JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY

Journal Title
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY

J. Agric. Food Chem.

ISSN / eISSN
0021-8561 / 1520-5118
Aims and Scope
The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry publishes high-quality, cutting edge original research representing complete studies and research advances dealing with the chemistry and biochemistry of agriculture and food. The Journal also encourages papers with chemistry and/or biochemistry as a major component combined with biological/sensory/nutritional/toxicological evaluation related to agriculture and/or food.
Subject Area

AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

CiteScore
9.70 View Trend
CiteScore Ranking
Category Quartile Rank
Agricultural and Biological Sciences - General Agricultural and Biological Sciences Q1 #14/213
Agricultural and Biological Sciences - General Chemistry Q1 #53/407
Web of Science Core Collection
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)
Indexed -
Category (Journal Citation Reports 2023) Quartile
AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY - SCIE Q1
CHEMISTRY, APPLIED - SCIE Q1
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - SCIE Q1
H-index
262
Country/Area of Publication
UNITED STATES
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Publication Frequency
Weekly
Year Publication Started
1953
Annual Article Volume
1503
Open Access
NO
Contact
AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, USA, DC, 20036
Verified Reviews
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Finally, I can share it. JAFC has always been my moonlight. I was rejected twice before. Submitted on 25th October 2022. I heard from my junior that there would be a decision in about two days, and if there's no decision, the chances of being sent for review are high. I waited nervously and about a week later, it was sent for review. I was overjoyed because I felt that being sent for review was a form of recognition. Major revisions were done on 6th December 2022, given a month. The editor said that if needed, the recovery period could be extended. There were two reviewers in total, and the questions were difficult to answer. Two experiments needed to be supplemented, and after working hard with the teacher, one experiment was added. I heard from my junior that someone in the neighboring laboratory was rejected after major revisions. I had mixed feelings. On 3rd January 2023, it was sent back for revisions and reviewed on the same day. Minor revisions were done on 5th February 2023 (but the line below says major revisions). One reviewer thought there were no issues, but the other mentioned problems with image layout. Spent another day modifying it. The editor had some issues (with the format) and made some changes as well. Sent back for revisions to the journal on 7th February 2023, and reviewed on the same day. Accepted on 14th February 2023, the second day of school, a Valentine's Day gift.
2023-02-14
Experience sharing: The review speed is generally within a month, and regardless of the size of the revisions, one month is given for revision. Overall, it is very professional! It deserves to be a top journal (self-satisfied).

Here, I record the "journey" of my beloved work.
July 9, 2022: First submission
July 10, 2022: Editor-in-chief directly rejected the submission
August 21, 2022: Submitted another article
September 26, 2022: Three reviewers made major revisions
October 26, 2022: Revised (refuted the reviewers by citing several CNS papers, and I apologize for being a bit arrogant and reckless)
November 21, 2022: Minor revisions
December 20, 2022: Revised (the reviewer I refuted directly pointed out fatal flaws in the article and criticized me. After being deeply hurt, I had to put away my arrogant attitude and obey their instructions)
January 3, 2023: Minor revisions
January 3, 2023: Revised (the feedback was no longer harsh, so I took advantage of the situation and quickly made the revisions)
January 4, 2023: Minor revisions
January 4, 2023: Revised
January 6, 2023: Accepted
Invited to do a supplementary cover in the middle, but declined as I can't draw.
Submitted the most satisfying article, although the score wasn't high, I am very happy! The efficiency of the editor was also high!
Thanks to JAFC for the New Year's gift~
2023-01-15

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