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Food Science and Technology International
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Food Science and Technology International

1082-0132

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/fst

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 697 16 18 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 62
Documents by Best Scientists*: 57
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 76
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.517
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Food Science and Technology International?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Food science, Chromatography, Extraction (chemistry), Botany and Biochemistry. The studies on Food science discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Raw material and Antioxidant. The main emphasis of it is the subject of Antioxidant, focusing on DPPH.

The journal addresses concerns in Chromatography which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Yield (chemistry), Hydrolysis, Polysaccharide and Enzyme. Extraction (chemistry) and Solvent are closely related fields of research discussed in it. Botany research discussed connects with the study of Horticulture.

  • Food science (45.05%)
  • Chromatography (19.37%)
  • Extraction (chemistry) (9.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Review: Methods Used to Evaluate the Free Radical Scavenging Activity in Foods and Biological Systems: (877 citations)
  • Review : High-pressure, microbial inactivation and food preservation: (626 citations)
  • Advantages and Limitations on Processing Foods by UV Light (427 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Food Science and Technology International:

The journal articles primarily tackle Food science, Botany, Chromatography, Horticulture and Antioxidant. Pulp (paper), Composition (visual arts) and Biochemistry are some topics wherein Food science research discussed in the published papers has an impact. The published papers investigate Botany research which frequently intersects with Sugar.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Food science
  • Enzyme
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Food science, Antioxidant, Horticulture, DPPH and Shelf life. The majority of Food science studies presented zero in on Fermentation. Food Science and Technology International emphasizes research on DPPH, which includes concerns such as ABTS.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Improvement of quality characteristics of turkey pâté through optimization of a protein rich ingredient: physicochemical analysis and sensory evaluation (14 citations)
  • Response surface optimization of polysaccharide extraction from Galla Chinensis and determination of its antioxidant activity in vitro (7 citations)
  • Investigation of ultrasound pretreatment time and microwave power level on drying and rehydration kinetics of green olives (6 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Food Science and Technology International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ana Vládia Bandeira Moreira (175 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Elisa Maria Bittencourt Dutra de Sousa (171 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Débora Cristina Fernandes da Silva (171 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Elisângela Lopes Galvão (171 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jamile Oliveira da Silva (171 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Food Science and Technology International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • State University of Campinas (518 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of São Paulo (405 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (311 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (250 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Sao Paulo State University (235 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 26.31% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.35% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.84% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.11% of all publications and 69.70% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Food Science and Technology

Food Science and Technology, as an interdisciplinary field of study, opens a wide range of career possibilities. Students and professionals alike can contribute to and venture into different sectors such as pharmaceuticals, the food and beverage industry, environmental agencies, and even research and academic institutions. In case you have a specific career in mind, it's looming to get the necessary qualifications and knowledge. For instance, if you want to become a licensed pharmacist who specializes in food-related prescriptions and research, having a background in Food Science and Technology is beneficial. Check out our guide on how to become a licensed pharmacist in New Jersey to learn about the specific requirements, qualifications, and steps.

Working in the food science and technology sector isn't limited to lab work and research. Graduates can also shift to consultancy roles, sales and marketing in the food industry, health agencies, and more. Diversified career paths and interchanging roles are common among professionals in these fields, given the overlap of subjects such as biochemistry, chemistry, botany, and more.

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Top Publications

  • Assessment of chemical composition and antioxidant properties of defatted flours obtained from several edible insects.

    Carmen Botella-Martínez;Raquel Lucas-González;José A Pérez-Álvarez;Juana Fernández-López

    (2021)
    34 Citations
  • Effect of particle size on composition, physicochemical, functional, and structural properties of insoluble dietary fiber concentrate from citrus peel

    (2022)
    30 Citations
  • Inactivation of microbes on fruit surfaces using photodynamic therapy and its influence on the postharvest shelf-life of fruits

    Xu Zhang;Juan Wu;Chuanshan Xu;Na Lu

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Influence of low water activity on the thermal resistance of Salmonella Enteritidis PT30 and Enterococcus faecium as its surrogate in egg powders.

    Marco E Pérez-Reyes;Xu Jie;Mei-Jun Zhu;Juming Tang

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Bioavailability and radical scavenging power of phenolic compounds of cocoa and coffee mixtures

    Elly Acosta-Otálvaro;Raúl Domínguez-Perles;Juan Camilo Mazo-Rivas;Cristina García-Viguera

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Nanoliposomal thyme (Thymus vulgaris) essential oil: Effects of formulation parameters.

    Shahin Jabraeili;Hamid Mirzaei;Navideh Anarjan;Afshin Javadi

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Biodegradable sodium alginate films incorporated with lycopene and β-carotene for food packaging purposes.

    (2023)
    10 Citations
  • Zingiber officinale essential oil-loaded chitosan-tripolyphosphate nanoparticles: Fabrication, characterization and in-vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activities.

    Mojtaba Yousefi;Vahid Ghasemzadeh Mohammadi;Mahdi Shadnoush;Nasim Khorshidian

    (2021)
    10 Citations

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