PRE-SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST

Before beginning your manuscript submission, please ensure the following:

  1. Read the [Manuscript Submission Guidelines].
  2. Adhere to the format stated in the Submission Guidelines (e.g. 10-point font Bookman Old Style, 1.5 spacing, British English, page numbering, and line numbering starting from the introduction).
  3. Manuscript should be submitted in MS Word Document.
  4. Separate the title page and the main text (the main text should not include any author(s) name for blinding purposes).[Example of Title Page][Example of Main Document]
  5. Tables and figures should be placed after references, and not within the main text.
  6. An abstract should be prepared and must not exceed 250 words.
  7. Provide 3-5 keywords which can be used for indexing purposes.
  8. Prepare a cover letter (prepared by the corresponding author).
  9. Manuscript submissions should be accompanied by a plagiarism/similarity index report. Authors may use any reliable plagiarism detection software/facility (e.g. Turnitin) to generate a similarity index report for their manuscript. The similarity index should ideally be below 30%.
  10. Download and fill in the [Copyright Agreement Form] . The form must be signed by the corresponding author, on behalf of the co-authors, provided that prior written consent has been obtained from all co-authors. Submissions will not be processed until a signed Copyright Agreement Form has been received.
  11. Get ready all author(s) information (first name, last name, institution, address, e-mail) to be filled in the online system.
  12. Prepare a list of three potential reviewers for the manuscript. Read the reviewers criteria and provide their first name, last name, institution, e-mail address, and the reason for nominating them as reviewers.
  13. All submissions must be made through the online submission system. The submitting author should create an account at the [submit online] to begin any new submission.
  14. Please note that an article processing charge of USD350 per accepted manuscript will be imposed, payable upon acceptance.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Editorial correspondence should be addressed to:
Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon
Editor-in-Chief
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
Email: mjneditor@nutriweb.org.my

Administration Office
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
Email: mjnadmin@nutriweb.org.my