Mapping sustainability pathways in agri-food systems: A bibliometric and systematic review toward agroecological transitions

José Roberto Herrera Cantorani; Meire Ramalho de Oliveira; Luiz Alberto Pilatti; Camila Lopes Ferreira; Isotília Costa Melo

doi:10.1080/21683565.2026.2723738

Mapping sustainability pathways in agri-food systems

A bibliometric and systematic review toward agroecological transitions

Bibliographic Data

ID	24140379
Authors	José Roberto Herrera Cantorani (0000-0003-1792-0383, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP)), Meire Ramalho de Oliveira (0000-0002-2396-1950, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP)), Luiz Alberto Pilatti (0000-0003-2679-9191, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná), Camila Lopes Ferreira (Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná), Isotília Costa Melo (0000-0002-4210-9325, ICN Business School)
Year	2026
Pages	1-26
Publication date	2026-08-26
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Open Access	Yes
Type	ARTICLE
Venue	Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiers	ISSN: 2168-3565 • E-ISSN: 2168-3573
Publisher	Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI	10.1080/21683565.2026.2723738
Language	EN
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