Author Guidelines

AFNS welcomes submissions from researchers, practitioners, and scholars worldwide. To ensure consistency, quality, and transparency, authors must prepare manuscripts in accordance with the following guidelines. Careful attention to these requirements will expedite the review and publication process.

General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English.
  • All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • Files should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX formats.
  • Double-spacing, 12-point font, and 2.5 cm margins are required.

Article Types

  • Original Research Articles: Novel findings with robust methodology (3,000–6,000 words).
  • Review Articles: Comprehensive overviews of emerging or established topics (4,000–8,000 words).
  • Case Reports / Short Communications: Concise presentations of specific cases or findings (1,000–2,500 words).
  • Editorials / Commentaries: Expert perspectives or opinion pieces (up to 1,500 words).

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title Page: Title, author names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, and corresponding author contact.
  2. Abstract: Structured (250–300 words) with sections for background, methods, results, and conclusions.
  3. Keywords: 4–6 keywords for indexing purposes.
  4. Introduction: Context, rationale, and objectives.
  5. Methods: Detailed enough for replication, with ethical approval noted.
  6. Results: Findings supported by tables, figures, or supplementary data.
  7. Discussion: Interpretation, limitations, and implications for practice or policy.
  8. Conclusions: Clear summary of contributions.
  9. References: Cited in-text using APA or Vancouver style, consistently applied.

Figures and Tables

  • Figures must be submitted in high-resolution formats (TIFF, JPEG, PNG, or EPS).
  • Tables should be editable text, not images.
  • All figures and tables must include descriptive captions and be cited in the text.

References

Authors may use APA (7th edition) or Vancouver citation style, but consistency is required throughout the manuscript. References must include DOI links where available.

Supplementary Materials

Supporting data, multimedia, or appendices may be uploaded as supplementary files. These will be published alongside the article and preserved for long-term access.

Ethical Considerations

Authors must adhere to the Ethical Standards for Authors. This includes securing ethical approval for human or animal studies and disclosing conflicts of interest and funding sources.

Submission Process

Manuscripts are submitted online through the Author’s Portal. Authors must create an account, complete metadata fields (title, abstract, keywords), and upload all files. Confirmation emails are sent automatically after submission.

After Submission

Submissions undergo editorial screening for scope, formatting, and plagiarism before peer review. Authors are notified of decisions within 4–6 weeks. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting and proofing.

Tips for Successful Submission

  • Ensure clarity, conciseness, and logical structure.
  • Check spelling, grammar, and consistency of terms.
  • Include ORCID IDs for all authors.
  • Verify that tables, figures, and references are complete and accurate.

Conclusion

Following these Author Guidelines helps ensure a smooth, efficient review and publication process. By preparing manuscripts carefully, authors contribute to the journal’s mission of advancing food and nutritional science with clarity and rigor.