Publisher
ABRAN – Brazilian Association of Nutrology
About the Journal
The International Journal of Nutrology (IJN) is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, open-access journal established in 2011 that focuses on nutrology and related medical and health sciences. Published by the Brazilian Association of Nutrology (ABRAN) and managed by MetaScience Press, the journal serves as an international platform for disseminating scientific research related to nutrition, dietary interventions, and health promotion. IJN publishes articles in English and Portuguese and is indexed in major databases such as Scopus and EMBASE, reflecting its academic visibility and relevance in the fields of medicine, food science, and nutrition.
The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of scientific and publication ethics by adhering to the guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). It supports transparency, rigorous peer review, and the advancement of evidence-based healthcare research. IJN also encourages the dissemination of preprint research on recognized public platforms, promoting open scientific discussion and collaboration before formal publication.
Aims and Scope
The primary aim of the International Journal of Nutrology is to advance scientific knowledge in nutrology and related disciplines by publishing innovative and evidence-based research that contributes to disease prevention, treatment, and overall human health. The journal seeks to provide a multidisciplinary forum for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals working in areas connected to nutrition, metabolism, lifestyle medicine, and therapeutic dietary interventions.
The scope of IJN is broad and interdisciplinary, encompassing clinical, preclinical, experimental, epidemiological, and public health studies related to nutrition and health sciences. Topics include lifestyle medicine, quality of life, healthy aging, sports and exercise, chronic diseases, regenerative medicine, food science, pharmacology, and omics technologies such as metabolomics and proteomics. The journal also welcomes contributions from related health fields, including dentistry and medical education, as well as original articles, reviews, case reports, letters, and special editions that support the advancement of nutrological science and healthcare practice.