Author Guidelines
Authors should carefully follow the journal requirements before submission. The guidelines below outline manuscript preparation, ethical requirements, and submission procedures for Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries Research (BJFR).
Scope of the Journal
Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries is an open access journal publishing research findings that add value to aquatic and fisheries sciences. Our broad scope covers aquaculture, fish biology, fisheries sciences (including both natural and social sciences), fish disease, fish immunology, aquatic conservation, aquatic ecology, aquatic toxicology, oceanography and management. We will also publish articles addressing emerging and cross-scientific areas. As an open access journal, our reach is wide and our authors represent the diverse communities working in aquatic and fisheries sciences.
Article Types
- Research Article
- Review Article
- Short Communication
Language Requirements
All manuscripts must be submitted in English.
Use clear and professional scientific language.
Submission Requirements
- Title
- Author Information
- ORCID (recommended)
- Abstract
- Keywords
- References
- Figures/Tables (if applicable)
Abstract Requirements
| Maximum Abstract Length | 250–300 words |
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Keywords
Authors must provide 3–8 keywords.
References
Manuscripts must use APA Style (7th Edition).
| Reference Style | APA Style (7th Edition) |
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Ethical Requirements
Authors must comply with the journal's publication ethics policies.
Plagiarism Policy
Submissions may be checked using plagiarism detection tools.
Authorship Criteria
Only individuals who made substantial contributions should be listed as authors.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose conflicts of interest.
Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to make supporting data available where appropriate.
Copyright & Licensing
Authors should review the journal copyright and licensing policies before submission.
Open Access Policy
BJFR publishes accepted articles under its open access policy.
APC Information
Authors should review current publication fee and APC information before submission.
Submission Checklist
- Manuscript prepared
- Abstract included
- Keywords included
- References checked
- Ethics requirements met
- Conflicts disclosed