The Journal of Aquaculture Sciences is a specialized scientific publication in fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic sciences, published by the Iranian Aquaculture Society. The journal provides a platform to disseminate, exchange, and advance scientific knowledge and research findings among university professors, researchers, specialists, and graduate students working in disciplines related to aquatic sciences and aquaculture.
The journal holds a scientific-research journal rank recognized by the Commission for Scientific Publications of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran. In line with its scientific mission, the journal is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality, research integrity, and professional ethics in publishing scholarly articles. Its primary objectives include disseminating high-quality scientific research, promoting innovative and applied studies, and providing an effective platform for presenting new scientific findings in fisheries and aquaculture.
The Journal of Aquaculture Sciences is published biannually. Articles are primarily published in Persian with extended English abstracts, facilitating the dissemination of scientific findings among Persian-speaking researchers while also providing broader access for the international scientific community. The journal welcomes a broad range of scientific contributions addressing fundamental, applied, and developmental aspects of fisheries and aquatic sciences.
The scope of the journal include a wide variety of disciplines, including aquaculture, aquatic animal nutrition and feed formulation, aquatic animal biology and physiology, aquatic animal health and diseases, genetics and selective breeding, reproduction and hatchery technologies, water quality and management, aquatic ecology and biodiversity, aquatic toxicology, innovative technologies in aquaculture, fisheries science and management, capture fisheries, post-harvest processing and preservation of aquatic products, and other interdisciplinary areas related to aquatic sciences.
An essential component of the journal's scientific structure is its Editorial Board, which consists of qualified academics, researchers, and experts in relevant fields. The editorial board plays a central role in establishing the journal's scientific policies, defining its thematic priorities, and maintaining the academic quality and integrity of published content. Manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo an initial editorial assessment and, where appropriate, are subsequently evaluated through a specialized peer-review process conducted by qualified experts in the relevant scientific disciplines.
The peer-review process assesses various aspects of submitted manuscripts, including scientific quality, originality and novelty, methodological rigor, data validity and reliability, appropriateness of statistical and analytical approaches, interpretation of findings, scientific significance, and compliance with the journal's publication standards. Through this rigorous evaluation process, the journal aims to ensure that published articles meaningfully contribute to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.
The Journal of Aquaculture Sciences is committed to providing an effective scientific platform for disseminating emerging research findings and advancing evidence-based knowledge in aquatic sciences. By facilitating communication among universities, research institutions, governmental and executive organizations, and the aquaculture and fisheries industries, the journal seeks to strengthen the link between scientific research and practical applications. In this context, disseminating research on current challenges and emerging opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture can support evidence-based decision-making, sustainable management of aquatic resources, technological innovation, improved production efficiency, and the development of knowledge-based and environmentally sustainable aquaculture and fisheries sectors.
The Journal of Aquaculture Sciences welcomes original and scientifically rigorous contributions from university faculty members, researchers, specialists, and graduate students. Researchers are encouraged to submit original research findings, innovative studies, and scientifically valuable contributions addressing current issues and emerging developments in aquatic sciences for consideration and potential publication.
Through its commitment to scientific rigor, expert peer review, academic integrity, and the dissemination of innovative research, the Journal of Aquaculture Sciences aims to advance fisheries and aquaculture sciences and promote the development and application of scientific knowledge within the aquatic sciences community in Iran and beyond.