Information For Authors

  • Manuscript submissions must be completed exclusively by the corresponding author through the online submission system at https://fjias.atu.edu.iq. For any further inquiries, please contact the editorial office via email at [email protected].

  • Manuscripts must be written in English (U.S. spelling) and should be initially revised by a native English speaker before submission. The average length of a manuscript should be between 10–20 pages, formatted according to the journal’s official [template].

  • The overall plagiarism rate must not exceed 20%, and self-citations should constitute no more than 20% of the total references cited.
  •  Please note that duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited

Article Processing Charges (APC Policy)

Al-Furat Journal of Innovations in Agricultural Sciences (FJIAS) is a fully open-access journal, committed to promoting the global dissemination of high-quality scientific research without financial barriers.

  • No article processing charges (APCs) are applied to authors affiliated with institutions outside Iraq.
    International authors can publish their research in FJIAS completely free of charge.

  • For authors affiliated with Iraqi institutions, a modest processing fee of 70,000 Iraqi dinars is required only after the manuscript has been formally accepted following peer review.

  • There are no submission fees and no charges for accessing or downloading published articles. All published content is freely and permanently available to readers worldwide.

This APC policy reflects the journal’s commitment to equitable open access, academic integrity, and the support of researchers from developing and emerging research communities.

 Template of FJIAS

  • Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

    Authors must prepare their manuscripts using Microsoft Word, applying the following formatting standards:

    • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
    • Spacing: Single line spacing
    • Paper size: A4 with 2.5 cm margins on all sides
    • Page numbering: All pages must be numbered consecutively

    Manuscript Structure

    The manuscript should include the following sections in the order listed: 

    1. Title Page

      The title page must include:

      • A concise and informative title

      • Full names of all authors

      • Institutional affiliations and email addresses

      • Study location (where applicable)

      • A short running title

      2. Abstract

      The abstract should not exceed 300 words and must clearly summarize the aim, methodology, principal results, and main conclusions of the study.

      • Abbreviations, citations, and references (published or unpublished) should be avoided.

      • Three to five keywords should be provided after the abstract, separated by semicolons and written in singular form (e.g., cow, not cows; plant, not plants).

      3. Introduction

      The introduction should provide a focused background to the study, clearly defining the research problem, justification, and objectives, supported by relevant and up-to-date references.

      4. Materials and Methods

      This section should contain sufficient detail to allow replication of the study and must include, where applicable:

      • Study location

      • Experimental design (treatments, controls, replications)

      • Statistical analysis methods

      • Full scientific names of microorganisms (italicized at first mention)

      • Mathematical equations prepared using the Equation Editor and numbered sequentially

      The International System of Units (SI) must be used consistently throughout the manuscript.

      5. Results

      Results should be presented clearly and objectively, without interpretation.

      • Tables, figures, and photographs should be placed at the end of the manuscript.

      • Use Times New Roman, 10-point font for all tables and figures.

      • Each table or figure must have a clear, self-explanatory caption and be numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1, Photograph 1).

      6. Discussion

      The discussion should interpret the results in the context of existing literature, emphasizing their scientific significance. Repetition of data already presented in the Results section should be avoided.

      • When appropriate, the Results and Discussion sections may be combined.

      7. Conclusion

      The conclusion should concisely summarize the principal findings without introducing new data. Authors should highlight the practical implications, acknowledge study limitations, and propose directions for future research.

      8. Acknowledgements

      The names of funding organizations must be written in full. Authors may also acknowledge individuals or institutions that provided technical, academic, or administrative support during the course of the study.

      9. Conflict of Interest

      The authors must declare that there are no conflicts of interest related to the submission, authorship, or publication of this manuscript.

      10. References

    All references must be formatted according to the APA (American Psychological Association) citation style. In-text citations should follow the author-date format (e.g., Al-Shammari, 2023), and the reference list should be alphabetically arranged. Examples include:

    • Journal Article

    Al-Shammari, K. I. A. (2023). Alleviating the oxidative stress in Japanese quails fed L-carnitine and creatine monohydrate through impacts on productive performance, ileal microflora, digestibility and redox system. Veterinary Integrative Sciences, 21(1), 81–98.

    • Multiple Authors

    Al-Shammari, K. I. A., Batkowska, J., & Zamil, S. J. (2019). Role of pomegranate peels and black pepper powder and their mixture in alleviating oxidative stress in broiler chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science, 18(3), 122–128.

    • Book
      Nalbandov, A. V. (1963). Advances in neuroendocrinology (2nd ed.). University of Illinois Press.
    • Book Chapter

    Simkiss, K., & Taylor, T. G. (1971). Shell formation. In D. J. Bell & B. M. Freeman (Eds.), Physiology and Biochemistry of the Domestic Fowl (pp. 1331–1343). Academic Press.

    • Conference Paper

    Dastar, B., & Golian, A. (2022). Total versus digestible amino acid feeding in young male broilers. In 14th International Poultry Symposium PB WPSA (pp. 306–307). University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland.