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International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science

Elsevier B.V. · Netherlands · Est. 2012

ISSN1878-4518
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.685
H-Index
55
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.09
Total Works
1,452
Total Citations
20,151
2yr Mean Citedness
2.83
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores the science behind food and gastronomy, focusing on dietary patterns, plant-based ingredients, and culinary practices. It investigates the sensory qualities, nutritional aspects, and sustainability of various food items, including plant-based alternatives and natural colorants. The journal also examines the cultural and performative dimensions of food preparation and consumption, such as wine decanting and the use of specific ingredients to enhance palatability.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2012
FrequencyTwo Issues Per Year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,452
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier B.V.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1878-4518
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Cultural StudiesQ1
Food ScienceQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Food Science & Technology

Scopus Categories

Cultural StudiesFood Science

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Culinary Culture and TourismSensory Analysis and Statistical MethodsMeat and Animal Product QualityOrganic Food and AgricultureBiochemical Analysis and Sensing TechniquesFood composition and propertiesWine Industry and TourismOlfactory and Sensory Function StudiesConsumer Attitudes and Food LabelingFermentation and Sensory Analysis
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref