Manuscript Submission

Article Types We Publish

International Journal of Nutrition welcomes diverse scholarly contributions in nutrition science:

• Original Research Articles - Novel empirical studies with significant findings
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses - Comprehensive evidence syntheses
• Clinical Trials - Reports of intervention studies (registration required)
• Case Reports and Case Series - Clinically significant observations
• Review Articles - State-of-the-art overviews of research areas
• Short Communications - Brief reports of preliminary findings
• Letters to Editor and Commentaries - Scholarly discussions and perspectives
• Methodology Papers - Novel techniques and protocols

Manuscript Structure and Formatting

Main Manuscript Sections

Introduction (500 words or fewer)
State research objectives, provide essential background, and articulate hypotheses tested.

Materials and Methods
Provide sufficient detail for replication. Include:

• Study design and setting
• Participant characteristics and recruitment
• Interventions or exposures
• Outcome measures and assessment tools
• Statistical analyses with software details
• Ethics approval and informed consent procedures

Results
Present findings logically. Use tables and figures to enhance clarity. Include statistical analyses with p-values and confidence intervals.

Discussion (1500 words or fewer)
Interpret findings in context. Address:

• Principal findings and significance
• Comparison with previous research
• Strengths and limitations
• Clinical or public health implications
• Directions for future research

Conclusion
Concise summary of key findings and broader significance. Focus on practical implications.

Supplementary Sections

Acknowledgments: Recognize funding sources (grant numbers required). Acknowledge technical contributions not warranting authorship.

Author Contributions: Specify each author's contribution using CRediT taxonomy.

Funding Statement: Declare all financial support. If unfunded, state: "This research received no specific grant."

Conflict of Interest: Disclose any relationships that could influence research. If none: "The authors declare no conflicts of interest."

References

Use numerical citation system in order of appearance. List first five authors, then "et al." Authors are responsible for accuracy.

Journal Article Format:

Footnotes: Use sparingly for unpublished data or personal communications. Obtain written permission.

Tables and Figures

Tables: Each table on separate page with descriptive title and legend. Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).

Figures: High-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi) in TIFF, EPS, or high-quality JPEG. Each figure with caption below. Ensure text is legible (2mm or larger after reduction).

Abbreviations: Define all abbreviations at first use. Limit to those improving readability.

Research Ethics and Integrity

Clinical Trials: Must be registered in recognized public registry (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov) before enrollment. Include registration number.

Data Availability: We encourage data sharing. Include data availability statement.

Scientific Integrity: Zero tolerance for plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification. All submissions undergo similarity screening.

Supplemental Materials

Manuscripts must be complete and self-contained. Acceptable supplemental materials:

• Extended datasets
• Additional figures or tables
• Video files or animations
• Detailed protocols
• Questionnaires or survey instruments

Copyright and Licensing

All articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This allows:

• Free sharing and adaptation of work
• Use for any purpose, including commercially
• Requirement: Appropriate attribution to authors

Authors retain copyright of their work. The journal has right of first publication.

Publication Fees

Article Processing Charges (APCs) cover peer review management, production, hosting, and archiving. We offer waivers and discounts for authors from low-income countries and exceptional circumstances.

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After Acceptance

Once accepted, your manuscript enters production:

1. Copyediting: Professional editing for clarity and consistency
2. Author Proofs: You receive proofs for final review (48-hour response requested)
3. Publication: Articles published online immediately upon finalization
4. Indexing: Your article is submitted to major indexing services

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