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British Journal of Nutrition

United KingdomMedicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Nutrition and Dietetics (Q2)ISSN-matched source record
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
238H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.912SJR (2025)
1947-2026Coverage

About British Journal of Nutrition

About British Journal of Nutrition

British Journal of Nutrition is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 33 (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1947-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0007-1145, 1475-2662; H-index 238.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (238): Exceptionally high — 238 articles have each been cited at least 238 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in British Journal of Nutrition

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of British Journal of Nutrition?
0007-1145, 1475-2662.

Who publishes British Journal of Nutrition?
33.

What are British Journal of Nutrition's metrics?
H-index 238.

Where do I submit to British Journal of Nutrition?
Via the official website.

Is British Journal of Nutrition peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0007-1145, 1475-2662
ISSN-L0007-1145
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationCambridge University Press
Publisher country codeGB
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex17,256
Citations recorded in OpenAlex785,860
OpenAlex H-index284
Years represented in OpenAlex1947–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Nutritional Studies and Diet; Diet and metabolism studies; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies; Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Fatty Acid Research and Health; Animal Nutrition and Physiology.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

3,550.00 USD; 2,460.00 GBP

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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