AUTHOR GUIDELINES

1. General Information

Jurnal Pangan Gizi dan Kesehatan (JPAZIH) publishes peer-reviewed articles in the fields of nutrition, food science, and public health. We accept original research articles, reviews, and brief communications written in English. All manuscripts must be original and not under consideration by other publications.

2. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word (.docx) format to the editorial system or via email at: adminjpazih@pergizipanganntt.id/jpenelitianpgk@gmail.com. Ensure that all authors have read and approved the manuscript before submission.

3. Manuscript Structure

3.1 Title Page

  • Title: Clear, concise, and informative. (Font Palantino MT 18pt)

  • Author(s): Full name(s) and affiliation(s). (Font Palantino MT 8pt)

  • Corresponding Author: Include email address and optional phone number (with country code). 

  • Academic Editor (optional): Suggest potential editors.

  • Article Type: Indicate if it is an Original Research Article, Review, or Communication.

3.2 Abstract and Keywords (Font Palantino MT 10pt)

  • Provide a structured abstract (up to 250 words) with the following subheadings:

    • Background/Objectives

    • Methods

    • Results

    • Conclusions

  • Include 3–10 keywords, separated by semicolons.

3.3 Main Sections (Body Font Palantino MT 10 pt)

1. Introduction
Describe the background, problem statement, significance, and objectives of the study. Cite recent and relevant literature. End with research aims/hypotheses.

2. Materials and Methods
Detail the research design, setting, population and sampling, data collection procedures, instruments used, variable definitions, data analysis methods, and ethical considerations. Include approval from a recognized ethics committee and informed consent if applicable.

3. Results
Present the findings in logical order using tables and figures. Do not interpret results in this section.

4. Discussion
Interpret the findings in context with previous literature, discuss implications, strengths, and limitations, and provide suggestions for future research.

5. Conclusions
Summarize key findings without overstating. State the practical relevance and suggest evidence-based recommendations.

6. Acknowledgments
Mention any contributors, funders, or supporting organizations not listed as authors.

7. Conflicts of Interest
Disclose any conflicts. If none, write: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."

8. References
Use Vancouver style, listed in the order cited in the text. Use square brackets for in-text citations, e.g., [1], [2–4].

Example:

WHO. Global Nutrition Report 2021. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021.
Sari M, Dillon D. Effect of nutrition education. J Nutr Sci. 2019;15(2):120–8.

We recommend using reference management software (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote) and including DOIs where available.

4. Formatting Requirements

  • Use 1 spacing, 10-point Palantino, and justified alignment.

  • Tables and figures must be embedded in the text and labeled consecutively.

  • All abbreviations must be spelled out the first time they appear.

  • Use SI units consistently.

  • Clearly mark subsections (e.g., 2.1, 2.2) in accordance with the template structure.

5. Figures and Tables

  • Include titles and legends.

  • Reference them in the main text (e.g., Figure 1, Table 2).

  • Use high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi).

6. Ethical Considerations

Manuscripts involving human or animal subjects must include a statement of ethics approval (institution, approval number) and informed consent (when applicable).

Example:

This study received ethical clearance from the Health Research Ethics Committee of Nusa Cendana University (No. 123/UN15.3.1/KEPK/2025).

7. Plagiarism and Originality

Manuscripts must be original. All submissions will be screened for plagiarism using iThenticate. A similarity index above 25% may lead to immediate rejection.

8. Open Access and Copyright

Jurnal Pangan Gizi dan Kesehatan is an open-access journal. All published articles are freely accessible and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

This license permits users to share (copy and redistribute) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon) the material for any purpose, even commercially, provided that appropriate credit is given and any modified material is distributed under the same license.

License link: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Authors retain the copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.

9. Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review. The editorial team may request revisions. Final acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory revision and compliance with guidelines.

10. Article Processing Charges

To support the publication process and ensure high-quality editorial services, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) of IDR 500,000, upon acceptance of the manuscript. The APC covers peer review administration, layout editing, and digital archiving.

Payment instructions will be provided by the editorial office after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.

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