IJARD prioritizes structured metadata and DOI registration to ensure aquaculture research is discoverable across scholarly platforms. Indexing helps findings reach researchers, producers, and policy makers who rely on validated evidence.

Our production workflow includes metadata validation and citation checks to improve discoverability and maintain long term accuracy.

IJARD maintains core identifiers and metadata services that support reliable citation, cataloging, and discovery across platforms.

• ISSN registration for consistent journal identification
• DOI assignment and metadata registration via Crossref
• Google Scholar discoverability subject to inclusion and crawling guidelines
• OAI-PMH endpoint for metadata harvesting: https://openaccesspub.org/oai (oai_dc)

• Accurate author names, affiliations, and ORCID identifiers
• Funding sources, grant numbers, and conflict disclosures
• Structured abstracts with clear objectives and results
• Discipline specific keywords for aquaculture research
• Complete references with DOIs where available

Authors should verify names, affiliations, funding statements, and dataset identifiers during proof review. Accurate proofs reduce post publication corrections and improve indexing accuracy.

Confirm that keywords and abstracts reflect final results and align with repository metadata.

Indexing updates: Coverage can vary by platform and may update over time. If you need verification for a specific database or reporting requirement, contact [email protected].

• Acceptance triggers metadata validation and DOI registration
• XML tagging ensures structured data for discovery systems
• Reference and citation checks align with Crossref standards
• Publication feeds update after final proofs are approved
• Post publication updates are applied when corrections occur

Report stocking densities, water quality parameters, and husbandry conditions so readers can interpret results across production systems.

Include details on species, strain, age, and life stage to support reproducibility and comparisons across studies.

When reporting feed trials, describe diet formulation, feeding schedules, and conversion metrics used to evaluate performance.

If disease challenges are part of the study, specify pathogen strain, exposure protocol, and biosecurity measures applied.

Discuss environmental sustainability implications, including effluent management, resource efficiency, and ecosystem impacts when relevant.

Provide clear descriptions of sampling methods, replication, and statistical models to support robust interpretation.

If selective breeding or genetics are involved, report breeding design, pedigree structure, and selection criteria.

Describe how welfare considerations were addressed, including anesthesia, handling, and mortality monitoring.

When reporting growth performance, include baseline measurements and explain normalization methods.

If trials involve recirculating systems or aquaponics, detail system configuration, filtration, and monitoring protocols.

Explain how climate or seasonal variables may influence results and how they were controlled or measured.

Provide clarity on production scale, such as laboratory, pilot, or commercial, to contextualize applicability.

IJARD 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.