Submission Guidelines and Manuscript Preparation

AFNS welcomes manuscripts that contribute to advancing food and nutritional science. To ensure a smooth review and publication process, authors are required to follow the detailed submission and preparation guidelines outlined below.

Step 1: Registration and Login

Authors must create an account in the Author’s Portal. Registration requires a valid email address and ORCID ID. Returning authors can log in to submit new manuscripts or track existing ones.

Step 2: Preparing Your Manuscript

Manuscripts should follow the general structure outlined in the Author Guidelines. Specific requirements include:

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX.
  • Text: Double-spaced, 12-point font, margins of 2.5 cm.
  • Title page: Full title, author names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, and corresponding author contact.
  • Abstract: 250–300 words, structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion).
  • Keywords: 4–6 keywords relevant to the manuscript.
  • Figures and Tables: High-resolution, with captions; editable tables, not images.
  • References: APA 7th edition or Vancouver style, consistent throughout, with DOI links where possible.

Step 3: Online Submission

Log in to the Author’s Portal and follow the guided submission process:

  1. Enter metadata (title, abstract, keywords, author details).
  2. Upload manuscript and supplementary files (datasets, appendices, multimedia).
  3. Confirm ethical declarations (human/animal approval, conflict of interest, funding sources).
  4. Review and confirm compliance with AFNS policies before final submission.

Step 4: Editorial Screening

Submissions are screened by editors for scope, formatting, plagiarism (via similarity detection tools), and compliance with ethical requirements. Manuscripts that pass this stage proceed to peer review.

Step 5: Peer Review

AFNS uses a double-blind peer review system. Authors are notified of reviewer feedback, which may result in acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Authors are encouraged to respond to reviewers respectfully and comprehensively.

Step 6: Post-Acceptance

After acceptance, manuscripts undergo copyediting, typesetting, and proofing. Authors receive proofs to check before the article is published as the Version of Record with an assigned DOI.

Ethical and Transparency Requirements

Submissions must include:

  • Ethics approval statements for human and animal studies.
  • Informed consent declarations, where applicable.
  • Conflict of interest and funding disclosures.
  • Data availability statements.

Tips for Manuscript Preparation

  • Keep writing clear, concise, and free from jargon.
  • Highlight novelty and contribution in the introduction and conclusion.
  • Check consistency of references, figures, and tables before submission.
  • Ensure all co-authors approve the final manuscript before submission.

Contact for Assistance

For technical or editorial queries, contact the editorial office: [email protected]

Conclusion

Careful manuscript preparation and adherence to submission guidelines benefit authors, reviewers, and readers alike. AFNS encourages authors to view these requirements as an opportunity to showcase their research with clarity, professionalism, and impact.

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