Submission Guidelines
The Journal of Nutrition & Dietetics (JND) provides a platform for high-quality research submissions in nutrition science, dietetics, and food systems. Authors are encouraged to follow the guidelines outlined below to ensure a smooth submission and review process.
Aims and Scope
JND publishes original research, systematic reviews, and case studies in the following areas:
- Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
- Public Health Nutrition
- Food Science & Safety
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Sustainable Diets & Food Security
- Sports & Performance Nutrition
Broad Areas of Submission
JND welcomes contributions in the following categories:
- Original Research Articles
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
- Case Studies and Reports
- Editorials and Commentaries
General Formatting Before Submission
- Manuscripts should be in Microsoft Word format (.docx).
- Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced.
- Include a structured abstract (max 250 words).
- Follow APA 7th edition referencing style.
How to Prepare Tables, Figures, and Other Elements
- Tables should be created in Word and placed within the manuscript.
- Figures should be submitted in high-resolution (JPEG, PNG, TIFF).
- All images should be labeled appropriately and cited in the text.
Submission Sizes
- Research Articles: Max 7,000 words
- Reviews & Meta-Analyses: Max 8,500 words
- Case Reports: Max 3,500 words
- Editorials & Commentaries: Max 1,500 words
Submission Requirements
Authors should ensure that their submissions adhere to the following guidelines:
- Manuscripts should be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
- All co-authors should approve the final manuscript.
- Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
- All research should comply with ethical standards and include necessary approvals.
Article Processing Charge
A publication fee of USD 50 applies upon acceptance of an open-access article. No submission or review fees are charged. Authors from low-income countries may apply for a waiver — see the Article Processing Charges page for details.
Peer Review Timeline
The JND follows a structured peer-review process. For full details see the Peer Review Process page.
- Pre-Review Checks: 2–4 weeks
- Peer Review Process: 4 weeks
- Proofreading and Final Approval: 4 weeks
- Total Submission to Publication Timeline: Approximately 12 weeks
Submit Your Manuscript
Manuscripts are submitted through the KNDI Article Information System (AIS). Register or log in, then create a new submission under My Articles.
Start submission on AISAfter submission
You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Track the status of your manuscript at any time by logging into ais.kndi.institute. The typical peer-review timeline is 12 weeks (3 months). Queries may be directed to kndijournal@kndi.institute.
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