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Thank you for considering JOURNAL OF AQUATIC LIFE AND FISHERIES SCIENCE (JAFS) for your research publication. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every submission receives rigorous peer review and professional editorial support.

• Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted through our online submission system. Create an account or log in to submit your work.
• No Submission Fees: We do not charge any fees for manuscript submission. Our review process is completely free.
• Fast Track Review: Initial decision within 2-3 weeks, with expedited review for urgent submissions.

• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or LaTeX files accepted
• Font & Spacing: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced throughout
• Length: Original articles: 3,000-5,000 words | Review articles: 4,000-7,000 words | Short communications: 1,500-2,000 words
• Abstract: 200-250 words, structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion)
• Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords for indexing
• References: APA 7th edition format. Minimum 20 references for original articles.

• Originality: Manuscripts must not have been published previously or be under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism: All submissions are checked using anti-plagiarism software. Similarity should be below 15%.
• Ethical Approval: Research involving human participants or animals requires approval from institutional review boards.
• Informed Consent: For studies involving human subjects, documented informed consent is mandatory.
• AI Usage: Authors must disclose any use of AI tools in research or manuscript preparation.