Journal profile · Food Science & Technology
Journal of Cereal Science
ISSN 0733-5210 · eISSN 1095-9963 · Academic Press Inc. · ENGLAND · Bimonthly · Founded 1983
Journal of Cereal Science: CAS Zone 2 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.26; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,930; review about 74 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 216 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Cereal Science is published by Academic Press Inc. and is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Food composition and properties, Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology and Phytase and its Applications, together about 44.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Plant Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An official scientific Journal of the International Association for Cereal Science and Technology (ICC)The Journal of Cereal Science was established in 1983 to provide an International forum for thepublication of original research papers of high standing covering all aspects of cereal science related to the functional and nutritional quality of cereal grains (true cereals – members of the Poaceae family – and starchy pseudocereals – members of the Amaranthaceae, Chenopodiaceae and Polygonaceae families) and their products, in relation to the cereals used. The journal aims at topicality and at providing comprehensive coverage of progress in the field.The journal also publishes concise and critical review articles appraising the status and future directions of specific areas of cereal science and short communications that present news of important advances in research.NotesThe Journal of Cereal Science exists to advance scientific concepts in cereal science, and the content of papers published within it must be consistent with this goal.Manuscripts should not be purely descriptive or confirmatory in nature, but should be innovative, novel and offer new insights into cereal science research.Manuscripts dealing with topics of only restricted, local interest will not be sent for review unless the information presented can be demonstrated to be of general applicability.Manuscripts for which the application happens to be in relation to cereals, but for which the insights are predominantly in an unrelated area of science or technology, will generally not be considered.Research Areas Include:Composition and Analysis of cereal grains in relation to quality in end use;Morphology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics of cereal grains relevant to functional and nutritional characteristics;Structure and Physicochemical properties of functionally and nutritionally important components of cereal grains such as polysaccharides, proteins, oils, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals;Functional, Nutritional and Safety aspects of cereal-based foods and beverages;Processing of cereal grains, where the emphasis is on cereal science insights and their relationships with processing and end-product quality;Genetics and Functional genomics as they relate to end-use quality;Agronomy and Pathology of cereal crops if there is a substantive relationship to end use properties of cereal grains;Industrial products (e.g., starch and non-starch polysaccharide derivatives, protein concentrates, and isolates) from cereal grains, and their science;Storage of cereal grains and derivatives and effects on nutritional and functional quality.Journal of Cereal Science is an official Journal of the International Association for Cereal Science and Technology (ICC).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Food Science & Technology
Editor-in-chief C. M. RosellPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 22%); most named Mainland China 8, United States 5, Canada 5, United Kingdom 2, India 2 (36 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Food composition and propertiesNursing28.5%
- Wheat and Barley Genetics and PathologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences8.6%
- Phytase and its ApplicationsAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.5%
- Microbial Metabolites in Food BiotechnologyNursing7.2%
- Polysaccharides Composition and ApplicationsAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.5%
- Proteins in Food SystemsAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.8%
- GABA and Rice ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.4%
- Celiac Disease Research and ManagementMedicine2.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.26LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.85LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.17LetPub ·
- h-index
- 101LetPub ·
- h-index
- 180OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,718OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.67OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 17.1%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 204LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,168 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 169 | 34 | 70 |
| 2025 | 216 | 55 | 735 |
| 2024 | 221 | 64 | 2,026 |
| 2023 | 172 | 39 | 2,145 |
| 2022 | 183 | 46 | 2,987 |
| 2021 | 202 | 37 | 4,698 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
74 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 6 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 35 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 74 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,930 / EUR 3,680 / GBP 3,150 / JPY 487,440 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,670 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- critical reviewsReviews should present concise critical appraisals of specific areas of topical interest.Length not stated
- research papersThe main activity of the Journal in fulfilling its mission is the publication of original and innovative research papers of a high scientific standard.Length not stated
- short communicationThese are intended as vehicles for conveying news of advances in cereal science, the scientific importance of which merits preferential treatment or as a means …main text ≤ 2,000 words
- short communicationsThese are intended as vehicles for conveying news of advances in cereal science, the scientific importance of which merits preferential treatment or as a means …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access options available; referred to open access information page. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; submissions initially assessed by editors; if suitable, reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers; editors make accept/reject decisions. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy; does not count as prior publication. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Academic Press Inc.
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1983
- ISSN
- 0733-5210
- Electronic ISSN
- 1095-9963
- Society / sponsor
- International Association for Cereal Science and Technology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Cereal Science
What CAS zone is Journal of Cereal Science in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Cereal Science is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Food Science & Technology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Cereal Science?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.26; CiteScore 7.3, h-index 180.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Cereal Science?
The publisher reports about 74 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 6 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Cereal Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Vancouver; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Cereal Science based?
Of the 36 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 22%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (8), United States (5) and Canada (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Cereal Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Cereal Science is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Cereal Science open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Cereal Science is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,930.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .