Submission Guidelines

Thanks for choosing the Experimental and Applied Veterinary Research Journal  (Exp. Appl. Vet. Res. J.) to submit your valuable work. Please take the time to carefully read and follow the instructions below to ensure that your work meets the journal's requirements.
Submission
Only online submissions via this journal's website submission system are accepted for manuscripts. The authors will receive an email confirming receipt of their manuscript. Before submitting their work, new submitting authors must register and create an account. Co-authors can read the manuscript details in the submission system if they register using the same email address used to submit the manuscript.
Authors are advised to use the Microsoft Word journal template, which is an accepted file format, while preparing their manuscripts. Step-by-step instructions for uploading the manuscript file or files will be provided via the submission system. When submitting a manuscript to the Exp. Appl. Vet. Res. J., the author or authors should confirm that the work:
  • has not been published elsewhere at the same time, even in a different language. However, if it is included in an abstract or as part of a thesis or dissertation, it will be accepted (please be aware that all submitted manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism using iThenticate).
  • is not being considered for publication by another journal or publisher.
  • each co-author has read and authorized the contribution.
  • will not, in whole or in part, be published elsewhere without the Exp. Appl. Vet. Res. J. consent.
Types of the Manuscript
The journal publishes original research, case reports, and reviews that make substantial progress in each field of veterinary medicine.
Structure of the Manuscript
The following order is appropriate for all types of manuscripts: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Throughout the body of the manuscript, particularly in the Materials and Methods section, subheadings can be required. Acknowledgements, Authors' Contribution, Competing Interest, Funding, and References sections come next.
Original Research Articles
Provide new findings from previously unpublished original research. Add new study findings that support or contradict previously existing beliefs on the vast array of veterinary science knowledge. As necessary, include tables and figures to support the study's findings.
Case Reports
Describe noteworthy clinical cases that shed light on the causes, symptoms, therapies, and outcomes of different veterinary medical issues. Contribute substantial expertise to the topic, especially with rare or unique cases, or present novel perspectives on issues that are more common. Provide a Case Description section that includes all pertinent information rather than distinct Materials and Methods and Results sections. The case description includes clinical findings, diagnosis, treatments, and results. Use statistics, tables, figures, and images as necessary to bolster your arguments.
Review Articles
By combining the most recent data on a certain topic, you may present a comprehensive analysis of the literature and developments in veterinary medicine. Discuss meta-analyses, systematic reviews, or critical assessments of a field's progress and state. The Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion sections can be changed to conform to the review framework. Provide figures and tables as necessary to give a comprehensive summary and sharing of current information.
General Submission Guidelines
Exp. Appl. Vet. Res. J. strongly recommends that you write concisely and stick to the following guidelines:
  • Manuscripts are accepted in English, mainly American English. It is highly recommended that authors whose primary language is not English have their papers properly edited prior to submission.
  • Manuscripts must be presented in grammatically acceptable English to guarantee feasible initial acceptance. The journal does not offer language editing services. The writers bear the responsibility for any expenses associated with language correction.
  • Arabian authors must include a title, author names, affiliations, abstract, and keywords in an Arabic language, to be put at the end of the manuscript, i.e. following the references.
  • Word processing software must be used to generate manuscripts in a single column, single spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, with sequential page numbers that use an Arabic numeral in the center of each page's footer.
  • All manuscript lines have to be numberd, as this can help facilitate the evaluation of the paper and make giving feedback on specific sections easier.
  • When utilizing abbreviations, include a complete explanation of the abbreviation when it first appears in the text, followed by the abbreviation itself in parenthesis. Avoid using abbreviations as much as you can. Generally, abbreviations should use the same language as the extended form in the manuscript. Internationally recognized abbreviations in other languages are an exception to this norm.
  • To assist you in preparing your paper in accordance with the journal formatting requirements, the Exp. Appl. Vet. Res. J. website offers a manuscript submission template.
Manuscripts’ Structure
Manuscript’s Title
The title of the manuscript should be clear, accurate, and concise, and it should provide the information needed to determine the article's scope. An effective title serves as the article's initial point of entry and makes it easier for search engines and databases to find it. Titles can not be more than 20 words. Avoid utilizing acronyms (uncommon abbreviations), jargon, and unclear language. However, it is possible to shorten well-known terms like IgG, RNA, and DNA. Additionally, titles that are broken up into sections or separated by periods should be avoided. The title of the manuscript should start with a capital letter for the first word only, and should provide information about the main idea. The title should describe the main message of the article using a single scientifically accurate sentence.
Author's Names and Affiliations
Authors’ names should be typed as: First name (Full name), Middle name (Initial letter only), Last name or surname (Full name), using capital letter only for the first letter of each name. Superscript numbers (e.g., 1, 2, 3) followed by a relevant work location should be used to show affiliations of each author, and they should be placed under the author names. Do not include the authors' titles, positions, or degrees. The corresponding author(s) should be explicitly indicated and footnoted using the symbol * (e.g.,*Corresponding author). Please make sure that the name, electronic mail, ORCID, complete work address, and mobile phone number of all authors are included on the title page.
Abstract
An abstract must be written briefly with no more than 300 words in length. The abstract needs to be organized with headings as follows: 1) Background, briefly describes the issue being examined, and emphasizes the study's aim(s). 2) Methodology, briefly outline the primary techniques and/or therapies employed. 3) Results, give a summary of the work's findings. 4) Conclusions: include a statement of the principal conclusions or interpretations. As a general note, abbreviations that are not commonly used should be avoided in the abstract, and if they are used, they should be specified in parenthesis the first time they appear. Footnotes and references are prohibited.
Keywords
Following the abstract, include at least five pertinent keywords or phrases that can be utilized for subject indexing. Key terms from the title should be included in keywords, but abbreviations should not be used unless they are widely used by the scientific community (e.g., DNA, RNA, IgA). Instead of using plural forms, keywords should be written as singular terms and formatted as follows: Keywords: …., …., …., ….
Introduction
Any manuscript type must include an introduction, which is a crucial and difficult section since it identifies your writing style, the caliber of your work, and your authority as a scholar. This is your first opportunity to leave a positive impression on your reader. There are several purposes for the introduction. It provides background information on your research, outlines your topic and objectives, and provides overview of of the work. Reviewing and correctly citing important articles on a previously mentioned subject is important. A strong introduction will give your paper a strong start and persuade readers to move on to the main body of the work. This section should be ended with a concise description of the research gap and the purpose or goal of the current research.
Materials and Methods
There are no word limits on the methods description. The Materials and Methods section may require subheadings. In order for others to replicate your work, make sure it provides sufficient experimental and characterization data. You should:
  • Provide explanations of conventional protocols and experimental techniques, including reagent amounts in parenthesis where possible (e.g., 1.09 g, 0.50 mmol).
  • Well-known methods can be briefly described and appropriately referenced, including any modifications.
  • The conditions of the animals (breed, strain, age, sex, and body weight) and the diets used in the experiments (chemical analysis of food items, if necessary for the experiment) should be precisely documented.
  • If available, provide the catalog number for the kits and reagents together with the names of the manufacturers and origins of the instruments and equipment.
  • Use standard abbreviations for chemicals, reagents and solvents.
  • Include the required ethical statements in the Methods section of your article if your research uses live animals (vertebrates, higher invertebrates or experimental) as subjects.
Statistical Guidelines
If statistical testing is used in your manuscript, then you should specify the name of the test, n value for each analysis, comparisons of interest, whether the tests were one-tailed or two-tailed, and the actual P value (not just "significant" or "P < 0.05"). Kindly indicate which statistical test was applied to obtain each P value. Always use a P value after the term "significant"; if not, use "substantial," "considerable," etc. The number (n) for each data set, a clearly labeled measure of center (like the mean or the median), and a clearly labeled measure of variability (like the standard deviation or range) should all be included in the descriptive statistics used to characterize the data sets. Compared to standard deviations (SD) or standard errors of mean (SEM), ranges are more suitable for small data sets. Graphs should include appropriately indicated error bars. It is necessary to identify a number that follows the ± symbol as either a SD or a SEM.
Results
The findings should be clearly described by the authors. The data should be given concisely and clearly in tables or figures; do not duplicate the same information in both the text and the table. Comparisons with other works of literature should be avoided unless absolutely required. The main body of the manuscript should contain tables and figures near their initial appearance.
Tables and figures must be numbered in accordance with their placement within the text. Additional notes should be taken into account, including:
  • There should be a single space between the number and the unit.
  • To separate thousands (such as 2,000), a comma should be used.
  • Unusual units or acronyms should be fully defined or specified in the legend.
  • Scale bars should be used in place of magnification factors, and the length of the bar should be shown on the bar itself rather than in the legend.
  • Any table in your primary manuscript should be submitted in an editable format (Word format), but not as an image. A table caption (legend) should explain the ranges and standards of error analysis for tables that provide statistical analysis of the data.
General Figure Guidelines
It is necessary to obtain permission before publishing any figures or images that are protected by copyright, even if they have been published elsewhere. We cannot publish such images without the appropriate authorization. Any photograph you use should have its original source cited. The bold, lower-case letters (a, b, c, d, etc.) used to identify areas of a figure should be of the same size as the remainder of the image. Do not use redundnt or extra figures, and they should not have more than one panel unless the parts are related logically. In order to reproduce a multipart figure at the smallest size that still allows for the visibility of important elements, each panel should be scaled so that the entire figure can be lowered by the same amount. Below are some details on the figures:
  • All photos must be provided in a high-quality (300 dpi) bitmap image format (such a JPG, JPEG, or TIFF). Please make sure that the compression option is chosen when saving TIFF files in order to prevent extremely huge file sizes.
  • Backgrounds like unnecessary objects in photos or grid lines in graphs should be eliminated.
  • Figures should be supplied in an editable format and can be either colored or black and white.
  • Figure (not fig.) should be used when a figure is quoted in the main body of the manuscript.
  • The title below the figure or image should be started as “Figure 1.” Please notice that there is a period (a single space) between the Figure and the number.
  • Please include a concise title statement for the entire figure at the start of your figure legends. Only the initial letter in the title's first word needs to be capitalized. After that, give a brief explanation of each panel's contents. Reduce the number of methodological details as much as you can and use any symbols sequentially.
Figures that do not meet these specifications won't reproduce correctly, and may need to wait for high-resolution images before being published.
Discussion
