The journal accepts electronic submissions exclusively via website login, with detailed submission instructions available on the journal’s website at https://ijaas.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/index. Authors can access formatting guidance by clicking on the “Sample” section under “IJAAS” The editorial team is available to provide assistance to prospective authors and can be contacted via email at ijaas@uho.ac.id for queries that are not related to formatting.

This journal seeks concise papers presenting original research data or methodologies from global contributors. Established in 2019, it maintains a strong tradition of publishing work across all areas of agricultural science, including plant and crop science, soil science, animal science, environmental science, and the interactions between these fields. Manuscripts covering new scientific technologies or concepts, particularly those in genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology, and their applications in agriculture, are highly encouraged. Although limited, the journal also considers high-quality papers on agricultural economics and the reciprocal impacts of agriculture and society. Additionally, the journal occasionally publishes invited critical reviews on topics of interest to its readers.

Authors must inform the Editors if the submitted material has been previously published. Once accepted, a paper cannot be published elsewhere in the same form. Experiments involving animals must adhere to the legal requirements of the country where the research was conducted. Generally, work based on limited experimentation or of purely local interest will not be considered suitable for publication in this journal.

SCRIPTS/SUBMISSION OF PAPERS:

Manuscripts, written in English, should be submitted for review through the website at https://ijaas.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/index. The recommended word processing software is Word, and for graphics, TIFF and JPEG formats are preferred. Authors should clearly specify the file format used. When submitting the manuscript, authors must exclude their names and affiliations from the document but provide this information in the metadata during the submission process.

LAYOUT AND STYLE:

The journal uses a single-blind review process, ensuring that the reviewers' identities are protected. The full name and address of the institution where the research was conducted must be provided. Any changes in address can be mentioned as a footnote. The corresponding author should be identified with an asterisk (*) alongside their name and address, indicating where the proofs should be sent, as well as their email address.

Font type: Times New Roman

Font size: 12

Line space: 2.0

Line Numbers: Continuous line numbers from start of article to end of the document is compulsory

TITLE PAGE:

The title must be clear and informative yet concise, avoiding any abbreviations. It should be written in title case and, where applicable, mention the organism studied. Additionally, a brief title not exceeding 16 characters should be included for use in running headlines.

ABSTRACT:

The abstract, placed at the beginning of the text, must briefly outline the background and purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion in the order specified, without using subheadings. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in rejection without review.

MAIN TEXT:

Typically, the paper should be divided into four main sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, with References placed at the end. Combining Results and Discussion into one section is not acceptable, and excessive subheadings should be avoided. Prior to the References section, a declaration of 'conflict of interest' and an authors’ contribution statement must be included.

The Introduction should provide the context of the work, present essential background information, and include a brief statement of the objectives. A comprehensive literature review is not required. Details on experimental materials, design, techniques, and statistical methods should be provided. Statistical guidelines are available upon request. Numerical results should be presented in tables and not repeated in the text. Only SI units should be used (e.g., kg ha-1, mg L-1), with 'L' capitalized when referring to liter (e.g., mL). The use of percentages should be limited to describing relative changes. Experimental details and results should be reported in the past tense.

The Discussion should integrate the results, relate them briefly to other work in the field, summarize implications and applications, and present the author’s conclusions. Repetition of results in the Discussion section should be avoided as it may negatively impact the review outcome. Footnotes are not allowed. All abbreviations should be fully explained upon first use, and sentences should not begin with abbreviations.

TABLES:

Tables must be numbered consecutively according to their citation order in the text. Numerical results should be presented as means with their associated standard errors. Least Significant Difference (LSD) values should be included in the table or as a footnote, and alphabets should be used with means to indicate significant differences. Typically, a mean should be rounded to one decimal place, while the standard error should be reported to one decimal place more than the mean. The table title should thoroughly describe its content and clarify any abbreviations used. The journal prefers minimal use of asterisks, superscript letters, etc., in tables, and asterisks should not denote statistical significance. If footnotes are necessary, the symbols * † ‡ § should be used in this order.

FIGURES:

Figures should be used to display results where many values are presented, making interpretation challenging if presented in tables. Figures must not duplicate data already shown in tables and should be cited within the text. Figures should be embedded in the text in an appropriate position as image files, but high-quality versions must be provided separately if requested by the editorial office. All files should be clearly named. Each figure must have a detailed legend that makes it self-explanatory, including explanations of parameters, treatments, and statistical analyses used. LSD values should be included where necessary. Failure to provide these figures may result in the manuscript not being considered for publication.

