Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Submission

Authors submit their manuscript through the Open Journal System (OJS). Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word (.docx), with figures in a minimum 300 dpi JPEG format. Figures should be placed on separate pages, sequentially numbered, and accompanied by captions. Tables must also be placed on separate pages, numbered accordingly, and include descriptive titles.

A. Original Research Article

Manuscripts should be single-spaced, in Times New Roman, 12-point font, and should not exceed 8,000 words or 20 A4 pages. A manuscript template is available for download.

1. Title

The title should be concise, informative, and formatted in title case. Scientific names or binomial nomenclature must be accurately stated and italicized.

2. Author Information

Authors' full names should be listed without abbreviations or academic titles. If multiple authors have different affiliations, Arabic numeral superscripts should be used. Affiliation details must include the laboratory, department, institution, city, postal code, and country. Each author's ORCID ID and email address must be provided. The corresponding author should be marked with an asterisk (*).

3. Abstract

A structured summary of a maximum of 250 words, covering the study's objective, methodology, results, and conclusions. Abbreviations must be defined upon first use. References should not be included in the abstract.

4. Keywords

Three to five keywords listed in alphabetical order and separated by semicolons.

5. Introduction

This section should outline the study's background, significance, and contribution to the field, supported by relevant and up-to-date references. Redundant or excessive citations should be avoided.

6. Materials and Methods
  • Ethical Approval: If the study involves animals or invasive procedures, the ethics certificate number and the name of the issuing institution must be stated. If not applicable, a justification must be provided.
  • Study Period and Location: Specify the time frame (month and year) and the location where samples were collected or analyzed.
  • Experimental Design: Detail the methodology, including population selection, sampling techniques, ethical considerations, and euthanasia methods if applicable. Subheadings may be adjusted based on the study design.
  • Evaluation: Describe all laboratory and field tests, observations, and assessments in sufficient detail to allow replication, including equipment, materials, and manufacturer details.
  • Data Collection: Explain how data were gathered and the instruments used, including manufacturer details where applicable.
  • Data Analysis: Describe how data were tabulated, statistical methods applied, and software used. Equations and formulas may be included where necessary.
7. Results

Where possible, present data in tables or figures. The text should summarize key findings without duplicating the content of tables or figures. All tables and figures must be referenced in the text (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).

8. Discussion

Interpret the results in relation to biological mechanisms and existing literature. Clearly state whether the study hypotheses were supported or refuted. Limitations of the study should be acknowledged.

9. Conclusions

Provide a concise summary of the study's objectives and key findings.

10. Acknowledgments

Include details of funding sources, grant numbers, institutional support, and contributions from assistants or technical experts.

11. Author Contributions

Specify each author's role using the following standardized categories: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal Analysis, Investigation, Data Curation, Writing – Original Draft, Writing – Review & Editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project Administration, and Funding Acquisition.

12. Conflicts of Interest

Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest, or state: "The authors declare no conflicts of interest."

13. References

References should follow APA style, sorted alphabetically, and consist primarily of journal articles (>80%). References should preferably be from the past 10 years.

Examples:

Journal Article: Kilcoyne, I., Magdesian, K. G., Guerra, M., Dechant, J. E., Spier, S. J., & Kass, P. H. (2023). Prevalence of and risk factors associated with Salmonella shedding among equids. Equine Veterinary Journal, 55(3), 446–455.

Book: Chiavaccini, L., & Duffee, L. R. (2024). Horses with Colic. Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. Publisher.

Proceedings: Hill, E. W., Stoffel, M. A., McGivney, B. A., MacHugh, D. E., & Pemberton, J. M. (2022). Inbreeding depression and the probability of racing in the Thoroughbred horse. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 289(1977), 20220487.

Thesis/Dissertation: Rahmaningtyas, I. H. (2018). Antibacterial activity of soursop (Annona muricata L.) leaf chloroform extract [Thesis]. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga.

B. Case Report, Review Article, and Short Communication

Manuscripts should be single-spaced, in Times New Roman, 12-point font, and should not exceed 4,500 words or 12 A4 pages. A manuscript template is available for download.

Title and Author Information: Follow the same guidelines as for original research articles.

Abstract: Between 200–250 words.

Manuscript Structure:

  1. Abstract
  2. Introduction
  3. Materials and Methods
  4. Results
  5. Discussion
  6. Conclusions
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Author Contributions
  9. Conflicts of Interest
  10. References