Types of Manuscripts

Jurnal Gizi dan Kesehatan (JGK) welcomes original scholarly contributions that advance knowledge and practice in nutrition, food science, and health sciences. The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

1. Original Research Articles – Reports of original quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research.

2. Review Articles – Critical reviews of current literature on topics relevant to nutrition and health.

3. Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses – Systematic syntheses of scientific evidence, including statistical analyses where appropriate.

4. Short Communications – Concise reports of significant preliminary findings or focused research results.

5. Clinical Research Articles – Studies related to clinical nutrition, dietetics, nutritional assessment, and medical nutrition therapy.

6. Public Health and Community Nutrition Articles – Research addressing population nutrition, health promotion, disease prevention, and community health.

7. Food Science and Technology Articles – Studies on food composition, processing, preservation, quality, safety, and product development.

8. Functional Food and Local Food Innovation Articles – Research on functional foods, local food resources, food fortification, and the development of nutritious food products.

9. Nutrition Education and Intervention Articles – Studies evaluating nutrition education, dietary counseling, behavioral interventions, and nutrition-related programs.

10. Maternal, Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition Articles – Research addressing nutritional status, dietary practices, growth, development, and nutrition-related health problems across these life stages.

11. Nutrition Policy and Program Evaluation Articles – Studies assessing nutrition policies, public health programs, and the implementation and effectiveness of nutrition interventions.

12. Food Security and Sustainable Nutrition Articles – Research on food security, sustainable diets, food systems, and the role of local foods in improving nutritional well-being.

13. Community Service and Community Empowerment Articles – Reports of evidence-based community engagement and empowerment activities that demonstrate measurable outcomes and practical contributions to nutrition and health.

14. Case Reports and Case Series – Descriptions of relevant clinical cases or groups of cases that provide valuable insights for nutrition and health practice.

15. Perspective and Commentary Articles – Scholarly opinions and critical discussions on emerging issues, current developments, and future directions in nutrition and health.

16. Letters to the Editor – Brief scholarly correspondence providing comments, clarification, or discussion on articles published in the journal.

All manuscripts must be relevant to the aims and scope of JGK, demonstrate scientific rigor, comply with applicable research ethics standards, and follow the journal’s author guidelines. All submissions are subject to editorial screening and peer review, where applicable.