Indexing and Metrics
The Research Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (RJARD) is committed to ensuring maximum visibility and accessibility of all published articles. Our mission is to make research easy to discover, simple to cite, and impactful for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers working in agriculture and rural development.
Indexing and Abstracting
Each article published in RJARD is assigned a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) and enriched with comprehensive metadata to improve discoverability across databases and search engines. The journal is currently available through major scholarly tools and is pursuing inclusion in additional recognized indexing services, including:
- Google Scholar
- Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
- CrossRef
- EBSCOhost
- ProQuest
- Scopus (under evaluation)
- Web of Science – Emerging Sources Citation Index (under evaluation)
Updates regarding new indexing approvals will be communicated to our authors and readers promptly.
Journal Metrics
RJARD values transparency in publishing and provides clear metrics to showcase the reach and influence of published work. Current indicators include:
- Impact Factor: 6.09
- Average Monthly Views: 4000 article views across all platforms.
- International Reach: Contributions from authors representing more than 35 countries.
- Peer Review Speed: Average of 24 days from submission to first decision.
- Acceptance to Publication: 12 days on average from acceptance to final publication.
- Collaborative Author Index: 900+ authors contributing globally.
- Global Citation Impact: 2,800+ citations tracked via CrossRef and Google Scholar.
Our Commitment
RJARD is dedicated to advancing research that drives agricultural innovation and rural transformation. By combining a rigorous peer-review process with strong indexing and global visibility, the journal ensures that every published article contributes to the wider body of knowledge in agriculture and rural development.