Food and Chemical Toxicology
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Food and Chemical Toxicology
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
223 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Food and Chemical Toxicology (FCT), an internationally renowned journal, that publishes original research articles and reviews on toxic effects, in animals and humans, of natural or synthetic chemicals occurring in the human environment with particular emphasis on food, drugs, and chemicals, including agricultural and industrial safety, and consumer product safety. Areas such as safety evaluation of novel foods and ingredients, biotechnologically-derived products, and nanomaterials are included in the scope of the journal. FCT also encourages submission of papers on inter-relationships between nutrition and toxicology and on in vitro techniques, particularly those fostering the 3 Rs. The principal aim of the journal is to publish high impact, scholarly work and to serve as a multidisciplinary forum for research in toxicology. Papers submitted will be judged on the basis of scientific originality and contribution to the field, quality and subject matter. Studies should address at least one of the following: -Adverse physiological/biochemical, or pathological changes induced by specific defined substances -New techniques for assessing potential toxicity, including molecular biology -Mechanisms underlying toxic phenomena -Toxicological examinations of specific chemicals or consumer products, both those showing adverse effects and those demonstrating safety, that meet current standards of scientific acceptability. Authors must clearly and briefly identify what novel toxic effect (s) or toxic mechanism (s) of the chemical are being reported and what their significance is in the abstract. Furthermore, sufficient doses should be included in order to provide information on NOAEL/LOAEL values.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
TOXICOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
TOXICOLOGY
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisFood and Chemical Toxicology (acronym: fct, abbr: FOOD CHEM. TOXICOL, ISSN: 0278-6915) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Ltd in England since 1982. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.750 (Q1), an H-index of 223.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 4.5周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 718 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,189 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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