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Appetite

Appetite is an international research journal specializing in cultural, social, psychological, sensory and physiological influences on the selection and intake of foods and drinks. It covers normal and disordered eating and drinking and welcomes studies of both human and non-human animal behaviour toward food. Appetite publishes research reports, reviews and commentaries, with thematic special issues appearing regularly. Submissions are expected to be based primarily on observations directly related to the selection and intake of foods and drinks.

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Subject Behavioral Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics
Impact Factor 3.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0195-6663
eISSN 1095-8304
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC: USD 4,310 excluding taxes; subscription publication has no publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

Appetite accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full Length Papers

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter should state that the authors have complied with the Guidelines.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured as a single paragraph.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords and must not include highlights.
References References and in-text citations must follow APA 7th edition style. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters such as a, b, and c.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions, and each figure must have a caption and be submitted as a separate file.
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Commentary Sections

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that the authors have complied with the Guidelines.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and formatted as a single paragraph.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, must not include highlights, and must not use generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or alter images.
References References and in-text citations must follow APA 7th edition style. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted within the manuscript as editable text rather than images. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in sequence, and include captions.
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Recent Publications

Beyond transparency: The double-edged effects of animal husbandry and welfare information on consumer perceptions of meat

Marcel Nicolas Grub, Andrea Groeppel-Klein

10.1016/j.appet.2026.108554
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Testing a learning-based account of interoceptive hunger using an illusory induction

Richard J. Stevenson, Heather M. Francis, Daiana Martin-Rivera, Fiona Wylie, Vincent Ho, Supreet Saluja

10.1016/j.appet.2026.108553
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Reward responses to food stimuli across sensory modalities: Hunger modulates wanting differentially for pictures and odors

Androula Savva, Anna Gerlicher, Lucile Rey, Marc Guitart-Masip, Ata Ghaderi, Cynthia M. Bulik, Janina Seubert

10.1016/j.appet.2026.108557
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Individual and social factors influence dietary practices during ‘Meat Free Monday’: results from a prospective study

Richard O. de Visser, Suzanne Barnard

10.1016/j.appet.2026.108555
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Does time scarcity amplify high-calorie food preferences in adolescents? The role of analytical thinking and awe

Haide Chen, Wenrou Zhou, Jiaxin Guan, Jiuyi Sun, Xiaowei Chu

10.1016/j.appet.2026.108558
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

3 days from submission to first decision; 71 days from submission to decision after review; 154 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A submission cover letter is required and should state that the authors have complied with the guidelines.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 4,310 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Eating Disorders and Behaviors Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Behavioral Health and Interventions Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Diet and metabolism studies Culinary Culture and Tourism Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Nutritional Studies and Diet Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Obesity and Health Practices Organic Food and Agriculture Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Human auditory perception and evaluation Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Multisensory perception and integration Educational Robotics and Engineering Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior Environmental Education and Sustainability

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