Food Packaging and Shelf Life

metrics 2024

Exploring the intersection of materials science and food quality.

Introduction

Food Packaging and Shelf Life is an esteemed peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, dedicated to advancing the field of food science through innovative research on packaging materials and their impact on food preservation. With an impressive impact factor and ranking within the Q1 quartile across several categories—including Biomaterials, Food Science, and Microbiology (medical) provided in Scopus raking—this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, academics, and industry professionals aiming to enhance food safety and quality. Established in 2014, it encompasses a multidisciplinary approach that integrates engineering, microbiology, and materials science perspectives to address current challenges in food packaging. Although currently not an open-access journal, it offers various subscription options, ensuring accessibility to cutting-edge research. As the sector rapidly evolves, Food Packaging and Shelf Life remains a critical platform for disseminating knowledge and fostering collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable food systems.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.47
Journal Impact Factor8.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)8.60
H-Index73
Journal IF Without Self8.50
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.68
Influence1.12
Immediacy Index2.00
Cited Half Life3.30
Citing Half Life5.20
JCI1.90
Total Documents1201
WOS Total Citations8405
SCIMAGO Total Citations18146
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1193
Scopus Journal Rank1.47
Cites / Document (2 Years)8.89
Cites / Document (3 Years)9.55
Cites / Document (4 Years)9.81

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality in Engineering
Rank #5/207
Percentile 97.58
Quartile Q1
Food Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #12/389
Percentile 96.92
Quartile Q1
Polymers and Plastics in Materials Science
Rank #13/161
Percentile 91.93
Quartile Q1
Microbiology (medical) in Medicine
Rank #16/140
Percentile 88.57
Quartile Q1
Biomaterials in Materials Science
Rank #16/137
Percentile 88.32
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 8/173
Percentile 95.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 5/173
Percentile 97.11
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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