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.
  • Authors are required to pay a processing fee of 70,000 Iraqi Dinars upon acceptance of the manuscript. The journal is open-access and available free of charge to all readers. Please note that duplicate submissions are strictly prohibitedl

 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

    Should include:

    • A concise and informative title
    • Full names, affiliations, and emails of all authors
    • Study location
    • A short running title
    1. Abstract

    The abstract (maximum 300 words) should summarize the aim, methods, key results, and conclusions of the study in a clear and accessible manner. Avoid using abbreviations or citing any published or unpublished references.
    Include 3–5 keywords after the abstract, separated by semicolons, and written in singular form (e.g., cow, not cows; plant, not plants).

    1. Introduction

    Provide a clear and concise background, highlighting the research problem, rationale, and objectives, supported by appropriate references.

    1. Materials and Methods

    Present sufficient details to allow the study to be replicated, including:

    • Study location
    • Experimental design (treatments, replications)
    • Statistical analysis methods
    • Full scientific names for microorganisms (italicized)
    • Equations (formatted using the Equation Editor and numbered sequentially)
      Use the International System of Units (SI) throughout.
    1. Results

    Present findings clearly without interpretation.

    • Tables, figures, and photos should be included at the end of the manuscript
    • Use Times New Roman 10-point for tables and figures
    • Each item must have a self-explanatory title and be numbered (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1, Photograph 1)
    1. Discussion

    Interpret results using relevant literature. Avoid repeating data already presented. In some cases, the results and discussion may be combined into a single section.

    1. Conclusion

    Summarize the major findings without introducing new data. Highlight the practical implications and limitations of the study, and offer recommendations for future work.

    1. 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.