Special Issue

Special Issue

Special Issue

In Collaboration with the 2nd GHI World Congress (25–27 June 2025)
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of the Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods (QASCF) (Q1/Impact factor 5.3) journal dedicated to the 2nd GHI World Congress, held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

This special issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research and reviews presented during the Congress, as well as relevant contributions from the broader scientific community working in food quality, safety, and regulation.

 Scope:

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

  • Food safety and Toxicology
  • Food quality traceability
  • Risk assessment management
  • Sustainability & regulatory science
  • Innovations in food processing and packaging

 Submission Timeline:

  • Opens: July 2025
  • Closes: 31 October 2025
  • Fast-track Peer Review: The first decision within 31 days

 Article Processing Charges (APC) – Special Discounts:

Thanks to our partnership with GHI, all participants of GHI should enjoy from

  • Research Articles: $875 (50% off)
  • Review Articles: $750 (50% off)
  • Short Communications: $650 (50% off)
  • 2 full waivers for selected outstanding submissions

 Editorial Support:

The special issue will be edited under the guidance of Dr. Iuliana Vintila, with scientific oversight by Dr. Amin Mousavi Khaneghah, Co-Editor-in-Chief of QASCF.

 Why Publish in This Special Issue?

  • Be part of a high-visibility gold-sponsored collaboration
  • Benefit from wide dissemination via QASCF and GHI platforms
  • Receive expedited peer-review and publication

For manuscript submissions and guidelines, visit: www.qascf.com

For questions, please contact:

Dr. Amin Mousavi Khaneghah – mousavi@qacsf.com

Dr. Iuliana Vintila – [editorial contact]