About the Journal
Next Gen Aquaculture & Fisheries (NGAF) is a premier international journal dedicated to advancing the science and practice of aquaculture and fisheries through the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research. The journal focuses on a broad spectrum of aquatic and allied disciplines, ranging from freshwater, brackish water, and marine aquaculture to capture fisheries, aquatic biodiversity, fish health management, post-harvest technology, and fisheries economics and policy. NGAF provides a global platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, extension specialists, and policymakers to share innovative research findings, best practices, and frontier technological advancements that address the critical challenges confronting modern aquatic food systems. By fostering knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration, NGAF aims to contribute to sustainable fisheries management, aquatic ecosystem conservation, global food and nutritional security, and the socio-economic empowerment of fishing and aquaculture communities. Whether it involves cutting-edge research in smart aquaculture, climate-resilient fisheries, biosecure production systems, or sustainable value-chain development, Next Gen Aquaculture & Fisheries remains at the forefront of promoting science-driven solutions for a rapidly evolving aquaculture and fisheries landscape through active stakeholder participation.
Aim and Scope
Next Gen Aquaculture & Fisheries (NGAF) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research articles, review papers, and short communications in all areas of aquaculture and fisheries sciences.
The journal aims to provide a comprehensive scholarly platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, extension specialists, and policymakers to disseminate their latest research findings, technological innovations, and evidence-based insights related to aquatic food systems and fisheries management.
The scope of Next Gen Aquaculture & Fisheries includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
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Aquaculture production systems and technologies
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Freshwater, brackish water, and marine fisheries
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Fish biology, genetics, and breeding
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Aquatic animal nutrition and feed technology
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Fish health management, pathology, and biosecurity
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Fisheries ecology, biodiversity, and conservation
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Sustainable fisheries management and governance
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Aquatic environmental quality and climate change impacts
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Post-harvest technology, processing, and value addition
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Socio-economic, policy, and extension aspects of fisheries and aquaculture
NGAF encourages submissions addressing cutting-edge research, innovative tools, and practical applications that support sustainable, resilient, and inclusive aquatic food systems. The journal is committed to promoting interdisciplinary research and international collaboration to address emerging challenges in global aquaculture and fisheries sectors.
Open Access Policy
Next Gen Aquaculture & Fisheries (NGAF) is a fully open-access, peer-reviewed journal. All articles are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication, without any embargo period. No registration is required to read, download, or share published content.
NGAF adheres strictly to the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) definition of open access. All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Authors retain copyright and full publishing rights without restrictions. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to the full text, crawl the articles for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers.
Licensing & Copyright
Copyright
Authors publishing in Next Gen Aquaculture & Fisheries (NGAF) retain the copyright to their work. By submitting to NGAF, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the work in accordance with the journal’s open access policy.
Open Access License
All articles published in NGAF are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
This license permits:
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Sharing — copying and redistributing the material in any medium or format
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Adaptation — remixing, transforming, and building upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use
Under the following condition:
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Attribution — Appropriate credit must be given to the original author(s), a link to the license must be provided, and any changes made must be clearly indicated.
Author Rights
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Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restrictions.
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Authors may share their published work on personal websites, institutional repositories, research networks, and other platforms immediately upon publication.
License Display
License information is clearly displayed on the journal website, as well as on every article webpage and PDF file, ensuring transparency and compliance with open-access standards.
Third-Party Material
Some articles may include figures, tables, images, or other materials obtained from third-party sources. Such content is not covered by the CC BY 4.0 license unless explicitly stated and may require permission from the respective copyright holder prior to reuse.
Originality and Plagiarism
Plagiarism is strictly not acceptable in submissions to Next Gen Aquaculture & Fisheries (NGAF). All manuscripts must be original and unpublished and must not be under consideration elsewhere.
If plagiarism, duplication, or unethical publishing practices are identified at any stage, NGAF will take appropriate action in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that any use of previously published work, data, or ideas is properly cited and acknowledged.
Archiving & Digital Preservation
Next Gen Aquaculture & Fisheries (NGAF) is committed to long-term digital preservation and permanent access to its scholarly content. The journal is archived through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), a trusted digital preservation service for journals using Open Journal Systems (OJS).
PKP PN ensures secure, distributed preservation of published articles, safeguarding content against data loss, technical failures, platform changes, or journal discontinuation. This preservation strategy strengthens the integrity, reliability, and sustainability of NGAF’s open-access publishing model.
