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- ISSN 2691-6622 (online)
- Open access · CC BY 4.0
Submit a Manuscript
Manuscripts are submitted to the International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development through ManuscriptZone, the publisher's online submission system. A simple submission form and the editorial office's email address are also available.
Submission routes
Two online routes are available, in this order of preference.
- Primary route
- ManuscriptZone
- The publisher's online submission and review system. Register or sign in, choose the International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development and upload the manuscript files.
- Alternative route
- Simple manuscript submission form
- A single-page form that opens with the International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development selected.
- Help with submission
- info@openaccesspub.org
- The editorial office answers questions about either online route. Manuscripts are submitted through ManuscriptZone or the form.
Authors must use only one submission route for the same manuscript.
Before you submit
Submission checklist
Detailed requirements for each item are in the Instructions for Authors; the journal's remit is described in the Aims and Scope.
- Scope. The work concerns the culture of aquatic animals or plants, or a topic that serves aquaculture.
- Article type. The manuscript is prepared as one of the journal's types: Original Research; Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis; Review; Methods and Protocols; Technical Note; Short Communication; Data Note; Case Report; Perspective; Letter.
- Title page. Title, all authors with affiliations and ORCID iDs (recommended), and the corresponding author's contact details.
- Manuscript. Abstract, keywords and main text structured for the article type, with tables and figures cited in the text.
- Double-blind request. If requested, an anonymized reviewer manuscript, with identifying information in the title-page file or submission form.
- Ethics. Animal ethics approval and welfare measures, collection permits, and human-participant ethics approval and consent or a documented waiver, where applicable.
- Reporting. The reporting-guideline checklist for the study design, such as ARRIVE or PRISMA, where applicable.
- Declarations. Author contributions, funding, conflicts of interest, data availability and any use of AI tools.
- Cover letter. The article type, the relevance of the work to aquaculture, confirmation that it is not under consideration elsewhere, and any preprint.
- Supplementary files. Final versions, with permissions for any reused material.
After submission
What happens next
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Screening
The editorial office acknowledges the submission. All submissions undergo initial editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the journal's scope and minimum requirements proceed to independent peer review. Similarity is checked with Crossref Similarity Check.
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Peer review
Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request. Manuscripts that proceed to external peer review are normally evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts.
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Decision
Editorial decisions are based on scope, scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, reporting quality, and relevance to the journal. Revised manuscripts include a point-by-point response to the reviewers.
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Acceptance
The article processing charge is payable only after acceptance; withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy.
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Publication
Authors approve the proofs, and the article is published open access under CC BY 4.0 with a Crossref DOI. IJAR articles will be deposited in Portico.
Questions
Common questions
Does the order of review depend on article type or payment?
No. Submissions are handled in the same way for every article type, and payment plays no part in review or in the decision.
Can I request double-blind review?
Yes. Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request. State the request in the cover letter or submission form and follow the anonymization steps in the Instructions for Authors.
What does publication cost?
The article processing charge is listed on the Article Processing Charges page. Fee-relief inquiries are considered case by case; contact the editorial office before or at submission.
Can I submit the same manuscript by more than one route?
No. Authors must use only one submission route for the same manuscript.
Ready to submit
Submit your research to IJAR
The journal welcomes submissions throughout the year. Authors must use only one submission route for the same manuscript.