Journal of Functional Foods

metrics 2024

Pioneering Research at the Intersection of Food and Health

Introduction

Journal of Functional Foods, published by Elsevier, is a leading open-access journal that has been at the forefront of research in the fields of Food Science, Medicine, and Nutrition and Dietetics since its establishment in 2009. With an impressive impact factor and consistently high rankings in Scopus, being placed in the Q1 category for both Food Science and Medicine (miscellaneous), and Q2 for Nutrition and Dietetics, this journal provides a crucial platform for the dissemination of innovative studies and findings related to the health benefits of functional foods. Recognized for its rigorous peer-review process and commitment to open-access publication since 2020, the journal ensures that critical research is freely accessible to a global audience, facilitating knowledge transfer and collaboration among researchers, professionals, and students. With converged years extending through 2024, the journal continues to play a vital role in advancing the understanding of how food can influence health and nutrition, making it an indispensable resource for anyone working in these rapidly evolving fields.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.90
Journal Impact Factor3.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.60
H-Index125
Journal IF Without Self3.80
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor3.09
Influence0.64
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life5.50
Citing Half Life5.90
JCI1.00
Total Documents5573
WOS Total Citations22325
SCIMAGO Total Citations64922
SCIMAGO SELF Citations5074
Scopus Journal Rank0.90
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.21
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.52
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.45

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Food Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #37/389
Percentile 90.49
Quartile Q1
Medicine (miscellaneous) in Medicine
Rank #41/398
Percentile 89.70
Quartile Q1
Nutrition and Dietetics in Nursing
Rank #16/140
Percentile 88.57
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 56/173
Percentile 67.90
Quartile Q2
NUTRITION & DIETETICS
Rank 35/114
Percentile 69.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 40/173
Percentile 76.88
Quartile Q1
NUTRITION & DIETETICS
Rank 24/114
Percentile 78.95
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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