Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences
The Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences (Pak J Food Sci) is committed to the principles of open access to scientific research. We believe that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Open access means that all published articles are made freely available online immediately upon publication, enabling any user to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles.
To support the costs of publication and ensure sustainable open access, the Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) after manuscript acceptance.
| Author Category | Fee | Payment Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Local Authors (Pakistan) | Rs. 10,000 | After manuscript acceptance |
| International Authors | USD 250 | After manuscript acceptance |
Figures submitted in color will be published in color in the online version of the journal at no additional cost. If you wish to have color figures in the printed version, the fee will be determined during the production process.
The Article Processing Charge covers the costs associated with:
Authors publishing in the Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication.
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences accepts the following article types for publication:
Word Limit: 6,000 words
Abstract: 250 words max
Tables/Figures: Up to 10 total
Word Limit: 3,000 words
Abstract: 150 words max
Tables/Figures: Up to 4 total
Word Limit: 10,000 words
Abstract: 250 words max
Tables/Figures: Up to 10 total
Word Limit: 7,000 words
Abstract: 250 words max
Tables/Figures: Up to 8 total
Word Limit: 2,500-5,500 words
Abstract: 150-250 words
Tables/Figures: Up to 4 total
Word Limit: 3,000 words
Abstract: 150 words max
Tables/Figures: Up to 3 total
The Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences employs a rigorous double-anonymized peer review process:
Open access articles are available to anyone with an internet connection, increasing the reach and impact of your research.
Studies show that open access articles receive more citations than subscription-based articles.
Your research becomes accessible to practitioners, policymakers, and the general public who may not have institutional access.
Many research funders now require open access publication of funded research.
For any queries regarding manuscript submission, please contact:
Editorial Office
support@pjfs.org.pk
+92 333 5278329
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