1. Journal Overview
Animal Research Perspectives (ARP) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across the continuum of animal health, welfare, food safety, and product quality in terrestrial livestock, aquatic species, and other food-producing animals.
The journal provides a platform for integrated research linking:
• Animal physiology and health
• Disease prevention & veterinary diagnostics
• Nutrition–health–quality interactions
• Pre- and post-harvest food safety
• Product quality assessment from farm to fork
• One Health perspectives involving zoonoses, AMR, and environmental interfaces
• Precision livestock systems and processing technologies
ARP aims to advance scientific understanding while supporting safe, ethical, sustainable animal-source food systems.
2. Scope of the Journal
ARP welcomes contributions in the following areas (but not limited to):
2.1 Animal Nutrition and Feed Science
• Nutrient metabolism and physiological responses
• Nutrient and animal development
• Nutrient and animal product quality
• Microbiome–nutrition–health interactions
• Sustainable feeding system and environmental safety
2.2 Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Developmental Biology
· • Genomic Selection and Quantitative Genetics
• Molecular Genetics of Production and Health Traits
• Reproductive biology and technologies
• Developmental Programming and Epigenetics
• Gene Editing for Product Attribute Modification and Disease Resistance
2.3 Veterinary Sciences and Animal Health Management
• Vaccine Development and Immune Modulation Strategies
• Antimicrobial Alternatives and Resistance Mitigation Pathways
• Precision Health Monitoring and Early Intervention Systems
• Integrative Farm Health Management and Biosecurity Innovation
2.4 Animal Welfare and Behavior
• Stress physiology
• Husbandry systems and welfare assessment
• Precision livestock farming for welfare monitoring
2.5 Food Processing and Product Quality
• Pre- and Post-Harvest Factors Governing Final Product Quality
• Meat, milk, egg, fish, and by-product quality
• Processing technologies and shelf-life
• Quality assurance systems
2.6 One Health & Systems Research
• Animal–environment–human interfaces
• Climate impacts
• Epidemiology and modeling
2.7 Emerging Technologies
• Precision agriculture technologies
• AI-based monitoring (but not AI-generated data)
The journal does not publish papers focused solely on:
• Human clinical medicine without animal relevance
• Pure feed formulation papers without animal experimentation
• Papers not meeting ethical or methodological standards
3. Article Types
ARP accepts the following categories:
3.1 Original Research Article
Comprehensive studies presenting novel experiments or analyses (typically ≤7,500 words).
Includes: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.
3.2 Review Article
Critical, integrative reviews (up to ~10,000 words).
3.3 Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
Must follow PRISMA guidelines.
Meta-analyses must include model specifications and sensitivity tests.
3.4 Short Communication
Concise reports of new findings (≤2,500 words).
3.5 Case Report
Only accepted if of exceptional relevance (e.g., new zoonosis, novel diagnostic method).
3.6 Methods / Protocol Papers
Descriptions of validated procedures with reproducible detail.
3.7 Data Paper
Datasets with accompanying description following FAIR principles.
4. Ethics Requirements
ARP strictly adheres to COPE Core Practices and international ethical frameworks.
4.1 Animal Ethics
All animal studies must include an Animal Ethics Statement containing:
• Name of the approving institutional or national committee
• Ethics approval code or document number
• Compliance with ARRIVE 2.0 guidelines
• Justification of animal numbers
• Humane endpoints
• Description of welfare monitoring
Example statement:
“All procedures involving animals were approved by the Animal Care and Use Committee of [Institution] (Approval No. XXX) and complied with ARRIVE 2.0 and national guidelines.”
Papers lacking verifiable ethics approval will be rejected without review.
4.2 Human Subjects / Data Involving Humans
If applicable:
• Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
• Written informed consent
• Privacy and data protection compliance (GDPR or equivalent)
4.3 Field Studies & Wildlife Research
Authors must state:
• Collection permits
• Biosafety compliance
• Adherence to local/international wildlife regulations
4.4 Biosecurity and Biocontainment
Studies involving pathogens or AMR must state biosafety level (BSL) and compliance with relevant standards.
For a comprehensive overview of our ethical framework, including the duties of publishers, editors, and reviewers, please see our full Publishing Ethics Policy.
5. Authorship and Publishing Integrity
ARP follows ICMJF authorship criteria.
5.1 Authorship Criteria
All authors must meet all four criteria:
1. Significant contribution to conception/design/data
2. Drafting or revising the manuscript
3. Approval of the final version
4. Full accountability for research integrity
5.2 CRediT Author Contributions
A mandatory section specifying contributions such as:
• Conceptualization
• Formal analysis
• Investigation
• Funding acquisition
• Writing—original draft
• Writing—review & editing
5.3 Changes to Authorship
Changes after submission require:
• Written request from corresponding author
• Signed consent from all authors
• Editor-in-Chief approval
5.4 Competing Interests
All authors must disclose any:
• Financial interests
• Employment and consultancy
• Stock ownership
• Funding impacts
• Patents
• Editorial board roles
6. Use of Generative AI
ARP permits the use of generative AI exclusively for language editing and readability improvement. Any such use must be disclosed in the manuscript.
AI tools must not be:
Listed as authors or co-authors
Cited as sources
Used to create or manipulate figures, images, or data
Used to generate scientific content, results, or interpretations
For full details, including our policies for reviewers and editors, please see our Generative AI Policy.
7. Data Availability & Reproducibility
ARP is committed to the principles of transparency and reproducibility.
