IJFST: Open Calls for Papers for Upcoming Special Collections


The International Journal of Food Science and Technology (IJFST) – a fully open access journal published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) – is inviting submissions for a series of upcoming special collections.

IJFST is dedicated to advancing excellence across the global food science and technology community, publishing high-quality research that supports innovation, informs best practice, and strengthens the evidence base across the food sector.

As part of its editorial programme, the journal regularly commissions special collections that highlight emerging areas of research and bring together contributions from leading experts worldwide. These themed issues provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to showcase new findings and perspectives that are shaping the future of food science.

Current open calls for papers include:

How Food Processing and Preservation Alters the Organoleptic and Nutritional Qualities of Foods
Guest Editors: Professor Emilia Janiszewska-Turak, Professor Małgorzata Nowacka, Professor Sabina Galus
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Food in a Sustainable World
Guest Editor: Professor Monika Sujka
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Valorisation of Agri-Food By-Products
Guest Editors: Professor Catherine Birch and Professor Graham Bronwick
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Sustainable and Ethical Food Systems and Ecosystems
Guest Editors: Professor Dr. Theodoros Varzakas and Associate Professor Slim Smaoui
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Health and Environmental Influence of Alternative Proteins in Diets
Guest Editors: Professor Rosa Maria Mariscal Moreno, Professor Anayansi Escalante-Aburto and Professor Cristina Chuck-Hernández
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Sustainable and Smart Biopolymer-Based Packaging for Future Food Systems
Guest Editor: Professor Sneh Bangar
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Food Designed for Our Ageing Communities
Guest Editor: Dr Sze Ying Leong
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A.I. and Computer-Aided Design in Functional Food: The Future Development of Bioactive Components from Food
Guest Editor: Chair Professor Baojun Xu
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IJFST welcomes submissions from researchers and food professionals committed to advancing knowledge and improving practice across the discipline. Contributing to these special collections offers an opportunity to share expertise with an international readership and help shape future directions in food science and technology.

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