About the Journal

Pakistan Journal of Nutrition (PJN) is a fully open‑access, peer‑reviewed monthly journal covering research in human and clinical nutrition, animal nutrition, and foundational nutritional science. We welcome interdisciplinary submissions spanning molecular and cell biology, nutritional genomics, and related emerging fields.

Open Access & Copyright
All articles are published under a Creative Commons license, which allows free access, reuse, and distribution, provided the original authors and source are acknowledged. Authors retain copyright of their work.

Peer Review
Every submission undergoes a double‑blind peer review to ensure unbiased evaluation and high scientific integrity.

Scope and Audience
PJN publishes original research, reviews, and case studies relevant to scholars, clinicians, and students in nutrition science. We are particularly interested in work addressing public health, dietary patterns, and nutrition‑related diseases.

History and Publication Details
Launched in 2002, PJN is available in print (ISSN 1680‑5194) and online (ISSN 1994‑7984). It has a broad international reach and maintains a current acceptance rate of approximately 56%, with a first decision typically within 30 days and publication within 60 days.

Digital Archiving and Preservation
PJN is committed to long‑term accessibility. All issues from 2002 onward are archived through the Portico digital preservation service.

Privacy and Ethics
We respect the authors' and reviewers' privacy. PJN adheres to industry‑standard ethical policies on authorship, conflict of interest, plagiarism, corrections, and retractions. Submitted manuscripts are treated confidentially throughout the review process.