This part should discuss the results and their interpretation in relation to earlier findings and how these interpretations answered the question posed in the introduction.
Conclusions
A general conclusion summarizing how your work helped with problem comprehension or resolution should be included following the Discussion section.
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgments should be brief and should not contain voluminous remarks or expressions of gratitude to anonymous editors and referees. You may acknowledge grant or contribution numbers. You can also thank editors and reviewers for their help.
Authors Contributions
You must supply an Author Contribution Statement.
Conflicts of Interest
You must supply a competing interests statement. You should include a declaration stating that there is no conflict of interest. Your declaration, which describes each contributing author's possible conflicting interest—or lack thereof—must be clear and concise. When your work is published, the data you include in the submission system will be the source of truth. The statement "The author(s) declare no conflicts of interest" ought to be included in the disclosure of conflicting interests.
References
Use the APA style to cite references in the Exp. Appl. Vet. Res. J. as shown below:
In case of articles
The APA format for an e-book that has been retrieved from a Library database (with no DOI) includes:
  • Author or authors. The surname is followed by first initials.
  • Year of publication of the book (in round brackets).
  • Book title (in italics).
  • Edition (in round brackets), if other than first edition.
  • Publisher
  • DOI
  • The first line of each citation is left adjusted. Every subsequent line is indented 5-7 spaces.
E.g.,
Dakheel, M. M., Alkandari, F. A. H., Mueller‐Harvey, I., Woodward, M. J., & Rymer, C. (2020). Antimicrobial in vitro activities of condensed tannin extracts on avian pathogenic Escherichia coli. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 70(3), 165–172. https://doi.org/10.1111/lam.13253.
Note/ In case of presence of 21 or more authors, provide the names of the first 19 authors, insert an ellipsis […] (but no ampersand [&]), then add the final author's name.
Khan, A., Huynh, T. M. T., Vandeplas, G., Joish, V. N., Mannent, L. P., Tomassen P., van Zele, T., Cardell, L.O., Arebro, J., Olze, H., Forster-Ruhrmann, U., Kowalski, M. L., Olszewska-Ziaber, A., Fokkens, W., van Drunen, C., Mullol, J., Alobid, I., Hellings, P.W., Hox, V., …Bachert, C. (2019). The GALEN rhinosinusitis cohort: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps affects health-related quality of life. Rhinology, 57(5), 343-351. https://doi.org/10.4193/Rhin19.158
In case of a book
The APA format for an e-book that has been retrieved from a Library database (with no DOI) includes:
  • Author or authors. The surname is followed by first initials.
  • Year of publication of the book (in round brackets).
  • Book title (in italics).
  • Edition (in round brackets), if other than first edition.
  • Publisher
  • DOI
  • The first line of each citation is left adjusted. Every subsequent line is indented 5-7 spaces.
E.g.,
Book with no DOI
 Hasler, E. (2018). The built environment. Liverpool University Press.
  • Book from the web with no DOI
Power, J. (2011). Movement, knowledge, emotion: Gay activism and HIV/AIDS in Australia. ANU Press. https://www.doabooks.org/doab?func=search&query=rid:15033
  • Book with an author and an editor
Austen, J. (2005). Mansfield Park (J. Wiltshire, Ed.). Cambridge University Press. (Original work published 1814).
  • Book written by 2 authors with more editions
Moran, A., & Toner, J. (2017). A critical introduction to sport psychology (3rd ed.). Routledge.
  • When a chapter or part of a Book to which a number of authors have contributed, in this case note that the editor's name appears with initials first and surname following.
Shah, T. H. (2018). Big data analytics in higher education. In S. M. Perry (Ed.), Maximizing social science research through publicly accessible data sets (pp. 38-61). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3616-1
  • When citing a particular chapter from a book containing texts by various authors (e.g. a collection of essays), begin the citation with the author of the chapter and mention the book’s editor(s) later in the reference. A page range identifies the chapter’s location in the book.
Hoste, H., Torres-Acosta, J. F. J., Quijada, J., Chan-Perez, I., & Dakheel, M. M. (2016). Interactions between Nutrition and Infections with Haemonchus contortus and Related Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Small Ruminants. Springer. Pp: 239-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.apar.2016.02.025.
Note/ Provide the names of all authors in the reference list, up to and including 20 authors. For a book with 21 or more authors provide the names of the first 19 authors, insert an ellipsis […] (but no ampersand [&]), then add the final author's name (i.e. follow the same author format as for a journal article with 21 or more authors).
Chemical and Biological Nomenclature and Abbreviations
Molecular structures should be identified using bold, Arabic numerals assigned in the order of their presentation in the text. You can refer to compounds by their name, a designated abbreviation, or the bold Arabic numeral once they have been identified in the main text or a figure (as long as the compound is consistently referred to as one of these three). Chemical compounds and biomolecules should, whenever feasible, be referred to using systematic nomenclature, ideally IUPAC. Standard biological and chemical abbreviations should be used. Be sure to define unusual or specialized acronyms as soon as they appear in the text.
Gene Nomenclature
For gene symbols, you should use the recognized nomenclature (e.g., Ttn, not ttn or Ttn). For accurate gene names and symbols, please refer to the relevant nomenclature databases. A useful resource is Entrez Gene. See also www.informatics.jax.org/mgihome/nomen.
Multiple gene (or protein) names separated by a slash should not be listed because this is unclear and could indicate a complex, a ratio, alternate names, or distinct subunits. You should use one name for the gene or protein throughout the manuscript, and only mention the other name or names once, as in "Oct4 (also known as Pou5f1)."
Abbreviations
Unless an abbreviation is well-known by the scientific community (e.g., DNA, RNA, IgG), it should not be used in the title, keywords, or at the start of a sentence without a prior definition. When using author-derived abbreviations, they should be defined in capital letters both in the abstract and in the manuscript's body. The editors (and reviewers following publication) will assess the suitability of abbreviations throughout the review process.
The abbreviation must be included in parenthesis after the term is fully expressed the first time it appears in the main body of the text. In Exp. Appl. Vet. Res. J., the following acronyms may be used without definition:

