IJAR follows rigorous editorial policies to ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness in aquaculture publishing. All submissions are evaluated for scope fit, methodological rigor, and ethical compliance.

IJAR uses single blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate trial validity, data transparency, and relevance to aquaculture science. Editors make final decisions based on reviewer feedback and editorial standards.

• Disclosure of funding sources and conflicts of interest
• Ethics approvals for studies involving animals or human participants
• Transparent reporting of trial methods and limitations
• Plagiarism screening for all submissions

IJAR follows established guidelines for corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions when required to protect the scholarly record.

Authors must include data availability statements and provide access to trial data or code when possible. Clear documentation supports reproducibility and review quality.

All authors must meet authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript. Contribution statements should describe each author role.

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.