Journal profile
Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce
ISSN 1789-221X · eISSN 1789-7874 · University of Debrecen · Hungary
Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 30 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce is published by University of Debrecen. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Agricultural economics and policies, Agricultural Economics and Policy and Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research, together about 38.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are General Agricultural and Biological Sciences. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The purpose of the journal is to ensure the publication of research results and assist in the exchange of information between researchers (Ph.D. and MBA students) and practicing professionals. Submitted manuscripts should be related to the topic areas, which include production economics and agribusiness management and policy, agricultural environmental issues, regional-, rural- and spatial development (e.g.: regional tourism, local sports management), the marketing of agricultural food products and their trade. Papers should have a practical orientation and demonstrate innovation in analysis, methods or application. Research into a significant economic component, analyses of problems connected to research, the extension and teaching of the International MBA Network in Agribusiness and Commerce are also encouraged. In addition, papers that report on advances in teaching and outreach techniques are also considered as suitable for publication. Download our Policy, Aims and Scope here in PDF. Download our Style and Forms Requirements here in PDF. Download our Ethics and Malpractice here in PDF.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Johan van OphemPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Hungary 8, Russia 7, Netherlands 4, United States 3, Poland 3 (34 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Agricultural economics and policiesSocial Sciences24.4%
- Agricultural Economics and PolicyAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.1%
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchSocial Sciences6.7%
- Economics of Agriculture and Food MarketsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.9%
- Agriculture and Agroindustry StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.8%
- Rural development and sustainabilityAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.2%
- Agricultural Innovations and PracticesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.9%
- Physical Education and Sports StudiesSocial Sciences4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 74OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.4OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 754 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 14 | 152 |
| 2025 | 30 | 30 | 205 |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 | 276 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 283 |
| 2022 | 43 | 43 | 311 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 281 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–300 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 5
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Open access
Open access; articles free to read online and downloadable from the site or AgEcon Search. Model summary
APSTRACT is an open access journal. This allows publishers to make the published material available for free to all interested online visitors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review; plagiarism screening with iThenticate/CrossCheck; ethics and malpractice statement. Model summary
APSTRACT checks all papers in a double-blind peer review process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening via iThenticate CrossCheck. Model summary
The Journal reserves the right to use plagiarism detecting software (iThenticate Plagiarism Software-CrossCheck) to screen submitted papers at all times.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University of Debrecen
- Country or region
- Hungary
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1789-221X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1789-7874
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce
How long does peer review take at Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–300 words; Keywords: ≤ 5; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce based?
Of the 34 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Hungary (8), Russia (7) and Netherlands (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce open access, and what is the APC?
Apstract Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .