Postharvest Biology and Technology
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
186 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The journal is devoted exclusively to the publication of original papers, review articles and frontiers articles on biological and technological postharvest research. This includes the areas of postharvest storage, treatments and underpinning mechanisms, quality evaluation, packaging, handling and distribution of fresh horticultural crops including fruit, vegetables, flowers and nuts, but excluding grains, seeds and forages. Papers reporting novel insights from fundamental and interdisciplinary research will be particularly encouraged. These disciplines include systems biology, bioinformatics, entomology, plant physiology, plant pathology, (bio)chemistry, engineering, modelling, and technologies for nondestructive testing. Manuscripts on fresh food crops that will be further processed after postharvest storage, or on food processes beyond refrigeration, packaging and minimal processing will not be considered.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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AGRONOMY
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
HORTICULTURE
AGRONOMY
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
HORTICULTURE
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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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 AnalysisPostharvest Biology and Technology (acronym: pbt, abbr: POSTHARVEST BIOL. TECHNOL, ISSN: 0925-5214) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Agricultural Sciences, published by Elsevier in Netherlands since 1991. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 7.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.383 (Q1), an H-index of 186.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 7.1周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 367 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,498 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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