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Emerging Global Trends in Urban Agriculture Research: A Scientometric Analysis of Peer-reviewed Journals

Anita Pinheiro, Madhav Govind

Journal of Scientometric Research

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This scientometric analysis explored global research trends in urban agriculture from 2004-2018 using articles from the SCOPUS database. Research attention significantly increased from 2013, predominantly in the Global North, focusing on food security, sustainability, and community gardening within Social Sciences. The study found very little research in urban agriculture policy and governance.