A Data Availability Statement is required for all articles. This statement must clearly describe where and how the data supporting the results can be accessed.
For a detailed list of recommended repositories (including Zenodo, Dryad, Figshare, GenBank, SRA, PRIDE, and ENA) and further guidance on reproducibility, please see our Data Availability Policy.
Papers must include:
· Experimental design details
· Sample size justification
· Randomization and blinding (where applicable)
· Statistical model formulas
· Complete methodological parameters
· All software and version numbers
Non-compliance may lead to rejection.
8. Plagiarism, Originality, and Misconduct
All submissions undergo iThenticate screening. The following constitute misconduct:
• Plagiarism
• Text recycling without citation
• Image manipulation
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Duplicate submission
• Salami slicing
• Undisclosed conflicts
Severe cases result in permanent rejection and notification to institutions.
9. Manuscript Preparation
9.1 General Formatting
• Microsoft Word or LaTeX
• Double-spaced text
• Times New Roman 12 pt
• Continuous line numbering
• Figures and tables placed after the References
• All pages automatically numbered
9.2 Title
• Concise (10–20 words)
• No abbreviations
• Avoid vague terms like “effect” unless necessary
9.3 Abstract
Structured (250–300 words):
• Background
• Objectives
• Methods (including n, age, breed, duration)
• Main results (include P-values)
• Conclusions
9.4 Keywords
3–6 terms, singular form, no abbreviations unless widely accepted.
9.5 Introduction
Include:
• Scientific context
• Knowledge gap
• Hypothesis
• Objectives
9.6 Materials and Methods
Must include full reproducibility information including:
Experimental Design
• Number of animals, sex, breed
• Power analysis or rationale for sample size
• Randomization and blinding procedures
• Housing conditions
Nutrition / Diet Studies
• Full ingredient composition
• Analyzed nutrient contents
• Analytical methods (AOAC, ISO, national standards)
Welfare Monitoring
• Scoring systems
• Frequency
• Handling conditions
Laboratory Analyses
Provide:
• Methods
• Instrument models
• Reagents/manufacturers
• Software versions
Statistics
• Full model formulas
• Post-hoc tests
• Assumption checking
• Thresholds for significance (e.g., P < 0.05)
9.7 Results
• Quantitative data: mean ± SD/SEM
• Provide exact P-values (three decimal places)
• Avoid redundancy between text, tables, and figures
9.8 Discussion
• Interpretation of key findings
• Comparison with relevant studies
• Avoid restating results
• Address limitations
9.9 Conclusion
One paragraph summarizing major contributions.
9.10 References
Follow journal format: ARP Reference Format
Ensure accuracy and avoid excessive self-citation.
10. Figures and Tables
10.1 Figures
• Minimum resolution:
§ 300 dpi (photos)
§ 600–1000 dpi (line art)
• Use TIFF, EPS, PDF, or high-quality PNG
• Minimal text; consistent font sizes
• Subfigures labeled A, B, C…
10.2 Tables
• Editable (not images)
• Clear variable definitions
• Include units
• Footnotes with superscripts
11. Supplementary Material
Allowed items:
• Expansive datasets
• Detailed protocols
• High-resolution images
• Multimedia files
• Large tables
Must be referenced in main text as: “Supplementary Table S1”.
12. Submission Checklist (Abbreviated)
Authors must ensure:
• High-quality English
• Ethics approval statements included
• Data availability statement included
• CRediT contributions included
• Conflicts of interest disclosed
• All references checked for accuracy
• Figures and tables follow requirements
• No plagiarism or AI-generated data
13. Peer Review Process
ARP operates a double-anonymized peer review process. All submissions are screened for suitability and originality, then reviewed by at least two independent expert reviewers.
Turnaround Times:
Initial decision: ~3–5 weeks
Revision period: 30–60 days
Final decision: ~1–2 weeks after resubmission
For a detailed description of our peer review procedures, including handling of conflicts of interest and special issue submissions, please see our Peer Review Policy.
14. Appeals Process
Authors may appeal within 60 days by submitting:
• Detailed rebuttal letter
• Point-by-point responses
• Revised manuscript (if applicable)
The Editor-in-Chief’s decision is final.
15. Open Access Policy
ARP is a fully open access journal, with immediate free access to all articles, no embargo, and no registration required, in accordance with the BOAI definition.
Articles are published under:
· • CC BY 4.0 (default)
· • CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (optional)
Authors retain full copyright and all publishing rights without restrictions. The publisher is granted a non exclusive right to publish and distribute the work.
For full licensing details and copyright information, please see our Open Access Policy.
16. Publication Fees
ARP charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover editorial management, peer review, production, and online hosting. For the period 2026–2028, the APC is fully waived for all authors. From 2029 onwards, waivers and discounts will be available for authors from low- and lower-middle-income economies.
For complete fee details, including the standard APC amount and the waiver application process, please see our Fees and Waivers page.
17. Post-Acceptance
17.1 Proofs
Authors receive PDF proofs. Corrections are limited to typographical errors.
17.2 Online Publication
Articles are published online-first with a DOI and indexed in major databases upon acceptance by indexers.
17.3 Long-term Archiving
ARP actively deposits its content with CLOCKSS, Portico, and institutional repositories to ensure long-term preservation and perpetual accessibility. The final published version (Version of Record) of all articles is continuously archived with these services upon publication.
For more information, please see our Archiving Policy.
18. Contact Information
Editorial Office
Animal Research Perspectives (ARP)
Email: ArpEditor@iacademic.info