What is the Impact Factor of Food Science and Technology International?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Food Science and Technology International is 1.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Food Science and Technology International indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Food Science and Technology International is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.495 (Q2) and an H-index of 79.

Who publishes Food Science and Technology International and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Food Science and Technology International is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,934 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Food Science and Technology International?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Food Science and Technology International is "FOOD SCI. TECHNOL. INT". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #12,003Hybrid

Food Science and Technology International

Abbreviation (ISO):FOOD SCI. TECHNOL. INT

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Identifier (ISSN):1082-0132(Print)/1532-1738(Online)

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Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.8↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Food Science and Technology International

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.495

#12,003

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

79 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate5.6%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

94articles/year

5.73% Gold OA•95.95% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Food Science and Technology International (FSTI) shares knowledge from leading researchers of food science and technology. Covers food processing and engineering, food safety and preservation, food biotechnology, and physical, chemical and sensory properties of foods. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry96.1%Biology94.2%Food science75.9%Organic chemistry75.4%Biochemistry69.4%Physics50.9%Chromatography38.3%Medicine38.2%Materials science33.9%Engineering31.8%Botany26.1%Genetics25.7%Geology23.5%Ecology23.2%Mathematics22.4%Composite material22%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Food Science & Technology

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Rank50/77

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank139/187

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Rank55/77

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank149/187

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CHEMISTRY, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	50/77	Q3
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	139/187	Q3
CHEMISTRY, APPLIED	JCISCIE	55/77	Q3
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	149/187	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.8

Articles / Year65

Total Citations5

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year44

Total Citations60

2024

IF1.8

Articles / Year52

Total Citations144

2023

IF2.3

Articles / Year97

Total Citations488

2022

IF2.638

Articles / Year75

Total Citations568

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.8	65	5
2025	1.6	44	60
2024	1.8	52	144
2023	2.3	97	488
2022	2.638	75	568
2021	2.023	110	1,362
2020	1.654	91	1,629
2019	1.221	226	1,746
2018	1.081	91	1,494
2017	—	70	1,856
2016	—	59	1,162
2015	—	187	1,157

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #12,003Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological SciencesChemical EngineeringEngineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.495

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.52

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,934 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations637

3-Year Documents220

Citable Documents220

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate52.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2

Food ScienceQ2

Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 5.6%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Agricultural Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Food Science and Technology International (abbr: FOOD SCI. TECHNOL. INT, ISSN: 1082-0132) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by SAGE Publications Inc. in England since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.495 (Q2), an H-index of 79.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 94 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,934 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.