1. Review paper (only by invitation)
2. Research papers with a maximum length of 15-16 manuscript pages, including figures, tables and references.
3. Research notes limited to a maximum length of 9-10 manuscript pages, all inclusive.

I. Manuscript Arrangement

The Manuscripts of the research paper should be arranged in the following order:

1. The title of the paper is to be typed in capital/lower case letters.
2. The authors' names in capital/lower case, followed by their Institutional affiliation.
3. Provide telephone number and E-mail id of the corresponding author.
4. Research paper should be provided with an Abstract of up to 200 words followed by 4 – 5 keywords which should include all the main topics discussed in the paper.
5. The text should start on a new page with INTRODUCTION, MATERIALS AND METHODS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (if any) and REFERENCES. Research notes will not have these headings except REFERENCES, however, other sub headings should be there.

II. Introduction

INTRODUCTION should have a brief review of literature with clear definitions of objectives, purpose and novelty of the work. MATERIALS AND METHODS must indicate methods of sampling, number of replications and relevant statistical analysis.

III. Results and Discussion

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION should be together, stating the outcome of the work briefly and explain the significance of the work comparing with recent literature.

IV. Acknowledgements, Competing Interests & Ethics Statement

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Indicate funding agency and Project Number if any. Or simple acknowledgement to University or Institute.

COMPETING INTERESTS:

The authors have no known competing interests either financial or personal between themselves and others that might bias the work.

ETHICS STATEMENT:

For studies involving animal experiments including slaughtering, transport, or invasive procedures on live animals must include a statement indicating that the protocol and procedures employed were ethically reviewed and approved by the appropriate Institutional animal ethical committee confirming compliance with all requirements. If no such studies, just mention Not Applicable.

V. References

REFERENCES should be cited at the appropriate points in the text by giving authors' names and year in bracket i.e. (Smith 1990; Smith and Gibbons 1990; Smith et al. 1992). A list of references, in alphabetical order, should be given in the Reference section.

Citation in the Reference list should be as follows:

VI. Tables and Illustrations

Tables/figures with a brief title identified by Arabic number should be arranged at the appropriate place inside the text.

VII. References from Journal of Meat Science

Maximum efforts should be made to cite 2-3 references from Journal of Meat Science.

VIII. Membership Requirement

One of the authors of the papers should be a member of the Association (IMSA).

IX. Referee Review Process

All the articles will be sent to the Referee and author(s) should follow the suggestions of the Referee and the Editor.

X. No Objection Certificate

A "No objection Certificate" from the Head of the Department / Institute must be furnished with the article at the time of submission.

Manuscript Submission

All the manuscripts should be sent to The Chief Editor, Journal of Meat Science by E-mail:

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