Insights in Animal Science publishes the following types of peer-reviewed contributions:

— Research Articles

Full-length reports of original, primary research that present substantial and novel scientific findings. The study should be hypothesis-driven or address a clear research question, with a robust experimental design, comprehensive methodology, and complete analysis of results.

Focus: Work that offers significant new insights with potential to advance the field of animal science.

— Short Communications

Suitable for brief reports of particularly novel, timely, or high-impact findings. These may include significant preliminary observations, new methods, or concise studies where a full Research Article is not warranted.

Note: Findings must be definitive and of immediate interest to the community. Not intended for incomplete or preliminary studies of limited scope.

— Review Articles

Offer a critical synthesis and evaluation of existing literature on current, important topics in animal science. Should identify key trends, discuss emerging consensus or controversy, and highlight future research directions.

Guidelines: Systematic reviews must adhere to PRISMA guidelines.

Title

Should accurately reflect the core findings and scope of the study while remaining concise.

Authors and Affiliations

Include full names (Initial Middle Last) of all authors with their current institutional affiliations. Provide the complete contact information (email, institutional address) for the corresponding author, who will handle all correspondence during the review process.

Abstract

A structured summary of 250–300 words that clearly outlines the study's objectives, methodological approach, principal findings, and their scientific significance. The abstract should stand alone as a complete summary of the work.

Keywords

4–6 terms that accurately represent the main topics of the manuscript. Arrange alphabetically to facilitate indexing and discoverability.

Introduction

Establish the scientific context by reviewing relevant literature, clearly identifying the research gap, and stating the specific objectives or hypotheses that guided the investigation.

Materials and Methods

Provide comprehensive methodological details to enable replication of the study. Include descriptions of experimental subjects, research design, procedures, and analytical techniques. For studies involving animals, include the ethical approval reference number and statement of compliance with relevant guidelines.

Results

Present findings clearly and logically using appropriate tables and figures. Avoid interpretation at this stage; focus on objective presentation of data. Ensure all tables and figures are referenced in the text.

Discussion

Interpret results in the context of existing literature, explain unexpected findings, discuss limitations, and highlight the scientific contribution of the work. Avoid simple repetition of results.

Conclusion

A concise summary of the primary outcomes and their implications for animal science. May include recommendations for practical application or suggestions for future research directions.

Acknowledgments

Recognize individuals who contributed to the research but do not qualify for authorship, along with any technical support or advisory input.

Author Contributions

All authors must have made a meaningful intellectual or practical contribution to the work and must approve the final submitted version. Each author should be able to identify their contributions and accept responsibility for their part of the manuscript. The submitting (corresponding) author is responsible for ensuring that the contribution information is accurate and complete.

For multi-author manuscripts, provide a brief contributions statement listing individual author roles using standard contributor terms (for example, the CRediT taxonomy). Contribution statements will be published with the article.

Example (use initials or full names as preferred):

Conceptualization: A.A.; Methodology: A.A., B.B.; Investigation: B.B.; Formal analysis: C.C.; Data curation: B.B.; Writing — original draft: A.A.; Writing — review & editing: A.A., B.B., C.C.; Supervision: C.C.; Funding acquisition: C.C.

Conflict of Interest Statement

All authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation. If no conflicts exist, state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." Refer to the journal policies page for full disclosure requirements.

Funding Statement

Detail all sources of financial support for the research, including grant numbers and funding institutions. If the study received no specific funding, state “This research received no external funding.”

Ethical Statement

Manuscripts reporting animal experiments must include an ethical approval statement identifying the responsible oversight committee, the corresponding approval number (where applicable), and confirmation that all procedures adhered to established welfare standards and relevant regulatory requirements. For example: “All animal procedures were approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of [Institution Name] (Approval No. [XXXX]) and were conducted in accordance with applicable animal welfare regulations.”

References

References must follow the American Chemical Society (ACS) citation style. All sources should be numbered consecutively according to their first appearance in the text, including citations appearing in figure legends and table captions. The complete reference list should be provided at the end of the manuscript.

Reference Type	ACS Style Example
Journal Article	Drackley, J. K.; Donkin, S. S.; Reynolds, C. K. Major advances in fundamental dairy cattle nutrition. J. Dairy Sci. 2006, 89(4), 1324–1336. DOI
Book	Aggarwal A,; Upadhyay R. Heat Stress and Animal Productivity, 3rd ed.; Springer: India, 2020.
Book Chapter	Author, A. B. Physiological Responses to Heat Stress in Livestock. In Advances in Animal Production; Roberts, T., Ed.; Publisher: City, Year; pp 145–172.
Conference Paper	Thornton, P. K. Livestock Production: Recent Trends, Future Prospects. In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, Cambridge, UK, 2010; Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 2010; pp 1–11.
Thesis / Dissertation	Author, A. Assessment of Heat Stress in Buffalo Using Infrared Imaging; Ph.D. Thesis, Institution Name, City, Year.
Technical Report	FAO. World Livestock: Transforming the Livestock Sector through the Sustainable Development Goals; Food and Agriculture Organization: Rome, 2018.
Webpage	World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). Animal Welfare. https://www.woah.org/en/what-we-do/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-welfare/ (accessed Jan 20, 2025).

Submission Process

Manuscripts submitted to Insights in Animal Science are processed through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. The submitting author—typically the corresponding author—is responsible for managing the manuscript throughout the submission and peer-review process. The submitting author must ensure that all eligible co-authors are listed (see authorship criteria) and that each has read and approved the final submitted version of the manuscript. To submit a manuscript, authors must register and log in to the submission portal.