These instructions outline how to prepare and submit manuscripts to IJAR. The journal publishes aquaculture research across production systems, aquatic animal health, and sustainability. Submissions should emphasize reproducible methods, validated trials, and clear reporting.

Authors are responsible for ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to ethical standards.

• Original research articles with validated aquaculture outcomes
• Review articles and systematic reviews
• Methods and tools papers with benchmark results
• Short communications and technical notes
• Perspective pieces on aquaculture applications

• Title page with author affiliations and corresponding author contact
• Structured abstract with objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
• Introduction with background and aquaculture rationale
• Methods detailing culture conditions, sampling, and controls
• Results with validation metrics and statistical analysis
• Discussion outlining implications and limitations
• Data availability statement and references

Provide clear descriptions of culture conditions, stocking densities, feed protocols, and water quality monitoring. Include validation datasets and explain how performance or health outcomes were quantified.

• Specify species, life stage, and system type
• Report water quality parameters and monitoring frequency
• Describe feeding regimes and diet composition
• Include replication and statistical approaches

Authors must include a data availability statement describing where data and code can be accessed. Deposit datasets in reliable repositories and provide persistent identifiers when available.

• Provide repository links and accession numbers
• Share code or provide detailed workflow descriptions
• Document data preprocessing and quality checks
• Explain any access restrictions or embargoes

Manuscripts involving animals or human data must include appropriate ethics approvals. Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.

• CONSORT for randomized trials
• STROBE for observational studies
• PRISMA for systematic reviews
• Domain specific aquaculture reporting standards when applicable

IJAR uses single blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate trial rigor, data quality, and clarity of reporting. Initial decisions are typically issued within two to four weeks depending on reviewer availability.

Accepted manuscripts move to production for copyediting, proof review, and DOI registration. Articles are published under CC BY 4.0 to support open access reuse with attribution.

Authors should review proofs promptly to confirm accuracy of figures, tables, and metadata.

APCs are applied after acceptance and cover peer review management, production, and archiving services. Partial waivers may be available for eligible authors. Contact the editorial office for guidance.

• Scope alignment confirmed
• Culture conditions and controls documented
• Data availability statement included
• Validation results reported
• Cover letter prepared with scope summary

For questions about formatting or submission steps, contact [email protected].

IJAR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in aquaculture research. We emphasize reproducible methods, complete data statements, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in aquaculture and fisheries research.