The Journal of Research in Exercise Nutrition is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publication and scientific rigor. The journal requires all submitted manuscripts to adhere to the principles of research integrity, including proper citation of sources, accurate reporting of data, and compliance with relevant ethical guidelines for human and animal studies. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that their work is original and has not been reviewed elsewhere. Peer review is conducted anonymously to ensure objectivity and fairness, and all reviewers are bound by confidentiality agreements. The journal also supports open access to scientific findings while ensuring proper acknowledgement of intellectual property. The aim of these policies is to promote trust, transparency, and the advancement of knowledge in sports nutrition.
Editorial Policies
The Editorial Policies for Research in Exercise Nutrition are designed to support the journal's mission to publish high-quality, impactful research that advances understanding of nutrition in the context of sport, physical performance, and health. They provide a framework for ethical, transparent, and rigorous publication practices, ensuring the journal's credibility and the trust of its readers.
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous initial screening to ensure that they comply with the journal's field guidelines and formatting. Manuscripts that meet these criteria undergo a double-blind peer review process, where reviewers are selected based on their expertise in exercise physiology, nutritional science, or related fields. This ensures an unbiased and constructive assessment of the scientific merit and clarity of the submission. Authors are encouraged to respond comprehensively to reviewer comments to facilitate the iterative process of manuscript refinement.
Authors must adhere to ethical standards for research involving human and animal participants, adhering to the Declaration of Helsinki or institutional guidelines. Manuscripts must contain a statement of ethical approval from an accredited committee and informed consent from human participants. Animal studies must follow welfare guidelines. Failure to provide evidence of ethical compliance may result in immediate rejection.
The journal requires authors to present their data transparently and accurately, avoiding any falsification or selective reporting. Researchers are encouraged to share raw data and supplementary materials to promote reproducibility and collaboration. Any apparent breach of data integrity will result in retraction and notification to the authors' institutions.
Authorship must reflect substantial contributions to the research, including conception, design, data collection, analysis, or manuscript writing. Corresponding authors must ensure that all contributors meet the criteria for authorship and that no individuals are omitted. Authors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the outcomes or interpretation of their research.
The journal employs plagiarism detection software to confirm the originality of submissions. Manuscripts must represent original work, not previously published or under consideration by another journal. Proper acknowledgment of sources, including data, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks, is mandatory.
In alignment with the principles of open science, the journal encourages authors to make their work freely accessible, either through open access publication or by depositing their data in publicly available repositories. This policy promotes transparency and allows the broader scientific community to benefit from the research.
Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions. Appeals must be substantiated with evidence and are reviewed by a senior editor or independent reviewer. Post-publication, the journal is committed to addressing errors, clarifications, or ethical issues. Retractions or corrections are issued transparently to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.
Through these comprehensive editorial policies, Research in Exercise Nutrition seeks to advance knowledge in the field while fostering ethical research and publishing practices. The journal welcomes contributions from a global community of scholars, ensuring the dissemination of diverse and impactful scientific insights.