Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope of Agrilan: Jurnal Agribisnis Kepulauan

Focus

Agrilan: Jurnal Agribisnis Kepulauan is dedicated to publishing high-quality research articles and book reviews that contribute to the advancement of agribusiness knowledge and practices, particularly in the context of island and coastal regions. The journal places a strong emphasis on promoting sustainable agricultural development, rural community empowerment, and innovative agribusiness strategies that address the unique challenges and opportunities of archipelagic areas.

The primary focus areas include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines:

  • Agricultural Economics – Analyzing economic systems, market dynamics, and policies affecting agriculture and agribusiness.

  • Agribusiness Management – Exploring strategies, operations, and innovations in managing agricultural enterprises.

  • Sustainable Agriculture – Investigating environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially acceptable farming practices.

  • Agro-industry – Examining value-added processing, product innovation, and agribased industry development.

  • Agricultural Marketing – Studying distribution systems, consumer behavior, and market access for agricultural products.

  • Rural Development – Analyzing programs and policies that support rural livelihoods and community resilience.

  • Fisheries Agribusiness – Investigating business models, value chains, and sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

  • Agricultural Policy – Reviewing and evaluating regulations, programs, and institutional frameworks in the agricultural sector.

  • Food Security and Sovereignty – Assessing strategies to ensure the availability, accessibility, and sustainability of food systems.

  • Agroecology – Integrating ecological principles in agricultural practices to promote biodiversity and ecosystem health.

  • Coastal and Island Agriculture – Exploring agricultural practices adapted to small islands and coastal environments.

Scope

Agrilan: Jurnal Agribisnis Kepulauan welcomes contributions that extend beyond the mentioned focus areas to encompass a wide range of topics related to agribusiness and agricultural development, especially in archipelagic and rural contexts. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following themes:

  • Interdisciplinary Research – Articles that integrate multiple disciplines to address complex agricultural and rural development issues.

  • Critical Analyses – In-depth evaluations and reflections on emerging trends, challenges, and innovations in agribusiness.

  • Theoretical Frameworks – Discussions on novel theoretical perspectives relevant to agribusiness and agricultural sciences.

  • Empirical Studies – Rigorous field-based research exploring agricultural production, markets, and rural livelihoods.

  • Comparative Studies – Cross-regional and cross-sectoral analyses to identify best practices and lessons learned.

  • Policy Implications – Research with direct applications to agricultural policy-making and strategic development planning.

  • Innovation in Methodologies – Contributions introducing new research methods or enhancing existing ones in agricultural studies.

  • Book Reviews – Critical reviews of recent publications relevant to agribusiness, agricultural development, and rural studies.