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Frontiers in Nutrition

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 1971

eISSN2296-861X
SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
100
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (4 more)+22
Total100
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q1 · Scopus CiteScore 5.4. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
1.177
H-Indexi
136
CiteScorei
5.4
SNIPi
1.171
Total Worksi
13,134
Total Citationsi
200,025
2yr Mean Citednessi
3.51
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Nutrition is a multidisciplinary open-access journal that publishes rigorous and high-quality research on all aspects of human nutrition. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including nutritional biochemistry, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, sports nutrition, and food science. We aim to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings and contribute to the advancement of nutritional science.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1971
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications13,134
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2013
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 3,150
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
CLOCKSSPortico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2296-861X
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ, PubMed
✅
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 3,150
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS, Portico
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Food ScienceQ1
Nutrition and DieteticsQ1
Endocrinology, Diabetes and MetabolismQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Nutrition & Dietetics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Nutritional Studies and DietNutrition and Health in AgingGut microbiota and healthDiet and metabolism studiesObesity, Physical Activity, DietConsumer Attitudes and Food LabelingChild Nutrition and Water AccessPhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactMuscle metabolism and nutrition

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Nutrition

Is Frontiers in Nutrition a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Nutrition: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 100/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Nutrition?

Frontiers in Nutrition is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. As an open alternative, its Scopus CiteScore is 5.4.

Is Frontiers in Nutrition indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Nutrition is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Nutrition?

Frontiers in Nutrition is a multidisciplinary open-access journal that publishes rigorous and high-quality research on all aspects of human nutrition. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including nutritional biochemistry, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, sports nutrition, and food science. We aim to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings and contribute to the advancement of nutritional science.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Nutrition?

Frontiers in Nutrition charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 3,150 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref