From Food Research to Publication: A Guide for JKUAT SOFNUS Researchers

You have completed your research, analysed the findings and written your thesis. What comes next? For many postgraduate students, the next step is to turn that work into a journal article and share it with a wider academic audience. At Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), the School of Food and Nutrition Sciences (SOFNUS) brings together research in food science, food technology, nutrition, dietetics and related fields. This broad scope means that different studies may require different publication outlets. For researchers looking to publish, IPR Journals and Books (IPRJB) provides several journals that can be considered according to the subject and focus of the manuscript.

Which IPRJB Journal Fits Your Research?

Journal selection becomes easier when you begin with the main theme of your study. A food safety paper, for example, may require a different outlet from research on clinical nutrition or hospitality management.

The International Journal of Food Sciences is particularly relevant to studies centred on food science and technology. Its scope covers areas such as food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering, processing, quality, safety, nutrition, biotechnology and preservation. Where the research has a stronger health dimension, the Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing provides another possible outlet. Studies with biological or microbiological foundations can also be assessed against the scope of the International Journal of Biology. For work linking agriculture with food production or food security, the International Journal of Agriculture may be relevant. Meanwhile, studies focused on food service, hospitality operations and related management issues can be considered for the International Journal of Modern Hospitality and Tourism. Before submitting, always compare your manuscript with the current scope and author guidelines of the selected IPR Journals and Books title.

Turning a Thesis Into a Journal Article

A thesis contains detailed information about the entire research process. A journal article needs a more focused presentation. Rather than transferring the dissertation directly into a journal template, identify the main finding or contribution you want the article to communicate. Build the paper around the research problem, methodology, key findings and conclusion. For example, a dissertation may address several objectives. One journal article could focus on a particularly important finding and explain its implications in greater depth. This creates a clearer paper and helps readers understand the contribution without working through unnecessary detail.

What Does CUE Say About Publication?

Publication can form part of postgraduate requirements. The CUE Universities Standards and Guidelines, 2014 state that before the award of a doctoral degree, a candidate should normally show proof of acceptance for publication of at least two papers in refereed journals. The Draft Universities General Regulations and Schedules, 2026 proposes at least one paper in a refereed journal for a Master’s candidate and publication requirements involving two papers in scientifically indexed refereed journals for doctoral candidates. The 2026 document is a draft. Therefore, SOFNUS postgraduate students should confirm the current requirement applicable to their specific JKUAT programme before using a journal publication to satisfy a graduation condition.

Why Does Peer Review Matter?

Peer review provides academic assessment before an article is published. The selected IPR Journals and Books titles describe peer-review processes for submitted manuscripts.

For authors, this process can provide:

• Expert assessment of the manuscript.
• Feedback on areas that need improvement.
• An opportunity to revise and strengthen the paper.
• Editorial consideration before publication.
• Experience in responding to academic reviewers.

For example, the International Journal of Food Sciences describes a peer-review process involving experts in relevant fields, while the International Journal of Modern Hospitality and Tourism describes a double-blind review process.

This gives authors a structured route from manuscript preparation to publication.

What About Indexing and Research Visibility?

Once published, an article needs to be discoverable by other scholars. The selected IPR Journals and Books titles list academic discovery and indexing services such as Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, Crossref, SCILIT and Dimensions, depending on the journal. These services can support the visibility of published research. However, they are not identical. If your JKUAT programme requires a particular database, such as Scopus or Web of Science, confirm that requirement before submission.

Why Publish With IPR Journals and Books?

A journal article can contribute to your academic profile in several ways.

• Greater research visibility: Publishing online allows your findings to reach readers beyond your institution.
• A documented scholarly contribution: Your article becomes part of your research record.
• DOI identification: IPRJB journals assign DOI identifiers to published articles, making them easier to reference and locate.
• Peer-review experience: Reviewer feedback can help improve the quality of your current and future manuscripts.
• Access to subject-focused journals: IPRJB offers different publication avenues across food science, nutrition, biology, agriculture and hospitality.
• Publication documentation: Published work can be accompanied by article and publication details that support your academic record.

Before You Submit

A strong manuscript still needs a careful final check. Before sending your article to IPR Journals and Book, confirm:

• Your topic fits the journal’s scope.
• The title reflects the actual study.
• The abstract clearly presents the research.
• The methodology is understandable.
• The findings address the research questions.
• References are complete and properly formatted.
• The manuscript follows the journal’s author guidelines.
• Your JKUAT programme’s publication requirement has been confirmed.
• Any required indexing database has been verified.

These checks can reduce avoidable revisions and help you submit a paper that is properly aligned with the chosen journal.

Take the Next Step With Your SOFNUS Research

Research in the School of Food and Nutrition Sciences covers subjects that affect everyday life, from food quality and safety to nutrition, health, agriculture and hospitality. IPR Journals and Books provides publication options across these areas, allowing authors to consider a journal that corresponds with the focus of their work. The important step is to match your manuscript with the appropriate journal scope, rather than choosing a publication outlet based only on its title.

Review the journal requirements, confirm your postgraduate publication obligations and prepare your manuscript carefully before submission.

Ready to Publish?

IPR Journals and Books submission email: journals@iprjb.org

Submit Your Article to IPR Journals and Books

Your research does not have to end with your thesis. Turn your findings into a focused article and give your work an opportunity to join the wider academic conversation.