Journal decision profile

Agroforestry Systems

Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science

Agroforestry Systems' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.9, ranking Q1 in Forestry and 2 other subfields. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Springer Science+Business MediaNetherlandspISSN 0167-4366eISSN 1572-9680
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
2.9

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 3.10.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED

Not available — there are not enough recent PubMed records with both received and accepted dates.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$2,790

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
2.92026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#25 / 769LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
47.9%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
2.74MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
—NOT AVAILABLE
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
134 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share47.9%

257 of 537 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share5.2%

28 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI2.74×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#25

of 769 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 2.74, so its typical recent paper runs about 174% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

47.9% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

1632016
1272017
1572018
1322019
962020
1402021
892022
1322023
1762024
2992025

Recent work-type mix

537 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article94.4%
Erratum2.2%
Book chapter1.9%
Review1.1%
Editorial0.4%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems160
Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy45
African Botany and Ecology Studies37
Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics31
Forest ecology and management25
Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems23
Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management19
Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology17
Agriculture and Rural Development Research15
Urban Agriculture and Sustainability12
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-08-12. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 537 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
ForestryQ1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1
Nature and Landscape ConservationQ1

Is Agroforestry Systems a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Agroforestry Systems is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Forestry and 2 other subfields and ranks #1,237 of 3,784 Biology & Basic Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 33%). Agroforestry Systems' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.9. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,790 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Forestry, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, and Nature and Landscape Conservation, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Forestry
Rank in Biology & Basic Science
#1,237 of 3,784
Top 33%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
2.9
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Indicative APC
$2,790
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
299
OpenAlex works

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Q1
Subfield Quartile
B3
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#1,237
of 3,784 Biology & Basic Science field journals
#1,126
among Q1 Biology & Basic Science journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
4,279
H-Index
134
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
722
Subject Areas
ForestryEcology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsNature and Landscape Conservation

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Agroforestry Systems

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Agroforestry Systems' papers in subfields including Forestry, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, and Nature and Landscape Conservation. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

    Agroforestry Systems homepage ↗
  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in Agroforestry Systems' author guidelines; Springer Science+Business Media runs the submission site. Every author usually needs an ORCID iD, and the corresponding author needs an account on the submission site.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,790 USD. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Agroforestry Systems does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Agroforestry Systems

Is Agroforestry Systems a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Agroforestry Systems is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Forestry and 2 other subfields and ranks #1,237 of 3,784 Biology & Basic Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 33%). Agroforestry Systems' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.9. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,790 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Forestry, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, and Nature and Landscape Conservation, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Agroforestry Systems' Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Agroforestry Systems' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.9, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Agroforestry Systems?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Agroforestry Systems or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. To judge selectivity, compare Agroforestry Systems' quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Agroforestry Systems in?

Agroforestry Systems' best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Forestry; Q1 in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics; Q1 in Nature and Landscape Conservation. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Agroforestry Systems will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How much does it cost to publish in Agroforestry Systems?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,790 USD for Agroforestry Systems. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Agroforestry Systems?

Comparable journals include Grass and Forage Science, Grassland Research, Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales, and Field Crops Research. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Agroforestry Systems?

Submit online through the link in Agroforestry Systems' author guidelines on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter.

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