The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research

The editorial team of North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research would like to remind all prospective authors to carefully review and adhere to the journal’s submission policy and instructions for authors prior to submission. A significant number of submissions are rejected at the initial screening stage due to non-compliance with these guidelines, including issues such as improper formatting, incomplete submissions, missing title pages, or failure to meet ethical and technical requirements (see journal metrics).

To ensure your manuscript is considered for peer review, please take the time to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the submission requirements, which are available on our website. Adhering to these guidelines not only facilitates a smoother review process but also increases the likelihood of your work being accepted for publication.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to receiving your high-quality submissions.

Sincerely,
The Editorial Team

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We are delighted to announce that The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research has been indexed by Scopus (link)

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Editor's quote

"The Mediterranean diet, known to maintain good health and promote longevity, has been gradually abandoned by populations in Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Near East as reported by the F.A.O. High rates of overweight and obesity, as reported by several studies, are not limited to the European Mediterranean countries (Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal) and recalls what the W.H.O. says for two years: emerging economies are increasingly affected. Among them, is Algeria.

During the last few decades, there has been a great interest in the field of nutrition and health. The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research aims to encourage scientists and physicians of all fields to publish their works in order to promote nutrition and education among all concerned communities in Africa. Furthermore, the purpose of the journal is to provide balanced, reliable, and updated data for researchers and health care professionals, to facilitate decisions and management of metabolic diseases related to nutritional status."

Prof. Meghit Boumediene KHALED

Editor-in-Chief /Founder

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Publishing model: Gold Open Access model (OA) and articles are made freely available online when published.

30 days: Submission to first decision (Median).

14 weeks: average time between submission and the final decision.

20 days: time between acceptance and online publication.

For further details please visit journal review process webpage

Please visit journal insights and metrucs for more details (https://najfnr.com/home/journal-insight-and-metrics)

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Call for papers, Special Issue

Potential of food by-products [More]

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Acknowledgment of Reviewers in 2024

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Acknowledgment to Our Esteemed Reviewers

The Editorial Board of the North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research (NAJFNR) extends its sincere gratitude to the dedicated individuals who generously contributed their time and expertise as peer reviewers for year 2024. The rigorous and constructive feedback provided by our reviewers is absolutely vital to maintaining the high scientific standards, quality, and integrity of the research published in NAJFNR. Your critical assessment, insightful comments, and commitment to scholarly excellence are indispensable to the journal's mission and to the advancement of knowledge in food science and nutrition.

We deeply appreciate your invaluable contributions to the academic community and to the success of NAJFNR.

Download the list (here)

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NAJFNR Submission Process - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoPCy88Gyvs

July 5, 2025

The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research is actually accepting submissions to lunch Volume 9, Issue 20 (July - December) of the year 2025.

March 10, 2025

The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research (NAJFNR) is committed to open access (OA) publishing, making published manuscripts freely available to a global audience. This is funded through Article Processing Charges (APCs), typically paid by the author or their institution, which cover costs such as peer review, copy-editing, and archiving. NAJFNR does not charge submission fees. The APC is USD 150 (excluding VAT), with a USD 50 surcharge for "fast publication." APCs are payable after acceptance but are non-refundable. This policy aims to ensure transparency and accessibility in NAJFNR's publishing practices.

December 20, 2024

The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research (NAJFNR) is pleased to announce a special issue that aims to convene researchers at the forefront of biofunctional compound research, providing a platform to showcase the latest advancements and foster knowledge exchange in this dynamic field. .. [Read more]

Current Issue

Vol. 9 No. 20 (2025): July - December, 2025

Published: 2025-06-26

Original Articles

Functional and Novel Foods

Nutritional and Bioactive Profile of Gitumon: An Indonesian Traditional Herbal Beverage

Mohammad Arif Ali ⁽¹⁾, Dewi Marfu’ah Kurniawati ⁽²⁾, Etika Ratna Noer ⁽³⁾, Donny Wira Yudha Kusuma ⁽⁴⁾, Setya Rahayu ⁽⁵⁾, Gustiana Mega Anggita ⁽⁶⁾, Zahrah Zakiya Ahda ⁽⁷⁾, Ani Mazlina Dewi Mohamed ⁽⁸⁾, Phyo Min Zaw ⁽⁹⁾, Hendi Susanto ⁽¹⁰⁾, Azkia Agustina ⁽¹¹⁾
(1) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia. Mahidol University, Faculty of Science, Department of Pharmacology, Pr. 506 (Preclinic Building), Rama 6 Rd., Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400., Thailand ,

(2) Universitas Diponegoro, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nutrition Science , Jl. Prof. Sudarto, Tembalang, Semarang City, 50275. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(3) Universitas Diponegoro, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nutrition Science, Jl. Prof. Sudarto, Tembalang, Semarang City, 50275. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(4) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(5) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(6) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(7) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(8) Univeristi Technologi MARA, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical and Health Education, Aras 5 & 7, Bangunan FSK 1, 5 Kampus Puncak Alam, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 42300. Malaysia, Malaysia ,

(9) Mahidol University, Faculty of Science, Department of Pharmacology, Pr. 506 (Preclinic Building), Rama 6 Rd., Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400, Thailand, Thailand ,

(10) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(11) Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Public Health, Jl. Kedungmundu Raya No. 18, Semarang City, 50273. Indonesia, Indonesia

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Review Articles

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Prevention of NCDs

The Impact of Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) on Gut Microbiota and Human Health: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials in Humans

Berrak Basturk ⁽¹⁾, Zeynep Koc Ozerson ⁽²⁾, Aysu Yildiz Karaahmet ⁽³⁾, Kardelen Busra Ege Gunduz ⁽⁴⁾, Sumeyye Bora ⁽⁵⁾
(1) Halic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, 15 July Martyrs Street, No: 14/12, Eyupsultan, Istanbul, Turkey ,

(2) Halic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, 15 July Martyrs Street, No: 14/12, Eyupsultan, Istanbul, Turkey ,

(3) Biruni University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Merkezefendi, 75 Sk No:1-13 M.G, 34015 Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, Turkey ,

(4) Halic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, 15 July Martyrs Street, No: 14/12, Eyupsultan, Istanbul, Turkey ,

(5) Halic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, 15 July Martyrs Street, No: 14/12, Eyupsultan, Istanbul, Turkey

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Functional and Novel Foods

The role of barley, sorghum, rice, and maize in North African cuisine

Fatma Boukid ⁽¹⁾, Hamza Mameri ⁽²⁾
(1) ClonBio Group LTD, Fitzwilliam Pl, Dublin, D02 XE61, Ireland , Ireland ,

(2) 2 INRAE, UMR 1208 Ingénierie des Agropolymères et Technologies Emergentes (IATE), F-34060 Montpellier, France

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