Archives of Food and Nutrition Research

1. General Information

Archives of Food and Nutrition Research (AFNR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality research articles, review articles, clinical studies, case reports, experimental studies, and nutrition-based investigations in food science, nutrition, and related health disciplines. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including human nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, food science and technology, food processing and preservation, food safety, food microbiology, food chemistry, dietetics, nutritional biochemistry, dietary assessment, malnutrition, obesity, vitamins and minerals, functional foods, nutraceuticals, food toxicology, food quality and analysis, agricultural food systems, maternal and child nutrition, sports nutrition, therapeutic diets, nutritional epidemiology, food sustainability, and community nutrition.

All submissions must be:

• Original and unpublished
• Not under consideration elsewhere
• Written in clear and professional English

2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following categories:

• Original Research Articles (3000–6000 words)
• Review Articles (4000–8000 words)
• Case Reports / Case Studies (1500–3000 words)
• Short Communications (1000–2000 words)
• Editorials and Commentaries

3. Manuscript Preparation

Structure of Manuscript

Authors should organize their manuscript in the following order:

• Title Page
• Abstract and Keywords
• Main Text
• Acknowledgments
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• References
• Tables and Figures

Title Page

The title page must include:

• Full title of the manuscript
• Author names and affiliations
• Corresponding author details (email, phone, address)
• Running title (short title)

Abstract and Keywords

• Maximum 300 words
• Must include: background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion
• Provide 3–5 keywords

4. Manuscript Formatting

• Use clear headings and subheadings
• References should follow Vancouver style
• Tables and figures must be numbered and cited in order
• Use standard abbreviations and define them at first use

5. Ethical Considerations

• Authors must ensure originality and avoid plagiarism
• Proper consent must be obtained for patient-related data
• Any conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed

6. Submission Process

• Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal submission system or via email
• A cover letter must be included stating:
  • Originality of the work
  • Type of article
  • Confirmation that the manuscript is not submitted elsewhere

7. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process:

• Initial editorial screening
• Review by subject experts
• Revision (if required)
• Final decision by the editorial team

8. Copyright and Licensing

• Authors retain copyright of their work
• The journal may publish under open-access terms
• Proper citation is required for reuse

9. Contact Information

For any queries regarding submission or publication, authors may contact the editorial office at:
Email: contact@felizpublishers.com