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GJVAS article PDF and HTML template

This model shows how accepted papers are organized in the final publisher layout, including front matter, declarations, proofing checkpoints, and the metadata needed for DOI and indexing deposit.

Open OJS submission Author guidelines

How to use this template: authors should prepare the title page, abstract, keywords, declarations, and figure legends in this order. The production office will convert accepted manuscripts into the final PDF galley and, when prepared, an HTML galley using the same metadata sequence.

Production package now available: GJVAS provides a branded final-article production template plus sample PDF and HTML galleys so editors, production staff, and authors can review the intended post-acceptance layout before publication.

Download title page template

Use the separate Word title-page file for author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, funding, declarations, and other identifying metadata.

Download title page

Download blinded manuscript template

Use the blinded manuscript file for the title, abstract, main text, declarations, references, figure legends, and tables without author identifiers.

Download manuscript

OJS submission workflow

After completing the Word files, continue into the English-language OJS portal for metadata entry, file upload, peer review, and proofing.

Open OJS submission

Staff manual

Follow the role-based manual for author submission, editorial review, production, DOI checks, and publication.

Open staff manual

Sample final PDF galley

Review a realistic sample of the final article PDF layout used for publication proofs and issue-ready galley replacement.

Open sample PDF

Sample final HTML galley

Review the matching HTML reading version that can be uploaded as a publication galley in OJS when the article is ready.

Open sample HTML
Global Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Global Academic Publishers LLC | Open access under CC BY 4.0

Vol. 1 | Issue 1 | 2026 | Research Article
Original Research Article

Heat-mitigation housing and targeted nutritional support improve reproductive performance and oxidative-stress markers in lactating dairy cows

Ali Rahman1, Sofia Karim2, Daniel M. Lewis3, and Maria Chen1

1Department of Animal Reproduction, Global Veterinary Research Centre, Sheridan, USA. 2College of Veterinary Medicine, Lahore, Pakistan. 3School of Animal Biosciences, Melbourne, Australia.

Corresponding author: Maria Chen, maria.chen@example.edu | ORCID: 0000-0000-0000-0000

Received: 12 January 2026 | Revised: 04 March 2026 | Accepted: 19 March 2026 | Published: 10 April 2026 | DOI: 10.0000/gjvas.2026.0001

Keywords: dairy cattle, fertility, oxidative stress, heat mitigation, reproduction Graphical abstract supplied Video abstract optional

Abstract

Background: Heat stress impairs fertility and metabolic resilience in high-producing dairy cattle. Methods: We compared cooled housing plus targeted micronutrient support against standard management in 120 lactating cows. Results: The intervention improved estrus detection, conception rate, and antioxidant biomarkers while reducing early embryonic loss. Conclusion: Integrated heat-mitigation and nutritional support may improve reproductive efficiency in warm-climate dairy systems.

Graphical abstract slot

One publication-ready visual summarizing the study design, workflow, biological mechanism, or principal finding. Use minimal text and clear labels.

Highlights or key message

Three to five short points summarizing the main contribution, practical relevance, and biological significance for readers and indexers.

Declarations block

Funding, conflicts, ethics approval, consent, animal welfare, author contributions where relevant, acknowledgments, and data availability statements.

Proof-ready references

Final references checked for spelling, year, volume, pagination or article number, and DOI so the Crossref deposit is accurate after publication.

Exact front matter by article type

Research article

  • Article type, full title, running title, author list, affiliations, corresponding author, and ORCID iDs.
  • Structured abstract with background, objective, methods, results, and conclusion.
  • Four to eight keywords and optional highlights or impact statement.
  • Graphical abstract encouraged; video abstract optional.
  • Funding, conflicts, ethics approval, animal welfare, consent, and data availability.

Review article

  • Article type, title, running title, author details, affiliations, corresponding author, and ORCID iDs.
  • Abstract describing scope, evidence base, synthesis approach, and main conclusion.
  • Keywords plus registration or protocol identifier for systematic or scoping reviews.
  • Graphical abstract or visual summary strongly encouraged.
  • Funding, conflicts, search-strategy availability, and author-contribution notes where relevant.

Case report

  • Article type and title naming species, diagnosis, syndrome, intervention, or procedure.
  • Author details, affiliations, corresponding author, and ORCID iDs.
  • Short abstract summarizing presentation, diagnostic work-up, intervention, and outcome.
  • Three to six keywords, owner consent, and ethics or institutional approval when applicable.
  • Optional timeline box, graphical abstract, learning points, and media permissions statement.

Production and author proof workflow

Accepted manuscript enters production

The editor moves the accepted submission to Production in OJS. The production editor or layout editor downloads the production-ready files, checks metadata, and prepares the initial PDF galley and any HTML galley.

Proof PDF is uploaded in OJS

The galley is uploaded in the Publication tab. The production editor opens a Production Discussion with the corresponding author and shares the proof PDF or galley link.

Author proof review

The author checks names, affiliations, abstract, keywords, tables, figures, legends, declarations, references, and metadata, then returns one consolidated set of corrections. Only production or factual-display corrections should be made at proof stage.

Final galley replacement and publication

The production office applies approved corrections, replaces the galley in OJS, confirms DOI and issue metadata, and schedules the article for publication.

What the production office uses after acceptance

Final PDF galley

  • Prepared from the accepted manuscript after metadata, declarations, and references are checked.
  • Shared with the author for proof correction and then replaced with the final issue-ready PDF.
  • Used as the primary downloadable article version in OJS.

Final HTML galley

  • Prepared from the same approved metadata sequence used in the PDF galley.
  • Allows responsive web reading and a cleaner article-view experience inside OJS.
  • Can be added as a second galley alongside the final PDF.

Training sandbox files

  • GJVAS now has sample final PDF and HTML galleys prepared for the workflow validation submission.
  • Editors can use them to rehearse proof sharing, galley replacement, and publication checks.
  • The sandbox submission can remain as a staff training record until you decide to remove it.
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