JOURNAL OF SENSORY STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge in Sensory Science
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sensory Perception and Consumer Behavior:
The journal emphasizes the relationship between sensory perception (taste, smell, sight, touch, and sound) and consumer choices. Research often examines how sensory experiences shape preferences and behaviors in food and non-food products. - Multisensory Integration:
A core area of research includes the study of multisensory interactions and how they affect consumer perceptions. This includes examining how different sensory modalities (e.g., taste and olfaction) interact to influence overall experience. - Methodological Innovations in Sensory Evaluation:
The journal frequently publishes studies that introduce new methodologies or refine existing techniques for sensory evaluation. This includes various sensory testing methods such as Check-All-That-Apply (CATA), temporal dominance, and projective mapping. - Food and Beverage Sensory Analysis:
A significant focus lies on the sensory analysis of food and beverages, assessing attributes such as flavor, texture, and aroma to understand consumer acceptance and market trends. - Health and Sustainability in Sensory Studies:
The journal addresses the impact of health and sustainability on consumer perceptions, exploring how sensory attributes can influence choices related to health-conscious and sustainable products.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Sensory Perception:
There is a notable increase in research examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected sensory perception and consumer behaviors, particularly regarding taste and smell, as well as the psychological impacts of sensory deprivation. - Sustainability and Ethical Consumption:
Studies focusing on sustainability, ethical consumption, and the sensory attributes of sustainable products are gaining traction, reflecting a broader societal shift towards environmentally conscious consumerism. - Technological Innovations in Sensory Research:
There is a growing trend towards utilizing advanced technologies, such as machine learning and sensory data analytics, to enhance sensory evaluation processes and consumer insights. - Cultural and Cross-Cultural Sensory Studies:
Emerging themes include investigations into cultural influences on sensory perception, highlighting how different cultural backgrounds affect food preferences and sensory experiences. - Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Sensory Experiences:
Research is increasingly exploring the emotional and psychological dimensions of sensory experiences, particularly how sensory stimuli can evoke emotions and influence consumer behavior.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Sensory Evaluation Techniques:
There appears to be a waning focus on conventional sensory evaluation methods, such as simple hedonic testing, as researchers increasingly adopt more complex and innovative methodologies that better capture the nuances of sensory perception. - Niche Food Products:
Research on niche or less common food products has decreased, possibly due to a shift towards more mainstream and widely consumed items, reflecting consumer trends and market demands. - Basic Taste Perception Studies:
While foundational studies on basic taste perceptions (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami) remain relevant, their prevalence in the journal's publications is declining as the field moves towards more integrated and holistic approaches to sensory experiences.
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