Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Journal of Food Studies is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge across the entire food system — from production and processing to consumption and policy.

The journal publishes high-quality original research articles, reviews, and applied studies that integrate scientific rigor with practical relevance. It serves as a platform for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to share innovative findings in food science and technology.

The journal particularly welcomes interdisciplinary research that addresses global challenges in food security, sustainability, and public health. We encourage submissions that bridge science, technology, and policy for a more resilient and equitable food future.

Key Areas of Focus Include:

  • Food chemistry and analysis
  • Food processing, preservation, and engineering technologies
  • Food safety, quality control, and risk assessment
  • Nutritional science, functional foods, and obesity research
  • Food policy, sustainability, and regulatory issues
  • Emerging technologies in food production and supply chain management

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Our mission supports a more sustainable and equitable food future. The journal aligns with:

  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

Open Access Commitment

All articles are freely available to readers worldwide. We believe in democratizing knowledge and fostering inclusivity in global food research, especially by supporting voices from underrepresented regions and early-career researchers.

 

Section Policies

Articles

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed
 

Peer Review Process

The journal uses double-anonymized peer-reviewed system for peer-review. The manuscript will be peer-reviewed by at least two independent external reviewers with relevant expertise.

 

Publication Frequency

Annual, published in December

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

 

Index/List/Archive

CAS (American Chemical Society)

CNKI Scholar

Crossref

EuroPub

Google Scholar

LOCKSS

Mendeley

Open Policy Finder

PKP Open Archives Harvester

ROAD

Scilit

 

Special Issue Proposals

To foster academic collaboration and advance scholarly research, we welcome special issue proposals from scholars, researchers, and academic or research institutions. Those interested in organizing a special issue are invited to submit their inquiries and proposals to the journal’s editorial office via email: jfs@macrothink.org