Reviewer Benefits
Support rigorous nutrition research, guide authors, and strengthen the IJN peer-review process.
Join the IJN Reviewer Community
Contribute your expertise to high-quality, open access scholarship in nutrition science.
We welcome researchers, clinicians, and practitioners with publication experience.
Scholarly Impact
Help shape the quality and clarity of new nutrition research and support evidence-based practice.
Professional Recognition
Receive formal acknowledgment for your contributions and build a visible record of service.
Career Development
Strengthen critical appraisal skills, stay current with emerging findings, and refine your editorial voice.
Community & Collaboration
Join a global network of reviewers and editors dedicated to advancing nutrition science.
- Guidance & resources: Access to reviewer guidelines, checklists, and best-practice templates.
- Editorial feedback: Learn from editor decisions and improve review quality over time.
- Service record: Documented peer-review contributions that support promotion and tenure files.
- Opportunities to grow: High-performing reviewers may be considered for expanded editorial roles.
Invitation & Fit
Accept assignments aligned with your expertise and confirm availability.
Structured Review
Provide clear, constructive feedback on methodology, clarity, ethics, and contribution.
Recommendation
Submit a recommendation to the editor along with improvement-focused comments for authors.
We ask reviewers to follow professional standards that keep the review process fair and efficient.
- Confidentiality: Treat manuscripts and data as confidential.
- Conflict of interest: Declare potential conflicts before accepting a review.
- Constructive tone: Focus on actionable, respectful feedback.
- Timeliness: Deliver reviews within the requested window or request an extension early.
Certificate on Request
Available to reviewers who submit thorough, evidence-based reviews for IJN.
Ongoing Acknowledgment
Contributions are tracked to recognize consistent service and reviewer excellence.
Ready to Contribute Your Expertise?
Join IJN as a reviewer and help advance open access nutrition research.
Last updated: January 2026
