Applied Fruit Science is an international trade journal for commercial fruit growing worldwide. It covers economically important fruit species such as apple, strawberry, and sweet cherry, as well as other fruit and wild fruit species. The journal's main objective is to present application-oriented research results for science and practice.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
No URL
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Is the ISSN verified?
2948-2631
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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.
HorticultureUnranked
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Horticulture
Scopus Categories
Horticulture
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Plant Physiology and Cultivation StudiesHorticultural and Viticultural ResearchPostharvest Quality and Shelf Life ManagementPhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesBanana Cultivation and ResearchNuts composition and effectsSmart Agriculture and AIBerry genetics and cultivation researchFermentation and Sensory AnalysisAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact