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Rural Sociology Template

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About the Rural Sociology format

Rural Sociology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Rural development and sustainability, Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies, Organic Food and Agriculture.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Rural Sociology 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inRural development and sustainability Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies Organic Food and Agriculture Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
ISSN0036-0112
Citation impact (2-yr)1.72
h-index108
i10-index933
Total citations58,685
Article processing charge$3,350
Top institutions publishing herePennsylvania State University
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Papers published in Rural Sociology per year

35
2014
36
2015
64
2016
54
2017
60
2018
60
2019
54
2020
63
2021
53
2022
51
2023
67
2024
44
2025

Citation impact of Rural Sociology by publication year

732
2014
339
2015
1.3K
2016
688
2017
745
2018
1.1K
2019
469
2020
767
2021
339
2022
277
2023
167
2024
54
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Rural Sociology

A Theory of Access*

Jesse Ribot, Nancy Lee Peluso · 1 Jun 2003

Abstract The term “access” is frequently used by property and natural resource analysts without adequate definition. In this paper we develop a concept of access and examine a broad set of factors that differentiate access from property. We define access as “the ability to derive benefits from things,” broadening from property's classical definition as “the…

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Landscapes: The Social Construction of Nature and the Environment

Thomas Greider, Lorraine Garkovich · 1 Mar 1994

Abstract A theoretical framework is provided to understand a cultural group's definition of and relationship with nature and the environment. The framework draws on a social constructionist perspective that includes aspects of phenomenology and symbolic interactionism to define “landscape” as the symbolic environment created by a human act of conferring meaning on nature and the…

1,007 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The Social Bases of Environmental Concern: Have They Changed Over Time?<sup>1</sup>

Robert E. Jones, Riley E. Dunlap · 1 Mar 1992

Abstract Using data obtained from National Opinion Research Center's General Social Surveys (1973–1990), this paper tests two hypotheses concerning possible changes in the sociopolitical correlates of environmental concern. The “broadening base” hypothesis predicts that environmental concern will diffuse throughout the populace, resulting in a broader base of support for environmental protection, while the “economic contingency”…

Rural Sociology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Rural Sociology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Rural Sociology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Rural Sociology use?
Rural Sociology uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Rural Sociology 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Rural Sociology?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Rural Sociology document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Rural Sociology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Rural Sociology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Rural Sociology?
Rural Sociology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Rural Sociology template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Rural Sociology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Rural Sociology template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Rural Sociology template cost?
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