Submit a Manuscript to the Journal
Journal of Apicultural Research
For a Special Issue on
Advancing Analytical Methods for Honey Authentication and Adulteration Detection
Abstract deadline
Manuscript deadline
Special Issue Editor(s)
Prof. Dr. M. Teresa Sancho,
Universidad de Burgos (University of Burgos), Burgos, Spain
mtsancho@ubu.es
Dr Otilia Bobis,
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
obobis@usamvcluj.ro
Dr Maria Dimou,
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
mdimou@agro.auth.gr
Dr Maria Bouga,
Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece
bougam@ibra.org.uk
Dr Melanie Parejo,
University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, Spain
parejom@ibra.org.uk
Advancing Analytical Methods for Honey Authentication and Adulteration Detection
The Journal of Apicultural Research invites submissions for a Special Issue dedicated to "Advancing Analytical Methods for Honey Authentication and Adulteration Detection" focusing on Apis mellifera honey.
Honey adulteration has become an increasingly widespread issue, compromising not only economic integrity but also public health, particularly through the introduction of undeclared allergens. Standard detection techniques are often outpaced by the growing sophistication of fraudulent practices. There is a critical and urgent need for innovative, robust, and validated analytical methods capable of ensuring the authenticity and traceability of honey.
This Special Issue aims to compile a comprehensive overview of current and emerging methodologies in the field, encompassing chemical, molecular, spectroscopic, and statistical tools for the detection of adulterants and the identification of honey’s botanical and geographical origins. We welcome submissions that focus on method development and validation, comparative studies of analytical techniques, and critical reviews of existing methodologies.
Topics may include but are not limited to:
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Chemical and spectroscopic profiling for authenticity verification
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DNA-based methods for botanical origin determination
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Isotope ratio analysis and trace element profiling
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Comparative evaluations of detection methods
Submitted manuscripts can be Original Research articles, Review articles or Notes and Comments type of articles. Articles related to medical science, pharmacology, and microbiology are not the focus of this special issue.
Why submit to this Special Issue?
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Articles will benefit from wide promotion through IBRA and our publisher Taylor & Francis, significantly increasing visibility and citation potential.
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Contributing to this issue positions your work at the forefront of a rapidly evolving and globally relevant field.
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You will also benefit from a fast, fair, and high-quality peer-review process designed to ensure timely and rigorous evaluation.
Submission Instructions
Abstracts should be submitted by 31 January 2026.
When submitting your abstract, please choose the special issue titled 'JAR Special issue: Analytical Honey Methods' from the drop-down menu. The abstract should include a comprehensive summary of the study with a brief introduction of the motivation for the research question, the methods used, the results obtained and a conclusions statement. Please review the instructions to authors before submitting your abstract. The abstract should be unstructured, include 5-8 keywords, include no more than 250 words and not include any references.
Submitted abstracts will be evaluated by the special issue editors, and authors will be notified in March 2026. Selected authors will be asked to submit their full papers by June 30, 2026 at the latest. Abstract selection does not guarantee acceptance of the full paper, which will go through standard peer review for acceptance in the Journal of Apicultural Research. Papers will be published online upon acceptance, and authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts as soon as they are ready to benefit from earlier publication.
We look forward to your contributions that will help advance the science of honey authentication and ensure the integrity of this vital product.