Resources for University Researchers

For effective literature searching and journal publishing

As a researcher, there are so many demands on your time. You need to find and keep up-to-date with published science. You need to undertake high-quality literature reviews for grant applications and research projects. You need to publish and present at conferences. As well as your research, you may be teaching. And this isn't a comprehensive list... it's a lot. 

As a not-for-profit publisher and educational charity, our mission is to fundamentally understand and serve the information needs of the food community.

So in addition to our flagship database FSTA, we have developed some fantastic resources to help you research effectively and navigate the publishing process. 

Build your understanding of literature reviews and how to plan and carry out your literature searches

Check out our Guide to learn about literature reviews and why they are important.

Find the right journal for your paper

Predatory journals are a growing area, and it can be challenging to identify legitimate journals for your paper. You don't want to waste time and funding or risk your reputation by publishing in predatory journals. We have developed solutions to help you.  

Our solutions are based on FSTA's coverage list. Journals are assessed for inclusion in FSTA by our team of experts, and this assessment is based on the journals’ quality, integrity and relevance to FSTA. So, you can be confident they are peer-reviewed and not predatory.

Build your understanding of literature reviews and how to plan and carry out your literature searches

Check out our Guide to learn about literature reviews and why they are important.

Find the right journal for your paper

Predatory journals are a growing area, and it can be challenging to identify legitimate journals for your paper. You don't want to waste time and funding or risk your reputation by publishing in predatory journals. We have developed solutions to help you.  

Our solutions are based on FSTA's coverage list. Journals are assessed for inclusion in FSTA by our team of experts, and this assessment is based on the journals’ quality, integrity and relevance to FSTA. So, you can be confident they are peer-reviewed and not predatory.