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Article Processing

Once a manuscript is accepted for publication in the International Journal of Nutrition, Dietetics & Health (IJNDH), it enters the production phase. This page outlines the article processing workflow, from acceptance to online publication.

Production Workflow

1. Acceptance Notification

Upon acceptance, the corresponding author receives an official acceptance letter via email. This letter includes:

  • Manuscript ID and title
  • Assigned volume and issue (if applicable)
  • Copyright agreement requirements
  • Instructions for the next steps

2. Copyright Agreement

Authors must complete and sign a copyright agreement before publication. This agreement specifies:

  • Copyright ownership (typically retained by authors or transferred to the journal)
  • Licensing terms (usually Creative Commons licenses for open access)
  • Author rights and permissions
  • Third-party use permissions

The agreement is completed electronically through our submission system.

3. Article Processing Charges

As an open-access journal, IJNDH charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover publication costs. The APC includes:

  • Peer review management
  • Professional copyediting and proofreading
  • Typesetting and formatting
  • Online hosting and archiving
  • Indexing in major databases
  • DOI assignment

Payment instructions are provided upon acceptance. Authors from low-income countries may be eligible for fee waivers or discounts.

4. Copyediting

Professional copyeditors review the manuscript for:

  • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Consistency in style and terminology
  • Clarity and readability
  • Formatting according to journal style
  • Reference accuracy and formatting

Authors receive the edited manuscript for review and approval. Any changes should be clearly marked and returned within the specified timeframe.

5. Proofreading

Once copyediting is complete, page proofs are generated and sent to the corresponding author. Authors should:

  • Carefully review the entire document
  • Check all tables, figures, and equations
  • Verify author names and affiliations
  • Confirm reference accuracy
  • Mark any corrections clearly

Proof corrections should be returned within 48 hours. Only essential changes are permitted at this stage.

6. Final Approval

After proof corrections are incorporated, the final version is sent to the author for final approval. Once approved, the article is scheduled for publication.

7. Online Publication

Accepted articles are published online as soon as they are ready, prior to assignment to a specific issue. This ensures rapid dissemination of research. The article receives:

  • A unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
  • Pagination (if assigned to an issue)
  • Full citation details
  • Metadata for indexing

8. Issue Publication

Articles are compiled into issues according to the journal's publication schedule (quarterly). Each issue includes:

  • Table of contents
  • Editorial (if applicable)
  • All articles assigned to that issue
  • Complete issue metadata

Article Processing Charges

Standard APC

The standard Article Processing Charge for IJNDH is:

  • Research Articles: $500 USD
  • Review Articles: $600 USD
  • Short Communications: $400 USD
  • Case Reports: $350 USD
  • Editorials: No charge (by invitation only)

What's Included

The APC covers all publication costs, including:

  • Submission and peer review
  • Professional editing
  • Online publication
  • Permanent archiving
  • DOI assignment
  • Indexing services
  • Download statistics

Payment Methods

We accept the following payment methods:

  • Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
  • Bank Transfer/Wire Transfer
  • PayPal

Payment is due within 30 days of acceptance. Articles will not be published until payment is received.

Fee Waivers and Discounts

We offer fee waivers and discounts for authors from eligible countries and institutions:

  • Full Waiver: Authors from low-income countries (as defined by World Bank)
  • 50% Discount: Authors from lower-middle-income countries
  • 25% Discount: Authors from upper-middle-income countries
  • Institutional Members: Authors from member institutions receive a 20% discount

To request a waiver or discount, please contact us with proof of eligibility before submission.

Open Access Policy

IJNDH is a fully open-access journal. All published articles are freely available to read, download, copy, distribute, and use, subject to proper attribution.

Creative Commons License

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution: You must give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made
  • No additional restrictions: You may not apply legal terms that restrict others from exercising the license rights

Benefits of Open Access

  • Increased visibility and citation potential
  • Broader dissemination of research
  • Compliance with funder mandates
  • Global accessibility without barriers
  • Enhanced impact and reach

Author Responsibilities

During the production process, authors are responsible for:

  • Responding promptly to all communications
  • Reviewing and approving copyedited manuscripts
  • Carefully proofreading page proofs
  • Completing the copyright agreement
  • Paying the Article Processing Charge on time
  • Providing high-quality figures and images
  • Ensuring all permissions are obtained
  • Updating contact information as needed

Post-Publication

Citation and Metrics

Once published, articles receive:

  • A permanent DOI for citation
  • Download and view statistics
  • Altmetric attention scores
  • Citation tracking through major databases

Corrections and Retractions

In rare cases where errors are discovered after publication:

  • Corrigendum: Published for minor errors that do not affect the scientific conclusions
  • Erratum: Published for significant errors that affect the interpretation of results
  • Retraction: Issued for serious ethical violations or fraudulent research

Sharing and Promotion

Authors are encouraged to:

  • Share the published article through academic networks
  • Include the article in institutional repositories
  • Post on social media and professional platforms
  • Present findings at conferences
  • Issue press releases for significant findings

Support and Contact

For questions about article processing, payments, or publication, please contact our production team:

Email: admin@va-ra.co

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 working days.