Instructions for Authors
Thank you for your interest in submitting your work to Advances in Food Science and Technology. To ensure a smooth and efficient publication process, please carefully review and follow the guidelines below.
1. General Information
- Advances in Food Science and Technology is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research articles, reviews, and scholarly papers related to food science and technology.
- The journal covers a wide range of topics, including food chemistry, food engineering, food microbiology, food safety, food processing, and nutrition.
- All submissions must be original and should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
2. Manuscript Preparation
- Manuscripts should be prepared in English and submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
- The manuscript should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style guidelines for formatting and referencing.
- The length of the manuscript should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, and supplementary materials.
- The text should be double-spaced, using Times New Roman font size 12.
- A title page should be included, containing the title of the paper, the names and affiliations of all authors, and the corresponding author's contact information.
3. Abstract and Keywords
- An informative and concise abstract of no more than 250 words should be provided.
- The abstract should summarize the main objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.
- A maximum of six keywords should be listed below the abstract, suitable for indexing purposes.
4. Introduction
- The introduction should provide a clear and concise background to the research problem, clearly stating the objectives of the study.
- Relevant literature should be cited to support the rationale for the research.
5. Materials and Methods
- Sufficient detail should be provided to enable the replication of the study.
- Methods should be described in a clear and concise manner, including the study design, sample size, data collection procedures, and statistical analysis methods.
6. Results and Discussion
- Results should be presented in a logical and organized manner, using tables, figures, and/or graphs as necessary.
- The discussion should interpret the results, compare them with previous research, and provide insights and implications.
7. Conclusion
- The conclusion should summarize the main findings of the study and their significance.
8. Acknowledgments
- Acknowledgments should be brief and include the names of individuals or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship.
9. References
- All references cited in the manuscript should be listed in alphabetical order at the end of the paper.
- In-text citations should follow the APA style guidelines.
10. Supplementary Materials
- Authors may provide supplementary materials, such as datasets, images, or videos, to support their research. These materials should be submitted as separate files.
11. Submission Process
- Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the online submission system on our journal website.
- Upon successful submission, a confirmation email will be sent to the corresponding author.
12. Review and Publication Process
- All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer review process.
- The review process typically takes 4-6 weeks, during which the authors will be notified of the outcome.
- Accepted manuscripts will be published online as soon as they are ready, ensuring rapid dissemination of research findings.
For more detailed instructions and guidelines, please refer to the complete "Instructions for Authors" on our journal website. Should you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our editorial office at [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to Advances in Food Science and Technology!