REFERENCES:

In the text, references should be cited using the author's name followed by the publication year in parentheses. For sources with three or more authors, cite the first author's name followed by "et al.," The list of references should be placed at the end of the text, arranged alphabetically. For proper formatting, follow the examples provided:

Journal:

Aku, A. S., Yaddi, Y., Saili, T., Hafid, H., Munadi, L. O. M., Dewi, F., & Kete, S. C. R. (2023). Mapping of Reproduction Disorders Caused by Infectious Diseases in Bali Cattle (Bos sundaicus) in Muna Regency, Indonesia. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 57(2), 241-244. https://doi.org/ 10.18805/IJAR.BF-1424

Bain, A., Astuti, D. A., Suharti, S., Arman, C., & Wiryawan, K. G. (2016). Performance, nutrient digestibility, and meat quality of bali cattle fed a ration supplemented with soybean oil calcium soap and cashew fruit flour. Media Peternakan, 39(3), 180–188. https://doi.org/10.5398/medpet.2016.39.3.180

Munadi, L. O. M., Pagala, M. A., Nafiu, L. O., & Zulkarnain, D. (2023). Oil Palm Plantation and Plant Species Diversity in Kolaka District, Indonesia. WSEAS Transactions on Systems, 22, 249–254. https://doi.org/10.37394/23202.2023.22.26

Nafiu, L. O., Aku, A. S., Abadi, M., & Zulkarnain, D. (2020). Pemberdayaan Peternak Melalui Bimbingan Teknis Seleksi Bibit Sapi Bali Pada Kawasan Sentra Bibit Sapi Bali di Kabupaten Konawe Selatan. Jurnal Pengamas, 3(2), 145-156. https://doi.org/10.33387/pengamas.v3i2.1876

Pagala, M. A., Muladno, Sumantri, C., & Murtini, S. (2013). Association of Mx Gene Genotype with Antiviral and Production Traits in Tolaki Chicken. International Journal of Poultry Science, 12(12), 735–739. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2013.735.739

Pagala, M. A., Saili, T., Nafiu, L. O., Sandiah, N., Baa, L. O., Aku, A. S., Zulkarnaen, D., & Kurniawan, W. (2017). Polymorphism of Mx|Hpy81 Genes in Native Chickens Observed using the PCR-RFLP Technique. International Journal of Poultry Science, 16(9), 364–368. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2017.364.368

Pagala, M. A., Tasse, A. M., & Ulupi, N. (2015). Association of cGH EcoRV Gene with Production in Tolaki Chicken. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 24(7), 88-95.

Saili, T., Baa, L. O., Sani, L. O. A., Rahadi, S., Sura, I. W., & Lopulalan, F. (2016). Oestrus Syncronization and Artificial Insemination using Sexing Semen from Bali Cattle with Different Management System. Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran, 16(2), 49-55. https://doi.org/10.24198/jit.v16i2.11576

Zulkarnain, D., Zuprizal, Wihandoyo, & Supadmo. (2016). Effect of Cellulase Supplementation on in vitro Digestibility and Energy, Crude Fiber and Cellulose Content of Sago Palm (Metroxylon sp.) Waste as Broiler Chicken Feed. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 15(11), 997–1002. https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2016.997.1002

Zulkarnain, D., Zuprizal, Wihandoyo, & Supadmo. (2017). Utilization of Sago Waste with Cellulase Enzyme Fermentation as a Local Feed for Broilers in Southeast Sulawesi. International Journal of Poultry Science, 16(7), 266–273. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2017.266.273

Proceedings:

Hafid, H., & Patriani, P. (2022). Utilization of industrial waste banana chips in feed towards morphometrics and characteristics of thin-tailed sheep carcass. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1034, 012018. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1034/1/012018

Sani, L. O. A., Abadi, M., Kurniawan, W., Murdifin, & Munadi, L. O. M. (2022). The potential of chicken in supporting poultry: A case in South Konawe Regency, Indonesia. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1107, 012085. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1107/1/012085

Book:

Nafiu, L. O., Pagala, M. A., Zulkarnain, D., & Munadi, L. O. M. (2024). Pembibitan Sapi Potong (1st ed.). Cv. Azka Pustaka.

Book Chapter:

Indi, A., Barlinton, Badaruddin, R., & Munadi, L. O. (2024). Characteristics of qualitative and quantitative traits of village chickens in Gu district, Buton Tengah regency. In Technological Innovations in Tropical Livestock Development for Environmental Sustainability and Food Security. CRC Press.

