The Anniversary Year Through the Lens of Scientometrics: An Analysis of the Publication Activity of the Journal «Agrarian Science» in the First Quarter of 2026

Relevance. Assessing bibliometric indicators is a unified standard for measuring the quality of scholarly communications and is essential for strategic planning of periodical development. In 2026, the journal “Agrarian Science” celebrates its 70th anniversary, making it relevant to summarize its publication activity (by quarter).

Methods. The study focused on a metadata set of 46 scientific publications published in the journal “Agrarian Science” for the first quarter of 2026. The analysis was conducted using a problem-based and systems-based approach to examining the editorial board composition, publication structure, author geography and affiliation, their qualifications, funding sources, and bibliographies.

Results. The editorial board consists of 82 highly qualified specialists from 20 countries. Forty-six papers were published during the reporting period, 70% of which were research articles. The journal’s authors included 185 researchers from 57 organizations (47.6% from educational institutions). The proportion of authors with academic degrees was 82%. A predominance of domestic collaborations (20 publications) was identified, along with six international projects. The average number of bibliographic references reached 31.4, exceeding previous years’ figures.

These findings confirm the journal’s high scientific standard and its role in the development of agricultural science.

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