Indexing & Abstracting

World Nutrition is committed to maximizing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of the research it publishes. The journal is indexed and abstracted in major open-access directories and scholarly discovery platforms that support global dissemination, citation tracking, and research evaluation.

Inclusion in these services ensures that articles published in World Nutrition are widely discoverable by researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public worldwide.

Current Indexing and Abstracting Services

World Nutrition is currently indexed and/or discoverable in the following platforms:

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

World Nutrition is indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), a leading global index that curates high-quality, peer-reviewed open access journals. Inclusion in DOAJ reflects the journal’s adherence to best practices in editorial quality, transparency, and open access publishing.

CAB Abstract

Global Health

Articles published in World Nutrition are indexed and abstracted in international databases, including CAB Abstracts and Global Health, produced by CABI effective with Vol. 16, Issue 1 (2025. 

AGRIS

Articles published in World Nutrition are indexed in AGRIS, enabling enhanced discoverability through advanced search functionalities, citation analysis, and AI-assisted exploration of the global scientific literature.

Semantic Scholar

Articles published in World Nutrition are discoverable via Semantic Scholar, supporting advanced search, citation analysis, and AI-assisted discovery across the scientific literature.

OpenAlex

World Nutrition metadata and article records are indexed in OpenAlex, an open catalogue of the global research system. This facilitates integration with bibliometric tools, institutional analytics, and research assessment platforms.

Scilit

World Nutrition is indexed in Scilit, a comprehensive scholarly database developed to aggregate metadata from open-access sources and Crossref-registered journals.

Exaly

Journal content is discoverable through Exaly, supporting research discovery and citation analysis within the open-access ecosystem.

ASCI

World Nutrition is indexed in the Asian Science Citation Index (ASCI), enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and citation of its published research within Africa and the global scientific community.

EBSCOhost

World Nutrition metadata and article records will be available via EBSCOhost beginning June/July 2026

CiteFactor

World Nutrition is indexed by CiteFactor, enhancing the global visibility, accessibility, and citation impact of its published research.

Google Scholar

All articles published in World Nutrition are indexed in Google Scholar, enabling broad discoverability, citation tracking, and academic visibility across disciplines and regions.

 

Additional Discovery and Access Channels

In addition to formal indexing services, World Nutrition content is accessible through:

  • Crossref DOI metadata services

  • Institutional library discovery systems

  • Academic search engines and aggregators

  • Institutional and disciplinary repositories

All published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), ensuring persistent linking and long-term accessibility.

Commitment to Further Indexing

World Nutrition actively seeks inclusion in additional reputable indexing and abstracting services that align with its mission, scope, and publishing standards. Applications to selective indexing databases are pursued as the journal continues to strengthen its editorial policies, international reach, and publication quality.

Author and Reader Benefits

Indexing and abstracting services enhance:

  • Visibility and discoverability of published research

  • Citation potential and scholarly impact

  • Long-term accessibility and preservation of the scholarly record

World Nutrition remains dedicated to expanding its indexing footprint responsibly, in line with its mission to advance public health nutrition globally.

Indexing Integrity Statement

World Nutrition does not engage with misleading, predatory, or non-transparent indexing services. Claims of indexing and abstracting are updated regularly and reflect the journal’s current status.

The journal is committed to maintaining accurate and verifiable information regarding its indexing coverage and does not misrepresent future or pending indexation.

Disclaimer

Indexing and abstracting coverage may evolve over time as platforms update their selection criteria and indexing processes. Authors and readers are encouraged to consult the relevant indexing services for the most current coverage information.