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Information For Authors
1. About the Journal
The International Journal of Animal Biotechnology (IJAB) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes original and high-quality research in the field of animal biotechnology and allied disciplines. The journal aims to disseminate innovative research that advances scientific knowledge and practical applications related to animals, biotechnology, and life sciences.
2. Scope of the Journal
The journal welcomes manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:
◼ Animal Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
◼ Animal Genetics and Genomics
◼ Reproductive Biotechnology
◼ Veterinary Biotechnology
◼ Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics in Animal Sciences
◼ Animal Health, Immunology, and Vaccine Development
◼ Livestock, Poultry, and Aquatic Biotechnology
◼ Animal Nutrition and Feed Biotechnology
◼ Biosafety, Bioethics, and Regulatory Issues
3. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
◼ Original Research Articles
◼ Review Articles
◼ Case Studies
◼ Short Communications
All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
4. Manuscript Preparation
Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English (either British or American English, but used consistently).
Manuscript Structure
a) Title Page
◼ Title of the manuscript
◼ Full names of all authors
◼ Affiliations with department, institution, city, and country
◼ Corresponding author’s email address
b) Abstract
Maximum 250 words: Clearly state objectives, methods, key results, and conclusions
c) Keywords: 4–6 keywords, separated by commas
d) Main Text
For research articles, the manuscript should include:
◼ Introduction
◼ Materials and Methods
◼ Results
◼ Discussion
◼ Conclusion
Review articles may follow a suitable thematic structure.
e) Acknowledgements (if any)
f) Conflict of Interest
Authors must declare any potential conflict of interest or state “None”.
g) References
All references must follow APA (American Psychological Association) style.
5. Formatting Guidelines
◼ File format: MS Word (.doc or .docx)
◼ Font: Times New Roman, size 12
◼ Line spacing: 1.5
◼ Margins: 1 inch on all sides
◼ Page numbers: Bottom right
6. Figures and Tables
◼ Figures and tables should be numbered consecutively
Provide clear captions
◼ Images must be high resolution (minimum 300 DPI)
◼ Tables should be editable (not images)
7. Reference Style (APA)
In-text citation examples
◼ One author: (Smith, 2020)
◼ Two authors: (Smith & Kumar, 2021)
◼ More than two authors: (Smith et al., 2022)
Reference list examples
◼ Journal Article
Smith, J. A., & Kumar, R. (2021). Advances in animal biotechnology. International Journal of Animal Biotechnology, 5(1), 12–20. https://doi.org/xxxxx
◼ Book
Brown, L. T. (2019). Animal genetics and biotechnology. Springer.
◼ Book Chapter
Singh, P. (2020). Genomic tools in livestock improvement. In R. Sharma (Ed.), Advances in animal science (pp. 45–62). Elsevier.
8. Ethical Guidelines
◼ Studies involving animals must comply with institutional, national, or international ethical standards
◼ Ethical approval details must be clearly mentioned
Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited
9. Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to IJAB undergo a double-blind peer-review process. The editorial decision will be based on originality, scientific quality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
10. Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS). Authors should ensure that all required metadata are correctly entered during submission.
11. Copyright and Open Access
Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right to publish. Published articles are made available according to the journal’s open-access policy.
12. Contact
For queries related to submissions or editorial matters, contact the editorial office via the journal website.