Author Guidelines

Authors who wish to submit manuscripts to Nutrition Science and Health Research must follow the guidelines described below.

Language

Manuscripts must be written in English and Indonesian using clear, concise, and grammatically correct academic language. Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts proofread prior to submission.

Originality and Publication Ethics

Submitted manuscripts must meet the following requirements:

The manuscript must be original and unpublished work.
The manuscript must not be under consideration for publication in another journal.
Authors must ensure that all sources are properly cited.
The manuscript must be free from plagiarism.
Any conflicts of interest must be clearly declared.

The journal follows ethical guidelines based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Article Types

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

Original Research Articles
Case Studies related to nutrition and health sciences

Manuscript Preparation

Authors must prepare manuscripts using the journal article template.

General Formatting

Manuscript file format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12 pt
Line spacing: 1.5
Margin: 2.5 cm on all sides
Manuscript length: 4,000 – 7,000 words

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order:

Title

The title should be clear, concise, and informative, with a maximum of 20 words.

Author Information

Include:

Full names of all authors
Institutional affiliations
Country
Email address of the corresponding author

Abstract

The abstract must be written in English and should not exceed 250 words.
The abstract should briefly include:

Background
Objectives
Methods
Results
Conclusions

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords separated by semicolons.

Introduction

The introduction should explain:

Background of the study
Research problems
Relevant literature
Objectives of the research

Methods

This section should clearly describe:

Research design
Study population or sample
Sampling technique
Data collection methods
Research instruments
Data analysis

If human participants are involved, authors must include ethical approval from an institutional review board or ethics committee.

Results

Present the research findings clearly and systematically. Tables and figures should be used where appropriate.

Discussion

The discussion should interpret the findings and compare them with previous studies. Authors should explain the significance of the results and their implications for nutrition science and public health.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the main findings of the study and may include recommendations.

Acknowledgments

Authors may acknowledge funding sources or individuals who contributed to the research but are not listed as authors.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.

References

All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list.

References

References should follow a recognized citation style such as Vancouver Style

Authors are encouraged to:

Use recent references (within the last 10 years).
Cite articles from reputable scientific journals.
Include at least 20 references.

The use of reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is recommended.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should meet the following requirements:

Each table and figure must have a title and number.
Tables should be placed within the manuscript text.
Figures must have clear resolution and captions.
Sources must be cited if the table or figure is adapted from other publications.

Ethical Approval

Research involving human participants must include a statement indicating that the study received approval from an institutional ethics committee.