About the International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development
Peer-reviewed, open-access scholarship advancing sustainable aquaculture systems, aquatic resource management, and innovative production technologies for a food-secure future.
Aquaculture research demands specialized expertise and rapid knowledge exchange to address evolving production challenges, environmental pressures, and market dynamics. IJAR provides an author-centered publishing experience designed for aquaculture scientists, aquatic ecologists, production managers, and policy researchers who need credible, timely dissemination of their findings.
- Streamlined Peer Review: Expert reviewers with specialized knowledge in aquaculture genetics, nutrition, pathology, production systems, and sustainability provide constructive, field-relevant feedback.
- Rapid Publication Timeline: Efficient editorial workflows ensure your research reaches the global aquaculture community while findings remain current and actionable.
- Global Open Access: Creative Commons licensing removes financial barriers, enabling researchers, extension agents, producers, and students worldwide to access your work freely.
- International Visibility: Indexed across academic databases and aquaculture-specific platforms to maximize citation potential and industry uptake.
- Ethical Stewardship: Adherence to best practices in research integrity, animal welfare standards, and transparent reporting of conflicts of interest.
- Multidisciplinary Integration: IJAR bridges laboratory science, field trials, production economics, and policy analysis to reflect the integrated nature of aquaculture development.
IJAR welcomes original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and technical innovations that advance the scientific foundation and practical application of aquaculture systems. We publish work spanning freshwater, brackish, and marine environments, addressing finfish, shellfish, crustaceans, and aquatic plants.
Selective breeding programs, quantitative genetics, genomic selection, marker-assisted breeding, trait heritability studies, and conservation of genetic diversity in cultured stocks.
Feed formulation optimization, alternative protein sources, nutrient bioavailability, feeding strategies, digestive physiology, and sustainable feed ingredient development.
Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), biofloc technology, integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA), offshore aquaculture, pond management, and facility design.
Water chemistry monitoring, waste treatment systems, nutrient cycling, effluent management, bioremediation, and environmental impact assessment.
Pathogen identification, disease surveillance, biosecurity protocols, immunology, vaccine development, antimicrobial stewardship, and stress physiology.
Environmental footprint reduction, life cycle assessment, ecosystem services, circular economy approaches, and certification standards for responsible production.
Production cost analysis, market trends, supply chain management, risk assessment, business models, and economic viability of emerging technologies.
Regulatory frameworks, spatial planning, resource allocation, environmental regulations, food safety standards, and international trade policies.
Sea level effects on coastal aquaculture, temperature stress responses, ocean acidification impacts, adaptive management strategies, and resilience planning.
IJAR offers multiple submission pathways designed for convenience and flexibility. Our editorial team acknowledges receipt within 72 hours and provides transparent communication throughout the review and publication cycle.
Pre-Submission Review
Consult the Instructions for Authors to verify formatting, ethical compliance, and manuscript completeness.
Manuscript Submission
Upload via Manuscript Zone, submission form, or email. Include cover letter, manuscript file (Word or PDF), figures, tables, and supplementary materials.
Editorial Screening
Managing Editor conducts initial assessment for scope fit, ethical adherence, and methodological clarity before sending to peer reviewers.
Peer Review
Expert reviewers evaluate scientific rigor, data validity, statistical methods, and contribution to aquaculture knowledge. Average review time: 14–21 days.
Author Revision
Respond to reviewer comments with point-by-point rebuttals and revised manuscript. Re-review (if required) typically completed within 7 days.
Acceptance & Production
Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, layout, and author proof approval before online publication, typically within 3 days of final acceptance.
The IJAR Editorial Board comprises internationally recognized experts spanning aquaculture genetics, nutrition, pathology, systems engineering, environmental science, and policy. Board members provide strategic guidance, review complex manuscripts, and ensure the journal maintains the highest standards of scientific integrity and practical relevance.
Editorial leadership reflects geographic and disciplinary diversity, with representation from major aquaculture-producing regions and research institutions worldwide. This global perspective ensures IJAR publishes research that addresses both regional production contexts and universal challenges in aquaculture sustainability and efficiency.
IJAR operates under an open access model with Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licensing. Authors retain copyright while granting readers unrestricted rights to access, download, and redistribute published work with proper attribution. This licensing structure maximizes research impact by removing access barriers for developing regions, commercial producers, extension services, and educational institutions.
Article processing charges apply only to accepted manuscripts. Detailed pricing, institutional discounts, and waiver policies are available on the APC information page. Authors from eligible countries or circumstances may request fee waivers through our editorial office.
Advance Global Aquaculture Through IJAR
Whether your research focuses on genetic improvement programs, feed innovation, disease management strategies, production system optimization, or sustainability assessment, IJAR provides a trusted publication platform. Join an international community committed to responsible aquaculture development and evidence-based decision making.