Munadi, L. O. M., Purwanti, B., Sasmita, F., Haloho, R. D., Telupere, F. M. S., Mekiuw, Y., Rizal, M., Adrianus, A., Rosmalah, S., & Kasmin, M. O. (2024). Optimizing the utilization of plantation waste for carrying capacity of beef cattle feed in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. In Technological Innovations in Tropical Livestock Development for Environmental Sustainability and Food Security. CRC Press.

Nafiu, L. O., Saili, T., Abadi, M., Badaruddin, R., & Auza, F. A. (2024). Portrait of body weight of swamp buffalo based on weighing and using a rondo measuring tape in South Konawe district. In Technological Innovations in Tropical Livestock Development for Environmental Sustainability and Food Security. CRC Press.

Pagala, M. A., Badaruddin, R., & Nurhaida. (2024). Blood profile of broiler chickens given boiled papaya leaves (Carica papaya L) through drinking water. In Technological Innovations in Tropical Livestock Development for Environmental Sustainability and Food Security. CRC Press.

ARTICLE PROOFS:

Proofs are sent to authors as PDFs to allow verification of the typesetting accuracy and must be returned within 2-3 days. Once the manuscript is accepted, no changes can be made to its content. The author list and order will remain as they were in the accepted manuscript.

Statistical Note for Authors:

The Indonesian Journal of Animal Agricultural Science (IJAAS) upholds rigorous standards for statistical methods used in its papers. Although a comprehensive review of acceptable statistical analyses is not feasible here, it is essential to highlight common practices favored by the editors to expedite the review process:

Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis: The description of experimental designs and statistical analyses should be clear and concise, allowing readers to understand the experimental procedure and data analysis. Initial numerical summaries, such as starting weights or ages, should include ranges or standard deviations to represent variation.

Presentation of Results: Results should be presented with estimated values of relevant statistics (e.g., means, regression coefficients) along with the appropriate standard errors. Degrees of freedom (D.F.) used for these standard errors should also be provided to help referees and readers comprehend the experimental methods.

Assumptions of Statistical Methods: Each statistical method has specific assumptions and should only be used if these assumptions are met. For instance, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) requires the response variable to be normally distributed with equal variance at each level of the qualitative factor.

Standard Errors: Authors should ensure that the quoted standard errors are appropriate for the comparisons being made. Consulting a statistician is recommended if there is any doubt.

Correlated Data: Data from repeated measurements or spatial studies, such as those in crop disease or competition studies, often involve correlated data requiring specialized analysis methods.

Tables and Statistical Significance: Tables should not include excessive asterisks or other indicators of statistical significance. While appropriate statistical tests are acceptable, they should be used judiciously. Probability values (e.g., P <0.01) can be mentioned in the text.

Statistical Models: Standard statistical models should be thoroughly described using correct terminology to enable readers to understand the data modeling techniques used. The choice of statistical model should be explained and discussed.

Multiple Comparison Procedures: The indiscriminate use of multiple comparison procedures is inappropriate. Researchers should focus on planned comparisons and use contrast analysis when treatments have an intrinsic structure. For quantitative treatments, trend analysis should be used to identify optimal response levels. Exhaustive, retrospective hypothesis testing is not acceptable.

Simplicity and Rigour: Aim for simplicity combined with statistical rigor in data analysis. Avoid unnecessarily complex statistical methods. If advanced procedures are necessary, describe them carefully and cite relevant references.

ANOVA Tables: Routine Analysis of Variance tables used for calculating standard errors and significance tests are generally not published. These tables should only be included if variance components are particularly relevant or if a complex design was used.

Statistical Packages: If a statistical package is used, provide a specific reference to the package and techniques used, including relevant page numbers from the Reference Manual. Novel computer code may be included in an appendix with editorial approval.

Factorial Models: Factorial models should follow the principle that interaction effects of a given order should not be included unless all lower-order effects and main effects contained within those interactions are also included. Models with polynomial factor effects should include all corresponding lower-degree effects (e.g., a quadratic effect should also include a linear effect).

Main Effects and Interactions: Main effects should be discussed only if interactions involving them are not significant. If significant interactions are present, the focus should be on exploring these interaction effects

SUBMISSION OF REVISED MANUSCRIPT:

When submitting a revised manuscript based on reviewers' and the editor's comments, provide a detailed response to each query in a separate file alongside the revised manuscript. The revised manuscript should highlight changes made using red font color. Note that the author list cannot be altered during revision; however, in exceptional cases, slight modifications may be considered if a signed request from all authors is submitted.

Submission Tutorial: because this journal has just been published, we have adopted a tutorial submission example from the Indonesian Journal of Animal Agricultural Science (IJAAS)