Submission Checklist
Before submitting a manuscript to the Hasanuddin Public Health Nutrition Journal (HPHNJ), authors are requested to ensure that the following requirements have been fulfilled:
- The manuscript fits within the journal’s Focus and Scope, and the topic is relevant to public health nutrition and related fields.
- The manuscript has been prepared using the HPHNJ Microsoft Word manuscript template.
- All aspects related to publication ethics, research ethics, authorship, copyright, figure and table formatting, data presentation, and reference style have been carefully followed according to the journal guidelines.
- The manuscript has been reviewed and approved by all listed authors, and all authors agree to its submission to this journal.
- All authors confirm that they have read and complied with the HPHNJ Instructions for Authors.
Authors are strongly encouraged to register for and provide an ORCID ID before submitting their manuscript to facilitate accurate author identification.
All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system at:
https://journal.unhas.ac.id/index.php/hphnj/about/submissions
Overview of Manuscript Submission
Types of Publications
The Hasanuddin Public Health Nutrition Journal (HPHNJ) publishes several categories of scholarly articles related to public health nutrition and its related disciplines. Manuscripts should be written clearly and concisely while providing sufficient methodological detail to allow the study to be understood and, where applicable, replicated by other researchers.
Submissions to HPHNJ must represent original work that has not been published previously and is not currently under consideration by another journal. Authors are expected to present their research transparently, including relevant methodological details, study controls, and ethical considerations.
The primary categories of manuscripts accepted by HPHNJ include the following:
1. Original Research Article
Original Research Articles present novel findings derived from empirical research in the field of public health nutrition or closely related areas. Submissions should demonstrate sound scientific methodology and contribute meaningful insights to the existing body of knowledge.
The maximum recommended length is 3,500 words (excluding references).
A typical research article should include the following sections:
- Title
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Funding (if applicable)
- Ethics Approval Statement (if applicable)
- Data Availability Statement (if applicable)
- Conflict of Interest
- References
2. Review Article
Review Articles provide a critical synthesis of existing literature and highlight recent developments in a specific area of research related to public health nutrition. These manuscripts should offer balanced analysis, identify knowledge gaps, and propose directions for future research.
The maximum recommended length is 5,000 words (excluding references).
HPHNJ welcomes several types of review articles, including:
- Narrative Reviews
- Systematic Reviews (recommended to follow PRISMA guidelines)
- Scoping Reviews
- Bibliometric Analyses
Review articles should present a well-structured discussion supported by relevant and up-to-date scholarly references.
Manuscript Structure and Formatting
Manuscripts submitted to HPHNJ should be prepared in clear academic English and formatted using the journal’s Microsoft Word template.
To ensure clarity and consistency, manuscripts should be organized into three main components: front matter, main text, and back matter.
Front Matter
The front section of the manuscript should include:
Title: The title should be concise, informative, and clearly reflect the focus of the study.
Author Names and Affiliations: Provide full names of all authors along with their institutional affiliations. The corresponding author must be clearly indicated and provide a valid email address.
Abstract: The abstract should summarize the purpose of the study, methods, main findings, and conclusions. Abstracts should be written as a single paragraph unless otherwise specified.
Keywords: Provide 3–6 keywords that represent the main topics of the manuscript and are not already included in the title.
Main Manuscript (Research Articles)
Original research manuscripts should normally be structured as follows:
Introduction: Describe the background of the study, existing knowledge, and the rationale for conducting the research. The objectives of the study should be clearly stated.
Methods: Provide sufficient methodological details to allow readers to understand how the study was conducted. This section should include information on study design, participants or data sources, measurements, and analytical approaches.
Results: Present the main findings of the study clearly and logically. Tables and figures may be used to summarize key results.
Discussion: Interpret the findings in relation to previous research and explain their implications for public health nutrition.
Conclusion: Summarize the main contribution of the study and its relevance to research, policy, or practice.
Back Matter
The following sections should appear after the main manuscript when applicable.
Ethics Approval Statement: Studies involving human participants should indicate the name of the ethics committee that approved the study and the approval number.
Funding Statement: If the research received financial support, authors should clearly identify the funding sources within the manuscript.
Data Availability Statement: Authors are encouraged to indicate whether the data supporting the findings of the study are publicly available or accessible upon request.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must declare any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research.
Acknowledgements: Individuals or institutions that contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria may be acknowledged.
References: References should follow the Vancouver citation format e.g. [1]; [1-3]; [1], [3].
Authorship Criteria
Authorship should follow internationally recognized standards such as those recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Authors should have made substantial contributions to at least one of the following:
- Conceptualization or study design
- Data collection or investigation
- Data analysis or interpretation
- Drafting or revising the manuscript critically
All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission to the journal.
The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal throughout the submission, review, and publication process.
Ethical Approval and Consent
Research involving human participants, human data, or animal model must comply with recognized ethical standards. Authors must provide:
- The name of the institutional ethics committee approving the study
- The approval number
- Confirmation that informed consent was obtained from participants (or guardians where applicable)
If ethical approval was not required, authors must provide a justification in the manuscript.
For studies involving secondary datasets, authors should confirm that the data were obtained and used in accordance with ethical and legal requirements.
Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or non-financial relationships that could be perceived to influence the results or interpretation of the study.
If no conflicts of interest exist, authors should include the statement:
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Transparency regarding potential conflicts helps maintain the integrity of scientific publishing.
Peer Review Process
HPHNJ applies a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential.
The editorial process typically includes:
- Initial editorial screening
- Assignment to independent peer reviewers
- Reviewer evaluation
- Editorial decision
The peer review process generally takes 4–12 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript based on reviewer comments before a final decision is made.
Publication Timeline
HPHNJ aims to provide an efficient and transparent editorial process. Under normal circumstances, the total time from submission to publication is expected to be within approximately six months, depending on the review process, revisions required, and editorial scheduling.