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Journal of Food Quality
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Journal of Food Quality

0146-9428

Published by: Hindawi

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jfq/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 621 17 18 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 85
Documents by Best Scientists*: 83
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 67
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.625
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Food Quality?

Journal of Food Quality primarily focuses on research topics in Food science, Flavor, Horticulture, Shelf life and Botany. The in-depth study on Food science also explores topics in the intersecting field of Antioxidant. The work on Antioxidant presented in it focuses on Polyphenol in particular.

Cultivar, Postharvest, Ripening and Titratable acid are all aspects of Horticulture research featured in Journal of Food Quality. The Shelf life study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Food preservation.

  • Food science (61.54%)
  • Flavor (11.16%)
  • Horticulture (10.92%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF MINIMALLY PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (293 citations)
  • NATIONAL CONSUMER RETAIL BEEF STUDY: INTERACTION OF TRIM LEVEL, PRICE AND GRADE ON CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE OF BEEF STEAKS AND ROASTS (157 citations)
  • HEAVY METAL LEVELS IN VEGETABLES IN TURKEY ARE WITHIN SAFE LIMITS FOR Cu, Zn, Ni AND EXCEEDED FOR Cd AND Pb (151 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Food Quality:

The published articles mainly tackle studies in Food science, Shelf life, Flavor, Botany and Horticulture. The published papers explore research in Food science and the adjacent study of Antioxidant. The journal publications explore issues in Flavor which can be linked to other research areas like Moisture and Food quality.

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

  • Food science
  • Enzyme
  • Botany

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Food Quality is mainly concerned with subjects like Food science, Antioxidant, Horticulture, DPPH and Chromatography. While the journal focused on Food science, it was also able to explore topics like Oleic acid and Fatty acid. Antioxidant works presented in Journal of Food Quality have a specific focus on Flavonoid.

Cultivar is part of Horticulture studies tackled in Journal of Food Quality. DPPH research is concerned with ABTS in particular. Mass spectrometry and Extraction (chemistry) are all areas of Chromatography tackled in it.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Application of Blockchain and Internet of Things in Healthcare and Medical Sector: Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives (10 citations)
  • Chemistry, Safety, and Challenges of the Use of Organic Acids and Their Derivative Salts in Meat Preservation (5 citations)
  • Green Biosynthesized Selenium Nanoparticles by Cinnamon Extract and Their Antimicrobial Activity and Application as Edible Coatings with Nano-Chitosan (4 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 Journal of Food Quality (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stephen R. Drake (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • H. R. Cross (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Norman G. Marriott (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John A. Carpenter (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • M. Susan Brewer (14 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 Journal of Food Quality (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Georgia (85 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • United States Department of Agriculture (76 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Agricultural Research Service (68 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kansas State University (45 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (43 papers) absent at the last 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, 19.79% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 7.14% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 1.95% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.94% of all publications and 75.97% 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.

Journal Partnerships and Affiliated Institutions

An important aspect of scholarly publication is the association between journals and academic institutions. These collaborations can greatly influence the scope, research focus, and quality of articles published in a journal, thus affecting its overall impact in the academic world. The Journal of Food Quality is no exception and has associated with several prominent institutions around the world that have made significant contributions to food science research. One such affiliation is with the **University of Alabama**, which has a well-established food science program. Their partnership with the Journal has resulted in a number of high-impact publications that have influenced food science and quality research on a global scale. Further, the University of Alabama boasts a renowned medical assistant school in Alabama, which has had a pivotal role in exploring the intersection of food science and human health. In addition to the University of Alabama, the Journal of Food Quality collaborates with many notable institutions. These affiliations are not confined to a specific geographic location, instead, they span various continents, thereby fostering a diversity of perspectives and approach to food quality and related research. These partnerships are critical in facilitating dialogue and exchange of ideas among researchers. They also provide researchers with valuable resources and expertise, bolstering the quality and breadth of the Journal's publications and ultimately, contributing to the advancements in food science and quality knowledge. Future editions of the Journal of Food Quality will undoubtedly continue to benefit from these institutional partnerships and further contribute ongoing dialogue around food quality and safety, backed by rigorous research and diverse global perspectives.

Top Publications

  • Chemical Composition, Biological Activity, and Health-Promoting Effects of Withania somnifera for Pharma-Food Industry Applications

    (2021)
    44 Citations
  • Effect of Oil Content and Emulsifier Type on the Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Sea Buckthorn Oil-in-Water Emulsions

    Hongxia Zheng;Like Mao;Jingyi Yang;Chenyu Zhang

    (2020)
    42 Citations
  • Contribution of Tocols to Food Sensorial Properties, Stability, and Overall Quality

    Amélia Delgado;Said Al-Hamimi;Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan;Maryna De Wit

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • A Melatonin Treatment Delays Postharvest Senescence, Maintains Quality, Reduces Chilling Injury, and Regulates Antioxidant Metabolism in Mango Fruit

    (2022)
    38 Citations
  • Physicochemical, Rheological, and Sensory Properties of Gluten-Free Cookie Produced by Flour of Chestnut, Date Seed, and Modified Starch

    (2022)
    38 Citations
  • Foliar Application of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Increases the Photosynthetic Efficiency and Antioxidant Activity in Brassica juncea

    (2022)
    37 Citations
  • Chemical Composition, Antibacterial, Antifungal and Antidiabetic Activities of Ethanolic Extracts of Opuntia dillenii Fruits Collected from Morocco

    (2022)
    36 Citations
  • Underlying Anticancer Mechanisms and Synergistic Combinations of Phytochemicals with Cancer Chemotherapeutics: Potential Benefits and Risks

    (2022)
    33 Citations

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