Journal Metrics

Consistent, transparent publishing metrics help authors plan submissions and track impact. The following benchmarks are applied across the International Journal of Nutrition.

Journal At a Glance

International Journal of Nutrition is a peer reviewed, open access journal focused on clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, dietary assessment, and food science. The journal emphasizes transparent methods, data availability, and rapid dissemination for real world impact.

• ISSN: 2379-7835
• Open access publishing model
• DOI assigned to every article
• Global readership and indexing distribution

Benefits for Editors

Professional Value

Serving as an IJN editor demonstrates commitment to research quality and positions you as a trusted leader in the field. Editorial contributions are valued in promotion reviews and grant evaluations.

• Evidence of service to the scientific community
• Opportunities to influence emerging nutrition topics
• Visibility across international author networks

Support from IJN

Editors receive dedicated staff support, workflow tools, and clear decision templates. The editorial office manages administration so editors can focus on scientific quality.

• Access to reviewer databases and recommendations
• Templates for decisions and reviewer invitations
• Ethics and policy guidance from senior editors

Editorial Expectations

Editors are expected to provide timely assessments, maintain confidentiality, and uphold research integrity. Typical handling times are aligned with journal review benchmarks.

Editors may occasionally recommend reviewer additions or policy updates that improve quality.

Impact on the Field

Editors influence the direction of nutrition science by highlighting rigorous methods and clinically meaningful outcomes. This leadership helps raise standards across the discipline.

Serving on the board signals commitment to transparent, evidence based publishing.

It also strengthens cross institutional collaboration.

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