The primary aim of journal of New Approaches in Animal Sciences (NAAS) is to publish findings and results of fundamental and applied research, as well as scientific experiences, in various fields of animal and poultry sciences.
To initiate the review and peer‐review process, the submission of the following files is mandatory:
Required files to upload: Authors must submit the following five essential files through the manuscript submission system: 1. Main Manuscript File (without the author details and prepared based on the provided template. 2. Title Page, 3. Authorship Form (must include the article title, full names of all authors, and be signed by all authors), 4. Conflicts of Interest Form (must be signed by the Corresponding Author and uploaded with the Main Manuscript File), and 5. Cover Letter (Please include any necessary information in the cover letter).
The final version of the manuscript, after peer review and acceptance, must be prepared strictly in accordance with the journal’s format. Submissions not meeting this requirement will not be processed.
The journal covers the following fields of study:
Animal, poultry, and honeybee sciences, particularly in areas of genetics and animal breeding, genetic engineering, immunogenetics, biotechnology, nutritional genomics, nutrition and metabolism, metabolic disorders, feed technology, body composition, energy, growth, reproduction and fertility, animal products (milk, meat, honey, eggs), livestock economics (challenge analysis), animal husbandry management, ethology and animal welfare, livestock production systems, conservation and management of animal genetic resources, modern technologies in livestock and poultry farming, livestock and poultry nutrition, livestock and poultry physiology, genetics and breeding of livestock and poultry, as well as livestock and poultry biotechnology and microbiology.
Manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal’s submission system in compliance with the author guidelines.
The editorial board reserves the right to reject, condense, or edit submissions.
Manuscripts must not have been previously published or be under consideration by another journal.
Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word, using B Mitra font, size 13, limited to 16 A4 pages with 1 cm line spacing. References should be typed in Times New Roman, size 11.
Article structure: Title (in Persian and English), Abstract (in Persian and English), Keywords (in Persian and English), Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion (results and discussion may be combined), Conclusion, Acknowledgments (if applicable), and References (in both Persian and English).
The file containing the main manuscript must not include author names. A separate file with author details (both in Persian and English) must be provided.
The article title should be concise, informative, and representative of the manuscript content.
Author details: For submission, full name, academic rank, institutional affiliation, identification of the corresponding author, and complete contact information (address, telephone, and e-mail, in both Persian and English) are required.
Abstract: A concise summary including the aim, methodology, findings, and conclusion, limited to 350 words. The English abstract must correspond to the Persian version and be provided immediately afterward. A comprehensive English abstract (900–1500 words) is also required, consisting of a finalized short version followed by extended content translated from the Introduction, Materials and Methods, main results with figures and statistics, conclusion, and recommendations. Authors are encouraged to use AI tools for academic editing of the extended abstract, followed by multiple rounds of manual proofreading.
Keywords: Up to five keywords should be listed below both the Persian and English abstracts.
Introduction: Should explain the significance of the research problem, summarize prior studies, and conclude with the research problem and objectives.
Materials and Methods: Should describe all materials, equipment (including manufacturer and model), and methods used. The description should enable reproducibility by other researchers. Common methods should be cited rather than described in detail.
Results: Findings should be presented as text, tables, or figures, avoiding unnecessary duplication across formats.
Discussion: Results should be interpreted in relation to existing literature. Results and discussion may be presented jointly.
Conclusion: A summary of findings with scientific, policy, and practical recommendations.
Acknowledgments: Optional, kept concise, acknowledging institutions and individuals contributing to the research.
Footnotes: When explanatory notes are needed, use superscript numbering in the text; footnotes should appear before the References section.
References: Should follow the APA citation style, with the following considerations:
In-text citations should include the author’s surname and year of publication. Two-author works must cite both authors each time; works with more than two authors should cite the first author followed by et al..
If multiple authors have the same surname, the initials of their given names must be included.
For organizations or institutions, the first letters of each word should be capitalized, e.g., FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
Every source cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
The reference list must be alphabetically arranged, with a hanging indent of approximately 0.5 cm.
Up to six authors’ names should be listed; for more than six, list the first six followed by et al.
Each reference must include a DOI or DOR identifier where available.
If multiple references by the same author(s) and year exist, distinguish them using letters (a, b, c).
Journal titles should have capitalized initials and appear in italics.
Genus and species names must always be italicized.
Registration and Login
Registration is required for first-time users.
Select the journal website link, choose the preferred language (Persian recommended), click Register, and complete the form carefully. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Enter your full details in Persian, except for username and password.
Provide a valid e-mail address, as all correspondence will occur through this address. After submitting the registration form, your username and password will be sent to your email. Upon first login, change your password. Usernames cannot be changed.
If you forget your password, enter your e-mail address to receive a new one. Password sharing is strictly prohibited. Users are responsible for accurate information entry. Personal details can be updated under Personal Information.
For technical issues, contact the system administrator.
The author’s personal page provides the following features:
Submit New Manuscript – Enables new submissions and completion of submission forms. Registration and completion of the article submission form are mandatory.
Articles Requiring Revision – Displays articles accepted pending revision or currently under revision. Articles not revised within one month will be automatically removed from the system, but authors may resubmit them if desired.
Completed Articles – Displays accepted articles ready for publication, withdrawn submissions, and articles submitted in response to calls for papers.
The following information is required for new submissions:
Article type selection
Full title and short title
Author information (all authors must be registered; the corresponding author must be specified, and all correspondence will be handled with this author)
Abstract (150–250 words)
Keywords (4–7, separated by semicolons)
Subject selection from the provided list
Additional notes for the editorial board (optional)
Acceptance of terms and conditions (originality and exclusivity of submission)
Suggested reviewers (optional, subject to editor’s approval)
Finalizing Submission: After uploading all required information and files, click Complete Submission. Until this step is finalized, files and information may be edited.
Authors can track the status of their submissions via their personal page:
Submitted/finalized manuscripts will appear under Submitted Articles.
Accepted manuscripts requiring revision will appear under Revision Required.
Ongoing revisions will also be visible in this section.