International Journal of Food Science and Technology
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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134 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Food Science & Technology (IJFST) is published for the Institute of Food Science and Technology, the IFST. This authoritative and well-established journal publishes in a wide range of subjects, ranging from pure research in the various sciences associated with food to practical experiments designed to improve technical processes. Subjects covered range from raw material composition to consumer acceptance, from physical properties to food engineering practices, and from quality assurance and safety to storage, distribution, marketing and use. While the main aim of the Journal is to provide a forum for papers describing the results of original research, review articles are also welcomed.
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FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Food Science and Technology (acronym: ijfst, abbr: INT. J. FOOD SCI. TECHNOL, ISSN: 0950-5423) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd in England since 1987. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.671 (Q1), an H-index of 134.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 572 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,105 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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