AuthorGuidelines

Author Guidelines

A. General Requirements

To meet the minimum standards of Journal of Integrated Animal and Aquatic Sciences (IGATI), submitted manuscripts must comply with the following requirements:

  • Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English and must include an abstract and keywords in English.

  • Papers must be formatted on A4-sized pages.

  • The manuscript should be typed in two columns.

  • Single line spacing should be used throughout the manuscript.

  • Margin settings: Top 1.9 cm, Bottom 4.13 cm, Left 1.43 cm, and Right 1.43 cm, using mirror margins.

  • Use Times New Roman, 10-point font, and prepare the manuscript using Microsoft Word.

  • Figures must be numbered sequentially, with titles placed below each figure, single-spaced.

  • Tables must be numbered sequentially, with titles placed above each table, single-spaced.

  • Author names must be accompanied by complete institutional affiliations and valid email addresses.

  • Manuscripts should be 6–10 pages in length. Papers exceeding 10 pages may be considered at the editors’ discretion.

  • Authors are required to use reference management software (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote) and apply the APA citation style (7th Edition).

  • Manuscripts must follow the official IGATI Template.

  • All submissions must comply with the journal’s Publication Ethics, Plagiarism Policy, and Copyright & Licensing Policy.

B. Structure of the Manuscript

Manuscripts submitted to IGATI should be organized as follows:

Title

The title should clearly reflect the focus of the study in animal science, fisheries, or aquatic sciences, written in sentence case and avoiding acronyms or abbreviations.

Abstract

The abstract should concisely summarize the manuscript in no more than 250 words, single-spaced, using Times New Roman. It should not contain citations and must include the research background, objectives, methods, main results, discussion highlights, and conclusions.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords, separated by commas and arranged alphabetically.

Introduction

Describe the background, significance, and objectives of the study. Include relevant literature review, identify research gaps, and explain how the study contributes to advances in animal and aquatic sciences. Hypotheses may be stated at the end of this section, if applicable.

Methods

Explain the research methodology in sufficient detail to allow replication. This section may include study location, materials, experimental design, sampling methods, data collection, analytical techniques, and statistical analysis. The methods should be written in the past tense and preferably in passive voice.

Results and Discussion

Present research findings clearly using tables and figures where appropriate, with captions placed above tables and below figures. The discussion should interpret the results, compare them with previous studies, explain their implications, and highlight limitations as well as directions for future research.

Conclusion

Summarize the main findings and emphasize their scientific contribution to animal science, fisheries, or aquatic sciences. Clearly state whether the research objectives were achieved and how the findings advance existing knowledge.

Acknowledgment (optional)

Acknowledge funding agencies, institutional support, or individuals who contributed significantly to the research but are not listed as authors.

References

The manuscript must include at least 20 references, with a minimum of five references published within the last ten years, primarily from peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, or reputable scholarly sources. All references must be formatted according to APA Style (7th Edition).

The content of each manuscript is the full responsibility of the author(s). However, the editorial team of Journal of Integrated Animal and Aquatic Sciences (IGATI) reserves the right to make necessary corrections related to grammar, style, and formatting without altering the substance of the work.