AIM AND SCOPE
The Journal of Animal Biology and Veterinary Medicine aims to serve as an international platform for the publication of high-quality research, clinical studies, and scholarly contributions in the fields of animal biology, veterinary sciences, and animal healthcare. The journal is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of animal physiology, pathology, disease prevention, and therapeutic interventions in domestic, wild, aquatic, and laboratory animals. It seeks to promote the integration of basic biological research with clinical veterinary practice to improve animal health, welfare, productivity, and sustainable management.
The journal also aims to encourage collaboration among researchers, veterinarians, academicians, animal scientists, and healthcare professionals worldwide by facilitating the exchange of scientific knowledge and innovative developments in animal and veterinary sciences. Emphasis is placed on scientific rigor, ethical veterinary practices, evidence-based medicine, and research that contributes to animal welfare, public health, food safety, and environmental sustainability.
Scope of the Journal
The journal covers a broad range of topics related to animal biology, veterinary medicine, and allied sciences. The primary areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
Animal biology, veterinary medicine, veterinary science, veterinary pathology, veterinary microbiology, veterinary parasitology, veterinary virology, veterinary bacteriology, veterinary immunology, veterinary pharmacology, veterinary toxicology, veterinary physiology, veterinary anatomy, veterinary biochemistry, veterinary genetics, animal genetics, animal breeding, molecular veterinary science, comparative biology, comparative pathology, comparative medicine, animal biotechnology, reproductive biology, animal reproduction, theriogenology, embryology, developmental biology, endocrinology, animal nutrition, feed science, animal metabolism, livestock production, dairy science, poultry science, aquaculture, fisheries science, wildlife biology, wildlife conservation, zoo and exotic animal medicine, companion animal medicine, large animal medicine, small animal medicine, equine medicine, avian medicine, aquatic animal health, laboratory animal science, veterinary surgery, veterinary anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, radiology, ultrasonography, clinical veterinary medicine, emergency and critical care, preventive veterinary medicine, epidemiology, zoonotic diseases, infectious diseases, emerging animal diseases, antimicrobial resistance, one health approaches, public health veterinary medicine, food safety, meat science, milk hygiene, environmental health, animal welfare, animal behavior, ethology, stress physiology, rehabilitation and physiotherapy in animals, regenerative veterinary medicine, stem cell therapy, tissue engineering, vaccine development, immunotherapy, precision livestock farming, bioinformatics in veterinary science, computational biology, artificial intelligence in animal healthcare, molecular diagnostics, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, biomarkers, epidemiological studies, translational veterinary research, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, toxicological studies, sustainable livestock management, climate change and animal health, biodiversity conservation, and emerging technologies in veterinary and animal sciences.
Types of Manuscripts
The journal accepts a wide variety of manuscript types including original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, case series, clinical studies, short communications, technical notes, perspectives, and letters to the editor.
The topics listed above represent the major areas of interest of the journal; however, the scope is not limited to these fields. The journal welcomes submissions from emerging, interdisciplinary, and innovative areas that contribute to the advancement of animal biology, veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and related therapeutic sciences.
Global Perspective and Inclusivity
The journal adopts a global perspective by encouraging submissions from researchers, veterinarians, and scientists across diverse geographic regions. Animal health challenges vary across species, ecosystems, and environmental conditions, making international collaboration essential for scientific advancement and disease management.
By promoting worldwide scientific cooperation, the journal aims to address global concerns such as zoonotic diseases, food security, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable animal production. Studies focusing on regional disease prevalence, indigenous animal species, population-based findings, and public health strategies are particularly encouraged.
Ethical, Legal, and Welfare Considerations
Research involving animals requires strict ethical responsibility and adherence to animal welfare standards. The journal recognizes the importance of ethical, legal, and social considerations in animal and veterinary research and encourages scholarly work addressing responsible animal care and scientific integrity.
Topics such as animal welfare regulations, ethical experimentation, biosafety, zoonotic disease control, veterinary ethics, animal rights, and responsible use of animals in research are integral to the journal’s ethical framework. Authors are expected to comply with recognized ethical guidelines and ensure humane treatment of animals in all studies.
Education and Knowledge Dissemination
The journal is committed to advancing education and professional development in animal biology and veterinary medicine. It aims to serve as a valuable resource for students, educators, veterinarians, researchers, and animal health professionals by publishing informative, high-quality, and impactful scientific content.
Educational reviews, clinical updates, and articles that simplify complex biological and veterinary concepts while providing practical insights are encouraged. Through continuous dissemination of knowledge, the journal contributes to building a well-informed scientific and veterinary community.
Quality, Integrity, and Scientific Rigor
Maintaining high standards of quality, transparency, and scientific integrity is a central principle of the journal. All submissions are expected to demonstrate methodological soundness, originality, clarity, and ethical compliance.
The peer-review process is designed to ensure fair, thorough, and unbiased evaluation of manuscripts. Authors are encouraged to present their findings accurately and transparently, contributing to the reliability and credibility of veterinary and animal science literature.
Encouragement of Collaborative Research
The journal promotes multidisciplinary and collaborative research efforts involving veterinarians, biologists, animal scientists, public health experts, and environmental researchers. Collaborative studies often provide comprehensive insights and innovative solutions to complex challenges in animal health and biological sciences.
By offering a platform for interdisciplinary interaction, the journal aims to foster partnerships that enhance scientific quality and accelerate advancements in veterinary medicine and animal biology.
Adaptability to Advancing Science
Animal biology and veterinary medicine are rapidly evolving fields driven by technological innovation and scientific discovery. The journal remains adaptable to these advancements by continuously expanding its scope to include emerging areas of research and advanced therapeutic approaches.
Authors are encouraged to explore novel concepts, innovative technologies, and modern clinical applications that contribute to the evolving landscape of animal and veterinary sciences. The journal is committed to reflecting the latest scientific developments and supporting progress in global animal healthcare and biological research.
