About the Journal
Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed Science (ANFS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal dedicated exclusively to advancing research and innovation in aquaculture nutrition, feed science, and related disciplines supporting sustainable aquatic food production. The journal provides a global platform for the publication of high-quality original research articles, review articles, short communications, technical notes, and invited papers covering all aspects of aquatic animal nutrition and feed science. Areas of interest include nutritional physiology, nutrient requirements, feed formulation, feed processing technologies, alternative and sustainable feed ingredients, functional feeds, immunonutrition, aquatic animal health, feed evaluation, digestive physiology, precision nutrition, circular bioeconomy, and emerging technologies in aquaculture feeding systems. ANFS aims to bridge academia, research institutions, industry, and policymakers by promoting innovative, evidence-based solutions to the nutritional challenges facing modern aquaculture. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, educators, industry professionals, and practitioners worldwide. ANFS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, editorial independence, rigorous peer review, publication ethics, transparency, and international collaboration.

Article Review and Evaluation Process
All manuscripts submitted to Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed Science (ANFS) undergo an initial editorial assessment by the Editor-in-Chief to determine their suitability with respect to the journal's aims and scope, originality, scientific quality, ethical standards, and compliance with the journal's submission requirements. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are subjected to a double-blind peer review process, in which both the identities of the authors and the reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process. Each manuscript is normally evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers with recognized expertise in the relevant subject area. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on originality, scientific merit, methodological soundness, significance of the findings, clarity of presentation, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope. Based on the reviewers' reports, the Editor-in-Chief may reach one of the following decisions:

• Accept without revision
• Accept subject to minor revisions
• Reconsider after major revisions
• Reject

Authors receiving revision requests are expected to submit a revised manuscript together with a detailed point-by-point response to the reviewers' comments. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation when necessary. The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of a manuscript rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief, taking into consideration the reviewers' recommendations, the scientific quality of the manuscript, and the editorial standards of the journal. ANFS is committed to ensuring a fair, objective, confidential, transparent, and timely peer review process. Editors and reviewers are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest and maintain strict confidentiality regarding all submitted manuscripts. Open Access Policy Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed Science (ANFS) is a fully Open Access journal. All published articles are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication without subscription or registration. Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers, provided appropriate credit is given to the original work. Article Processing Charges (APC) At present, ANFS does not charge any submission fees, article processing charges (APCs), publication fees, or access fees. Submission, peer review, editorial processing, publication, and online access are provided free of charge. Should this policy change in the future, any applicable publication fees will be clearly announced on the journal website before implementation. Copyright and Licensing Authors retain the copyright of their published work. Upon acceptance for publication, authors grant Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed Science (ANFS) a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, archive, and preserve the article. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, adaptation, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work and source are properly cited. Publication Ethics Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed Science (ANFS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and scientific integrity. The journal follows the Core Practices and ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects editors, reviewers, and authors to adhere to internationally accepted standards of responsible research and publication. All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using appropriate plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, image manipulation, or other forms of research misconduct will be rejected. Where misconduct is identified after publication, the journal reserves the right to publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in accordance with COPE recommendations. Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their scientific merit without discrimination based on nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and confidential evaluations while declaring any conflicts of interest. Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted work is original, accurately reported, ethically conducted, and appropriately referenced. Disclaimer The opinions and conclusions expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, Publisher, or Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed Science (ANFS). The Publisher and Editorial Board assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or any consequences arising from the use of information contained in published articles. Language The official language of the journal is English. Publication Frequency ANFS is published quarterly, with four issues released annually.