Journal of Light Industry (CN 41-1437/TS, ISSN 2096-1553) is an academic journal with significant influence in China's light industry, administered by the Education Department of Henan Province and sponsored by Zhengzhou University of Light Industry. Founded in 1986, the journal was originally named Journal of Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, and was renamed to Journal of Zhengzhou University of Light Industry (Natural Science) in 2012. It was further renamed to Journal of Light Industry in 2016. The journal is currently published bimonthly, with the print version published on the 15th of every even month, and the online version available 5-10 days in advance.

Aims

The journal regularly reports on the latest scientific and technological research achievements related to light industry at home and abroad. It aims to promote the integration of industry and research, disseminate research achievements, enhance academic exchanges, stimulate innovation, and promote socio-economic prosperity.

Scope & Target Readers

The journal primarily features pioneering research in the fields of food science and engineering, tobacco science and engineering, and other cognate fields within the light industry. Our core readership comprises academic researchers, university faculty and students, professional engineers and technicians, and managerial staff in pertinent disciplines.

Indexing

The journal has been selected as a Chinese Core Journal by Peking University (2020 & 2023 Editions) and a Source Journal for Science Citation Database (SCD). It is included in various domestic and international databases, including the databases of CAB Abstracts and Global Health (UK), Food Science and Technology Abstracts (FSTA), Russian AJ VINITI, American Chemical Abstracts (CA), EBSCO, Ulrichsweb, ICI World of journals, CNKI, Wanfang Data, Chongqing VIP, etc.

Awards & Honors

§  In January 2023, honored with the "Henan Outstanding Publication Award for 2022 - Journal Category".

§  In December 2022, recognized as one of the "Outstanding Scientific Journals of Chinese Universities for 2022".

§  Continuously ranked as a "First-Class Journal in Henan Province" for five consecutive editions in 2008, 2011, 2014, 2016, and 2018.

§  In 2016, evaluated by the Society of China University Journals as an "Outstanding Scientific Journal of Chinese Universities".

§  In 2014, received the "Distinctive Academic Journal Award of Chinese Universities" from the Department of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Education.