Author Guidelines

Instructions for Authors 

• General Guidelines: The Journal of Veterinary and Life Sciences (JVLS) publish original research articles, reviews, and short communications in the fields of veterinary and life sciences.  All submissions must be written in English and should adhere to the highest standards of scientific writing and research ethics. Authors are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions or licenses for copyrighted material used in their submissions.

• Manuscript Preparation: Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) and should follow the JVLS template, which can be downloaded from the journal's website. The main sections of the manuscript should include: Title, Authors' Names and Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments (if applicable), and References. The text should be double-spaced with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins on all sides. Figures and tables should be inserted in the appropriate places within the manuscript and should be numbered consecutively.

• Title, Authors, and Affiliations: The title should be concise, informative, and accurately represent the content of the manuscript. Provide the full names of all authors, along with their affiliations (institution, department, city, and country). Clearly indicate the corresponding author and provide their email address.

• Abstract and Keywords: The abstract should be a concise summary of the study, highlighting the objective, methods, results, and conclusions. The abstract should not exceed 250 words. Include 4-6 keywords that best represent the content of the manuscript.

• Introduction: Clearly state the research problem, and objectives providing adequate background information. Briefly review relevant literature to highlight the significance of the study.

• Materials and Methods: Describe the materials, experimental design, and methods used in sufficient detail to allow reproducibility. Provide references for established methods and include modifications, if any. Include statistical analyses and software used, where applicable.

• Results:  Present the findings in a logical and organized manner. Use tables and figures as necessary to enhance clarity and understanding. Avoid repeating information already presented in the tables or figures in the text.

• Discussion: Interpret the results in the context of the study objectives and previous literature. Discuss the implications and significance of the findings. Address any limitations or potential biases of the study.

• Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and their implications. Avoid introducing new information or references in the conclusion.

• Acknowledgments: Acknowledge individuals or institutions that have contributed to the study but do not meet the criteria for authorship. Include funding sources or grants that supported the research.

• Conflicts of interest and financial disclosures:

• References: Please note that Journal of Veterinary and Life Sciences (JVLS) follows the following Reference Style, Citation Style, Name, Year and Numbering Style Chapter Content.

In text of manuscript

For Single Author (Hansson, 2024); for Double Author (Hansson and Roos, 2025) and for Multiple author (Nelson et al., 2025); and Multiple citations in favor of single fact (Hansson, 2024; Hansson and Roos, 2025; Nelson et al., 2025).

 

In reference section

For Book

Mohan, H. (2018). Textbook of pathology. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.

 

Weidner, N., Cote, R. J., Suster, S., & Weiss, L. M. (2009). Modern surgical pathology e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences.

For Journal Articles

Raskh, S. (2020). The importance and role of calcium on the growth and development of children and its complications. International Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 7(6), 162-167.

 

Zhu, K., & Prince, R. L. (2012). Calcium and bone. Clinical biochemistry, 45(12), 936-942.

 

Johnston, C. C., Miller, J. Z., Slemenda, C. W., Reister, T. K., Hui, S., Christian, J. C., & Peacock, M. (1992). Calcium supplementation and increases in bone mineral density in children. New England journal of medicine, 327(2), 82-87.

Edited Book

Williams, D. F. (Ed.). (2015). Basic statistical method (3rd ed.). Springer Publisher, New York.

Online Content

FAO Guideline (2022). Guidelines for pesticide in Food-Retrieved from https://www.mendeley.com/reference-management/reference-manager

• Article Processing Charge

Article Processing Charge (APC) refers to the fee charged to authors by scholarly journals for the publication of their articles. APCs are typically associated with open-access journals that make their articles freely available to readers without any subscription fees. The APC covers the costs involved in the publication process, including peer review, editing, typesetting, hosting, and maintenance of the journal's website.

 

Journals typically accept payment for APC through Online Payment Systems and Bank Transfers