Eligibility Requirements

Who can submit:

  • Current undergraduate students at any accredited institution
  • Students who have graduated within the past two years (early graduate students qualify)
  • Co-authored papers are welcome if the primary author meets eligibility requirements

Subject Areas:

  • Food Science
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Food Technology
  • Dietetics
  • Sports Nutrition

Manuscript Types

Research Articles

Length: 4,000-8,000 words (including references)

Description: Original research papers presenting new insights, interpretations, or analyses in food science, clinical nutrition, or related methodology.

Book Reviews

Length: 1,000-2,000 words

Description: Critical reviews of recent academic books in HET and related fields. Books should be published within the last 3 years.

Review Essays

Length: 2,000-4,000 words

Description: Synthetic essays reviewing multiple books or examining themes across several works.

Research Notes

Length: 1,000-3,000 words

Description: Brief communications reporting preliminary findings, methodological innovations, or responses to published articles.

Formatting Guidelines

General Format

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
  • Spacing: Double-spaced throughout
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Page numbers: Bottom center
  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF

Title Page

Include the following on a separate title page:

  • Article title
  • Author name(s) and affiliation(s)
  • Contact information (email address)
  • Word count
  • Abstract (150-250 words)
  • Keywords (3-6 terms)

Citations and References

Style: Chicago Manual of Style (Notes and Bibliography system)

Examples:

Book: Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1776), 23.

Journal Article: Mark Blaug, "The Methodology of Economics: Or How Economists Explain," Cambridge Journal of Economics 4, no. 2 (1980): 137-160.

Chapter: Joseph Schumpeter, "The Creative Response in Economic History," in Essays on Economic Topics, ed. Richard V. Clemence (Port Washington: Kennikat Press, 1951), 216-226.

Submission Process

1

Prepare Your Manuscript

Ensure your manuscript follows all formatting guidelines and includes all required elements.

2

Create an Account

Register for an account on our submission system (if you haven't already).

3

Submit Online

Use our online submission system to upload your manuscript and complete the submission form.

4

Editorial Review

Your submission will be reviewed by our editorial team for initial screening.

5

Peer Review

If accepted for review, your manuscript will undergo double-blind peer review.

6

Decision

You will receive a decision with reviewer comments and revision guidance if applicable.

Start Your Submission

Review Process Timeline

  • Initial Editorial Review: 2-3 weeks
  • Peer Review: 6-8 weeks
  • Author Revisions: 4-6 weeks (if required)
  • Final Decision: 1-2 weeks after revision submission
  • Publication: Within 3 months of acceptance

Note: These timelines are estimates and may vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

Publication Ethics

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are checked for plagiarism using professional software. Any evidence of plagiarism will result in immediate rejection.

Originality

Manuscripts must be original work that has not been published elsewhere or submitted simultaneously to other journals.

Authorship

All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the work. Changes to authorship after submission require approval from all authors.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial relationships that might bias their work.