IJARD hosts ongoing special issues that focus on high impact aquaculture themes. These issues provide a curated venue for emerging methods, validated trials, and applied breakthroughs.

Current themes and deadlines are listed on the journal website. Authors should review the scope of each issue before submission.

• Review the current special issue themes and deadlines
• Confirm that your manuscript aligns with the issue scope
• Prepare trial documentation and validation evidence
• Submit through ManuscriptZone with the correct issue selection

• Validated trials with clear controls
• Reproducible workflows and documentation
• Cross disciplinary relevance with applied impact
• Transparent data and code sharing practices

Guest editors and the editorial office provide guidance on scope fit, submission requirements, and review timelines. For inquiries, contact [email protected].

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.

Discuss limitations such as short trial duration, species-specific constraints, or site-specific conditions.

Include a brief statement on how findings translate to industry practice without overstating conclusions.

If data are restricted, describe access pathways and provide sufficient methodological detail for independent verification.

Early communication with the editorial office can help confirm scope fit and avoid delays during initial screening.

When presenting economic outcomes, clarify assumptions, cost inputs, and pricing scenarios used in analysis.

Report any adverse events or unexpected outcomes to provide a balanced understanding of interventions.

Document acclimation periods and baseline health assessments before trials so reviewers can interpret growth and survival outcomes accurately.

Clarify tank or cage volumes, stocking densities, and flow rates to ensure production performance can be compared across studies.

Describe biosecurity protocols, quarantine steps, and pathogen screening to contextualize health outcomes and mortality reporting.

Include details on water chemistry targets, monitoring instruments, and calibration schedules to support reproducible water quality management.

When reporting feed efficiency, specify feed ingredient sources, pellet size, and storage conditions that may influence performance metrics.

Provide clear definitions of welfare indicators and how they were measured or scored during the study period.

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.