Formatting Guideline
- Title Page
- A concise and informative title that clearly reflects the content of the article.
- The full name(s) of the author(s).
- The affiliation(s) and full address(es) of the author(s), including department and institution.
- The e-mail address, telephone number/Mobile number, and fax number of the corresponding author.
- Abstract
The abstract should provide a brief and comprehensive summary of the study, including the purpose, methods, principal results, and major conclusions. It should be structured within 250 words and written in a clear, self-contained manner without references, figures, or undefined abbreviations.
- Keywords
Provide at least 5 keywords that accurately reflect the content and focus of the article. Avoid repeating words from the title and use standard scientific terms to enhance discoverability and indexing.
- Text Formation
- Font and Size: Use Times New Roman 12-point font for the main text.
- Spacing: The entire manuscript, including references, tables, and figure captions, should be double-spaced.
- Margins: Set margins to at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
- Headings: Use clear, structured headings such as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and References. Subsections may be numbered for clarity.
- Language: Write in formal, scientific English. Avoid jargon, colloquial expressions, and undefined abbreviations.
- Equations and Units: Present equations clearly, using standard mathematical formatting. Use SI units consistently throughout the manuscript.
- Tables and Figures
- Tables should be editable and numbered in the order they are cited.
- Figures must be high-resolution (300 dpi or higher) and include descriptive captions.
- References
Authors should ensure that all references are accurate, complete, and consistently formatted according to the journal’s requirements.
- Citation Style: References should be listed alphabetically by the surname of the first author and not numbered. In-text citations should be given using the author’s last name and year in parentheses, e.g., (Smith 2023) or (Smith and Kumar 2023).
- Formatting: References must include full details such as author names, publication year, title, journal name (in italics), volume, issue, page range, publisher, and DOI or URL where applicable.
- Scope: Authors should cite relevant, recent, and peer-reviewed literature, avoiding excessive or unrelated references.
Examples:
- Journal article: Smith, J., Kumar, R. (2023). Nutritional strategies in aquaculture. Aquacult Res, 54(2), 112–120. https://doi.org/xxxxx
- Book: Brown, L. (2020). Fish Biology: Ecology and Management (2nd ed.). Academic Press, New York.
- Book chapter: Lee, P., Martin, J. (2012). Disease management in freshwater fish. In R. J. Roberts (Ed.), Fish Pathology (pp. 231–245). Wiley-Blackwell, London.
- Website: FAO. (2022). The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2022. Rome: FAO. Retrieved from http://www.fao.org
- Statements and Declarations
All authors are required to include the following statements in their manuscripts to ensure transparency, ethical compliance, and integrity in the research and publication process:
- Ethical Approval: Authors must include a statement confirming that all procedures were performed in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. Ethical approval should be obtained from an institutional or national ethics committee, and the approval number or permit should be provided.
- Conflict of Interest Declaration: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research outcome.
- Funding Statement: A brief acknowledgment of financial support should be included, specifying grant numbers or funding organizations.
- Author Contributions: Authors may describe each individual’s contribution to the research and manuscript preparation.
- Data Availability Statement: Authors should indicate how data supporting the findings can be accessed.
