Journal of Food Engineering

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The Journal of Food Engineering (JFE) is a leading peer-reviewed international scientific journal published by Elsevier. Established in 1982, it serves as a primary forum for original research at the interface between food science and engineering processing disciplines. [1, 2, 3]

Key Details & Focus Areas

Core Aim: To publish high-quality research emphasizing industrial relevance, scientific novelty, and engineering rigor. [1]
Core Scope: Topics include physical/chemical properties of foods, food physics, packaging, storage, supply chains, and sustainability solutions. [1, 2]
Emerging Tech: The journal heavily covers data-driven innovations, sensor technology, and artificial intelligence in food safety and processing. [1]
Quality Ranking: It is highly regarded globally and holds a consistent Q1 (highest quartile) ranking in the Food Science category according to SCImago Journal Rank. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Publishing Options

Authors can access the submission guide on the ScienceDirect Journal Page to submit research articles or review papers. JFE operates on a hybrid model, offering Gold Open Access options for authors alongside standard subscription publishing. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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