Abbreviation

Description or full term

ANOVA         

Analysis of variance

ATP            

Adenosine triphosphate

AOAC 

Association of Official Analytical Chemists

BSA

Bovine serum albumin

BW

Body weight

B cell

Bursal-derived, bursal-equivalent derived cell

bp

base pairs

cal

Calorie

CFU

Colony-forming unit

CoA

Coenzyme A

CP

Crude protein (N × 6.25)

cDNA

Complementary DNA

CI

Confidence interval

CV

Coefficient of Variation

d

Day(s)

°C       

Degree Celsius

DM

Dry matter

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid

EDTA 

Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid

ELISA 

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

F    

F-distribution (variance ratio)

g

gram

GE

Gross energy

GH

Growth hormone

h

hour(s)

ha

hectare

hCG

human chorionic gonadotropin

HPLC

High-performance (pressure) liquid chromatography

Hz

hertz

IU

International unit

J

joule

L

Liter

LD50 

Lethal dose 50%

LSD 

Least significant difference

m

meter

μ  

micro

ME

Metabolizable energy

min

minute(s)

mo

month(s)

n

Sample size (used parenthetically or in footnotes)

NDF

Neutral detergent fiber

No.

Number (use only in tables, not in the text)

NRC

National Research Council

P

Probability

RNA

Ribonucleic acid

rpm  

 Revolutions per minute
Submission Checklist  
Before sending your work to the journal, please make one last check by going over this checklist. Before you start working on your manuscript, please make sure you have thoroughly read the Guide for Authors. Use the website submission system on the Exp. Appl. Vet. Res. J. website to submit your manuscript electronically. Kindly include the Animal Welfare Statement and Copyright Transfer Agreement forms with your manuscript. Please make sure you follow these instructions:
General 
  • File format: Microsoft Word (docx)
  • Pages: numbered consecutively
  • Lines: single-spaced, one column
  • Page size: A4 (210 x 297 mm)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 point
  • Figures and Tables are embedded within the main text
  • Further considerations
    • The manuscript has been spell-checked and grammar checked
    • All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa
    • Permissions were obtained for the use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Internet)
    • The editorial policies outlined in this guide have been read.