JVAS at a glance

Focus and Scope of JVAS
The Journal of Veterinary and Applied Sciences (JVAS) is published by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. The journal is dedicated to the publication of research articles that contribute to knowledge in all areas of veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences, animal health, animal production, allied biomedical sciences and related subjects. Manuscripts for publication in JVAS can be in form of Original Research papers, Review articles, Short communications, Case Reports and Letters to the Editor. Manuscripts may be in the areas of veterinary anatomy, physiology, biochemistry pathology, parasitology, entomology, microbiology, pharmacology, chemotherapy, toxicology, public health, theriogenology, medicine and clinics. Articles on all animals and animal-human interface are accepted for review and possible publication. All manuscripts submitted to JVAS are peer-reviewed before publication.

Peer Review Process
JVAS uses the standard double-blind review process with the identities of both the reviewers and authors kept confidential. Our peer review system uses Aries Editorial Manager System Services (http://www.editorialmanager.com). Initial decision on a manuscript is sent to the author(s) within 6-8 weeks after submission. Reports from at least two Reviewers and an Editorial report are used to determine the suitability or otherwise of a manuscript for publication in the journal. The Editors may modify the style and length of a manuscript to make it conform to the journal format, and can also return manuscripts that fail to conform to the requirements of the journal.

Submission of Manuscript
Authors should ensure that manuscripts to be submitted to JVAS for review and possible publication are prepared following the JVAS Instruction to Authors. Such manuscript must not have been published elsewhere and should not be under consideration for publication in another journal. The first/corresponding author should ensure that co-authors whose names appear on the submitted manuscript contributed significantly to the research work and its write-up, and that all authors consented to submitting the manuscript to JVAS.
Manuscripts can be submitted to the journal editorial office through e-mail: journal.vet@unn.edu.ng as an attachment, or via the electronic submission system on the journal website http://www.jvasonline.com/