not be met, highlighting the critical need for improved development performance in the agricultural sector.
The role of agri‐environment schemes in conservation and environmental management
Conservation Biology · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 202.86 · 1,067 citations · Open access
Agri-environment schemes (AES) in Europe generally increase farmland biodiversity, but their effectiveness has not improved since a 2007 EU program revision.
Green, circular, bio economy: A comparative analysis of sustainability avenues
Journal of Cleaner Production · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 228.04 · 1,036 citations
A bibliometric review of nearly two thousand articles reveals that Green Economy acts as an 'umbrella' concept for sustainability, encompassing elements of Circular Economy and Bioeconomy, while all three concepts remain limited in their challenge to economic growth.
STEM education K-12: perspectives on integration
International Journal of STEM Education · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 193.44 · 1,026 citations · Open access
This commentary argues for a stronger focus on integrating all four STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in K-12 education research, noting that current studies often overemphasize science and inadequately represent mathematics and engineering.
Agricultural diversification promotes multiple ecosystem services without compromising yield
Science Advances · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 209.29 · 1,011 citations · Open access
Agricultural diversification enhances biodiversity and multiple ecosystem services, including pollination, pest control, nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and water regulation, without negatively impacting crop yields.
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2016
The state of world fisheries and aquaculture · 2016 · FWCI 146.07 · 972 citations
The 2016 report presents global data and trends on fish stocks, production, processing, trade, and consumption, alongside an analysis of fishing fleets and human engagement in the sector.
Sustainable intensification in agricultural systems
Annals of Botany · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 142.61 · 958 citations · Open access
Sustainable intensification (SI) in agriculture can increase yields without harming the environment or converting new land, demonstrating that both food production and natural capital can be enhanced simultaneously.
What is land? Assembling a resource for global investment
Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 150.76 · 920 citations · Open access
Land is not an intrinsic resource but an 'assemblage' of materialities, relations, technologies, and discourses that must be actively constructed to become investible.
The new enclosures: critical perspectives on corporate land deals
The Journal of Peasant Studies · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 215.20 · 895 citations · Open access
This collection critically examines large-scale corporate land deals using agrarian political economy, revealing complex implications for property, labor, and accumulation structures.
The Political Economy of Soil Erosion in Developing Countries
2016 · FWCI 31.49 · 887 citations
This book argues that soil erosion in developing countries is not a politically neutral issue, but rather is shaped by implicit political judgments and requires fundamental social change for conservation.
The role of biomass and bioenergy in a future bioeconomy: Policies and facts
Environmental Development · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 222.07 · 874 citations
The European Union's bioeconomy, encompassing agriculture, food, forestry, and emerging sectors like biomaterials, is estimated at €2.4 billion and employs 22 million people, with biomass use at 2 billion tonnes.
The dimensions of soil security
Geoderma · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 158.50 · 834 citations
A new multi-dimensional framework for 'soil security' is proposed, encompassing capability, condition, capital, connectivity, and codification, to better integrate soil's role in global sustainability.
Agroecological principles and elements and their implications for transitioning to sustainable food systems. A review
Agronomy for Sustainable Development · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 152.25 · 834 citations · Open access
This review consolidates 13 agroecological principles, aligning them with FAO's 10 elements, to outline pathways for transforming food systems towards sustainability.
Diversification practices reduce organic to conventional yield gap
Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 218.30 · 832 citations · Open access
Diversification practices like multi-cropping and crop rotations significantly reduce the yield gap between organic and conventional farming, bringing organic yields to within 9-10% of conventional levels.
The role of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions in the uptake of agricultural and agroforestry innovations among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 91.00 · 817 citations
This paper argues that intrinsic factors like farmers' knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes are crucial but understudied drivers of agricultural innovation adoption, alongside external factors.
Recently added
Economic sustainability of livestock system in southern Ethiopia: Navigating ownership, market dynamics, and resilient strategies
Social Sciences & Humanities Open · 2026 · Q1
Livestock ownership and sales in Southern Ethiopia are driven by landholding size and household labor (p < 0.01), while access to extension services cuts mortality (p < 0.05).
A socio-historical analysis of abandoned farmland and its recurrent politicization in France (1760–2026)
Geoforum · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Farmland abandonment in France is a recurring political issue, not just an economic or environmental one, driven by social struggles over land control, particularly during periods of hegemonic crisis.
Unlocking the agroecological transition in intensive farming systems
Global Food Security · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00
A system-wide approach is essential to overcome lock-ins and enable the agroecological transition in intensive farming systems, challenging narratives that pit producers against consumers or top-down against bottom-up strategies.
From tradition to smart agriculture: how value and technology readiness shape farmers’ adoption decisions
Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management · 2026 · Q2
Smart farming adoption among smallholder farmers is driven most strongly by perceived value (OPV), particularly conditional value (e.g., financial aid, training), and is moderated by technology readiness (TR). Farmers with higher TR are more likely to adopt, while those with lower TR need stronger OPV to overcome reluctance.
Typology and critical analysis of structural and institutional barriers to sustainable intensification education in Nigeria and Ghana: A systematic review
Open Research Europe · 2026 · Q2
A systematic review of 41 studies identified eight major barriers to sustainable intensification (SI) education in Nigeria and Ghana, with policy/governance gaps and funding constraints identified as root causes.
Citizenship, Dispossession and Demands for Justice in the Global South
Journal of Agrarian Change · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Citizenship in the Global South is unequal, leaving specific groups vulnerable to land dispossession by state and corporate actors, yet these victims demand justice and recognition.
Rethinking the feminization of agriculture through translocality: Gendered labour and livelihoods in the Western Highlands of Guatemala
Journal of Rural Studies · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Translocal householding in Guatemala reshapes agricultural labor and decision-making, with women taking on new tasks and roles when husbands migrate, but facing constrained productivity and agency due to a double workload.
Economic Impacts and Adoption Determinants of Agricultural Innovations in Tropical Smallholder Systems: A Systematic Review
F1000Research · 2026 · Q1
Smart farming innovations can boost productivity, income, and resilience in tropical smallholder systems, but benefits are uneven and depend on factors like credit, markets, and local knowledge.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of Peasant Studies | Q1 | 2.00 | 120 | 7 | 8 |
| Sustainability (Switzerland) | Q1 | — | 242 | 5 | 28 |
| Journal of Rural Studies | Q1 | 1.00 | 156 | 3 | 5 |
| Science | Q1 | 10.00 | 1433 | 2 | 268 |
| World Development | Q1 | 2.00 | 249 | 2 | 4 |
| Journal of Agrarian Change | Q1 | 1.00 | 79 | 2 | 3 |
| International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability | Q1 | 1.00 | 62 | 2 | 3 |
| Science Advances | Q1 | 4.00 | 325 | 1 | 22 |
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