IJAR welcomes proposals for special issues that spotlight emerging themes in aquaculture science, fisheries innovation, and sustainable production. Special issues highlight focused topics and bring together leading researchers across disciplines.

• Aquaculture health management and disease prevention
• Sustainable feed innovation and circular economy
• Genetic improvement and selective breeding
• Aquaculture engineering and system optimization
• Climate resilience and environmental impact
• Coastal and inland aquaculture development

• Working title and scope statement
• Rationale and expected impact
• Guest editor biographies and affiliations
• Potential contributor list or target community
• Proposed timeline and milestones

• Develop the call for papers and theme statement
• Invite submissions and coordinate peer review
• Recommend reviewers and ensure timely feedback
• Deliver final recommendations to the journal editors

Email your proposal to [email protected]. Include draft scope text and the proposed editorial team.

The editorial office will respond with next steps and timeline guidance.

Proposals are reviewed by the Editor in Chief and editorial board. We assess topic relevance, audience demand, editorial capacity, and alignment with IJAR scope.

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.