This journal focuses on pastoralism as a livelihood strategy and way of life, examining its intersection with environmental, social, economic, and political factors. It explores the challenges and adaptations of pastoral communities in diverse ecological and geopolitical contexts, including rangeland management, climate change impacts, land use conflicts, and governance systems. The journal also investigates the cultural, knowledge-based, and resilience-building aspects of pastoral livelihoods.
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2041-7136 / 2041-7136
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Animal Science and ZoologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Environmental Studies
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and Zoology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Rangeland Management and Livestock EcologyAnimal Diversity and Health StudiesTransboundary Water Resource ManagementWildlife Ecology and ConservationAgriculture and Rural Development ResearchIndigenous Studies and EcologyAnimal Disease Management and EpidemiologyZoonotic diseases and public healthRangeland and Wildlife ManagementAgricultural Innovations and Practices