Aim and Scope

Aim of the Journal

The Kirkuk Journal of Animal Studies (KJAS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kirkuk. Our primary mission is to advance the scientific understanding of animal and veterinary sciences by publishing high-quality, original research that contributes significantly to the field. We strive to provide a reliable, global platform for researchers, academicians, and veterinary professionals to share their innovative findings, clinical experiences, and theoretical advancements.

Scope of the Journal

KJAS covers a broad and comprehensive spectrum of disciplines related to animal health, production, and veterinary medicine. The journal welcomes rigorous academic submissions in the following key areas, but is not strictly limited to:

• ✔Veterinary Medicine & Surgery: Clinical pathology, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, diagnostics, and preventive medicine.
• ✔Animal Physiology & Anatomy: Functional, structural, and developmental studies of domestic and wild animals.
• ✔Animal Nutrition & Feeding: Feed evaluation, dietary supplements, metabolic studies, and nutritional management.
• ✔Genetics & Breeding: Animal breeding strategies, molecular genetics, genomics, and reproductive biotechnology.
• ✔Poultry & Livestock Science: Poultry diseases, herd management, housing, and production efficiency.
• ✔Infectious Diseases & Immunology: Epidemiology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, and immune responses in animals.
• ✔Veterinary Public Health: Zoonotic diseases, food safety, meat hygiene, and environmental veterinary sciences.

Types of Articles Published

To ensure comprehensive coverage of the veterinary and animal sciences fields, KJAS considers the following types of manuscripts for publication:

• ✔Original Research Articles: Comprehensive reports of novel, hypothesis-driven research.
• ✔Review Papers: In-depth analyses and summaries of current literature on specific topics.
• ✔Clinical Case Reports: Detailed reports of unique or challenging clinical veterinary cases.
• ✔Short Communications: Concise reports of significant preliminary findings.