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| Animal Science Journal | |
|---|---|
| Title | Animal Science Journal |
| Discipline | Animal science |
| Abbreviation | ASJ |
Animal Science Journal Animal Science Journal is a peer-reviewed periodical focusing on animal husbandry, veterinary science, agricultural research, zootechnics, and related applied sciences. The journal publishes original research, reviews, and short communications that intersect with livestock production, poultry science, aquaculture, dairy science, and meat science, engaging researchers from institutions such as University of Tokyo, Cornell University, Wageningen University & Research, National Institute of Animal Health, and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. Its readership includes members of professional societies like World Association for Animal Production, American Society of Animal Science, British Society of Animal Science, Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry, and European Federation of Animal Science.
The journal originated amid post-war expansions in agricultural research and was established to serve communities linked to livestock improvement programs, food security initiatives, rural development projects, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and national research councils such as Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and National Research Council (US). Early contributors included scientists affiliated with Imperial College London, Hokkaido University, Iowa State University, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and CSIRO who advanced studies in genetics of production animals, animal nutrition trials, reproductive physiology experiments, and epidemiology of infectious diseases. Over time the journal reflected shifts driven by landmark events including the Green Revolution, the rise of biotechnology, regulatory changes influenced by directives from bodies like the European Commission, and global dialogues at forums such as the World Food Summit and the International Livestock Research Institute meetings.
The stated aims encompass dissemination of empirical studies, reviews, and methodological advances pertaining to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, poultry, sheep and goats, and aquatic species cultivated in contexts linked to sustainable agriculture, food safety, animal welfare, environmental impact assessment, and rural livelihoods. Manuscripts routinely address topics spanning genomics and marker-assisted selection investigated at centers like Roslin Institute and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; nutritional biochemistry work associated with ETH Zurich and University of California, Davis; and disease control research connected with OIE and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The journal targets researchers, extension specialists, policy advisors at agencies such as Food and Agriculture Organization and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Japan), and educators at universities including Texas A&M University and University of Edinburgh.
Editorial oversight has historically involved editorial boards drawing members from institutions like Seoul National University, Massey University, University of Guelph, Purdue University, and Kyoto University; editors coordinate peer review to uphold standards aligned with guidelines from organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics and professional societies including American Veterinary Medical Association. The peer review pipeline typically includes initial editorial triage, anonymized evaluation by external referees with expertise in reproductive biology, animal nutrition, animal genetics, epidemiology, and behavioral science drawn from networks at CSIRO, INRAE, University of Melbourne, and University of São Paulo. Decisions on acceptance, revision, or rejection rest with editors who consult associate editors and reviewers, and who may implement editorial policies reflecting practices endorsed by International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and similar bodies.
The journal is abstracted and indexed in major databases that serve the agricultural and life sciences communities, including services akin to Web of Science, Scopus, CAB Abstracts, PubMed, and specialist indexes used by institutions such as National Agricultural Library and Japan Science and Technology Agency. Inclusion in these repositories increases discoverability among researchers at MIT, Stanford University, University of California system, University of Cambridge, and research centers like International Rice Research Institute and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation–funded programs.
Notable articles have influenced practice and policy in areas such as genomic selection exemplified by studies comparable to work at Roslin Institute and US Department of Agriculture, nutrient management strategies referenced by European Food Safety Authority, infectious disease surveillance methods tied to World Organisation for Animal Health, and welfare assessment frameworks discussed at forums like the World Veterinary Association. Citation metrics and impact indicators place the journal within the landscape of specialized outlets used by scholars at Wageningen University, Aarhus University, University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, and National Institute of Animal Science (Republic of Korea), and its outputs have been cited in guidelines and technical reports by governmental bodies such as Ministry of Agriculture (China) and international agencies including United Nations Environment Programme.
Distribution channels for the journal include institutional subscriptions at universities like Harvard University, Oxford University, Seoul National University Hospital (research collaborations), and public research libraries including National Diet Library (Japan); digital access is commonly provided through platforms similar to those operated by major academic publishers and aggregator services used by consortia such as JSTOR and Project MUSE. Open access options, licensing models, and author charges are shaped by funder mandates from organizations like Wellcome Trust, European Research Council, and national agencies such as Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
Category:Academic journals