Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy

The Wah Academia Journal of Health and Nutrition publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research on health sciences, nutrition, public health, dietetics, food science, clinical nutrition, and related interdisciplinary fields. Articles must significantly advance scholarly knowledge, clinical practices, and public health policies.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review. Reviewers assess originality, relevance, scientific validity, clarity, and ethics. Decisions are based solely on peer reviews and editorial judgment.

Ethical Guidelines

The journal follows ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Ethical approvals and informed consent are required for studies involving humans or animals.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest clearly during submission.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, and all manuscripts are checked for originality. Manuscripts involving plagiarism or unethical practices will be rejected.

Corrections and Retractions

Errors found post-publication will be corrected promptly. Serious ethical concerns or scientific misconduct may lead to retraction following COPE guidelines.

Open Access Policy

Articles are freely accessible online immediately after publication, facilitating broad dissemination.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are independent, based solely on scholarly merit without external influences.

Publication Frequency

The journal publishes quarterly in March, June, September and December every year.

Languages

Manuscripts can be submitted in English or Turkish.

Author's Guidelines/Criteria

Authors must adhere to criteria by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE):

  • Substantial contributions to study conception/design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation
  • Drafting or critical revision for intellectual content
  • Approval of the final manuscript
  • Agreement to accountability for all work aspects

Structure of the Article

Title Page
Include article title, authors' names, affiliations, corresponding author details, and conflict of interest declaration.

Abstract
Provide a structured abstract of 250 words maximum, summarizing Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions clearly.

Keywords
List 3-5 relevant keywords following the abstract.

Body
Clearly divide into:

  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion

References
References should follow the Vancouver style recommended by the ICMJE. Citations must be numbered sequentially within the text in brackets.

It is the author's responsibility to ensure where copyright materials are included within an article, and the permission of the copyright holder has been obtained.