The Editorial Office of Agricultural & Rural Studies (A&R) is honored to announce that we will host a special online workshop featuring our distinguished Editorial Board member, Prof. Donald Huisingh.
About Our Guest Expert:
Prof. Donald Huisingh (University of Tennessee, USA) is the Founding and Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus, of the Journal of Cleaner Production—a flagship journal in environmental sustainability with a current Impact Factor of 10.0. As a valued member of the A&R Editorial Board, he is actively contributing his unparalleled experience in leading a top-tier journal and his deep scholarly expertise to help Agricultural & Rural Studies rapidly enhance its academic quality, rigour, and global impact.
Workshop Focus:
This session will foster dialogue on critical intersections of sustainability science, publishing, and practice. Key discussion points will include:
- Interdisciplinary Frontiers: Integrating principles of cleaner production and circular economy into agricultural systems and rural development research.
- Journals as Catalysts: The strategic role of international journals in bridging academic knowledge and societal transformation, with a focus on the Global South.
- Pathways for Collaboration: Exploring models for joint research, special issues, and capacity building to generate actionable knowledge for sustainable development.
Session Details:
- Date & Time: March 25, 2026
- 8:30 AM (New York Time, EDT)
- 8:30 PM (Beijing Time)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Platform: Zoom
- Format: Presentation followed by an open Q&A and discussion.
Participation:
Researchers, practitioners, editors, and graduate students from all related fields are warmly welcomed to join this unique knowledge-sharing session. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with a leader in the field and to connect with a growing community committed to sustainability science.
Registration & Link:
Interested participants are kindly requested to contact the A&R Editorial Office to express interest and for registration details. Please reach out to:
Grace Li
Email: Grace@sccpress.com
The Zoom meeting link and detailed agenda will be distributed to registered participants closer to the date.
We look forward to a fruitful exchange of ideas.
Sincerely,
The Editorial Office
Agricultural & Rural Studies(A&R)