---
name: Food Journal Manuscript Formatting
slug: food-journal-manuscript-formatting
category: Writing
description: Format manuscripts for KeAi/Tsinghua food journals (Journal of Future Foods, Food Science and Human Wellness) according to author guidelines, including numbered references, abstract limits, and figure specs.
github: "https://github.com/PangenomeAI/academic-skills-food-nutrition/tree/main/journals/j-future-foods"
language: Python
stars: 17
forks: 1
install: "git clone https://github.com/PangenomeAI/academic-skills-food-nutrition"
added: 2026-07-16T13:43:16.540Z
last_synced: 2026-07-16T13:43:16.540Z
canonical_url: "https://dirskills.com/skills/food-journal-manuscript-formatting"
---

# Food Journal Manuscript Formatting

Format manuscripts for KeAi/Tsinghua food journals (Journal of Future Foods, Food Science and Human Wellness) according to author guidelines, including numbered references, abstract limits, and figure specs.

**Install:** `git clone https://github.com/PangenomeAI/academic-skills-food-nutrition`

## README

# KeAi / Tsinghua Food Journals — Shared Author Guideline Skill

**Publisher:** KeAi (Elsevier-hosted) / Tsinghua University Press · **Verified:** 2026-07 · Sources: [Journal of Future Foods GfA](https://www.keaipublishing.com/en/journals/journal-of-future-foods/guide-for-authors/), [Food Science and Human Wellness GfA](https://www.keaipublishing.com/en/journals/food-science-and-human-wellness/guide-for-authors/). Both are Gold open access on ScienceDirect; the template follows the Elsevier layout.

## Applies to
| Journal | Abbrev | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Journal of Future Foods | J FUTURE FOODS | Novel/future foods, sustainable food science |
| Food Science and Human Wellness | FOOD SCI HUM WELL | Food science linked to nutrition, health, wellness |

## Article types
Research articles; Reviews; Short communications; Perspectives.

## Manuscript structure
Title page → Abstract → Keywords → 1. Introduction → 2. Materials and methods → 3. Results and discussion → 4. Conclusions → declarations → References → figure/table legends. Continuous line and page numbering.

- **Abstract:** unstructured, ≤250 words.
- **Keywords:** up to 6.
- **Highlights / graphical abstract:** encouraged (Elsevier-style), confirm per journal.

## Reference style
**Numbered (Vancouver / Elsevier numbered).** In-text `[1]`; numbered reference list with DOIs.

Example:
> [1] A.B. Author, C.D. Author, Title of the article, Journal of Future Foods 3 (2023) 123–130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfutfo.2023.xx.xxx

## Figures & tables
Figures ≥300 dpi (line art ≥1000 dpi); vector preferred; ~90 mm / ~190 mm column widths; editable tables; cite in order.

## Submission checklist
- [ ] Abstract ≤250 words · [ ] ≤6 keywords · [ ] Numbered references with DOIs
- [ ] Declaration of competing interest · [ ] Data availability · [ ] CRediT contributions
- [ ] Line + page numbering · [ ] Figures ≥300 dpi · [ ] Cover letter

## Formatting constraints
```yaml
journal_group: KeAi/Tsinghua (Journal of Future Foods, Food Science and Human Wellness)
publisher: KeAi/Elsevier
reference_style: numbered-vancouver
abstract_words: 250
keywords_max: 6
line_numbering: required
open_access: gold
figure_dpi: {halftone: 300, line_art: 1000}
column_widths_mm: [90, 190]
```