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In 2023, Archivos de Zootecnia expresses gratitude to reviewers amidst disruptions to its regular publication schedule. The journal, publishing quarterly, acknowledges challenges and is actively restoring normalcy. Special recognition is given to language reviewers. The past year saw a surge in interest, with 111 manuscripts, prompting a renewal of the Editorial Board. The commitment to quality papers from diverse regions is evident in increased submissions from Spanish authors and changing dynamics in contributing countries. Published documents in 2023 increased by 23.08%, with 35 research papers covering diverse topics. Editorial timing has improved, aided by new Section Editors and changes since 2020. The journal’s impact is reflected in a CiteScore of 0.8, an SJR impact factor of 0.168, Q4 rank in Scimago Journal & Country Rank, and an H index of 19, affirming Archivos de Zootecnia’s excellence in animal science research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During 2022, Archivos de Zootecnia reached its 276th issue. The following editorial report provides an overview of the journal's editorial process during the past year. In 2022, the journal achieved an index of 0.8 in Scopus and an index of 0.168 in SJR, which positioned it as a Q4 journal. A total of 33 manuscripts were published, originating from 17 different countries. Although Brazil remained the most contributing country, the percentage of submissions from Brazil slightly decreased (26%) in favor of an increase of submissions from other countries. The manuscripts were predominantly written in Spanish (27%), followed by English (21%), Portuguese (17%), and French (2%). The published manuscripts included 26 articles, 3 short notes, and 6 reviews. The two main topics covered in the articles were Feeding and food (n=7; 20%) and Breeding and genetics (n=7; 20%), while the most frequent species studied was cattle (n=9; 26%), followed by poultry (n=5; 14%). Editorial times between manuscript submission and publication have improved compared to previous years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Archivos de Zootecnia reached its 272 issue during 2021. In the present editorial report, we address the facts and figures derived from the editorial process during the past yearly editorial cycle. During 2021, the journal reached an index of 0.8 in Scopus and an index of 0.181 in SJR, which placed it among Q4 journals. A total of 50 manuscripts coming from 17 countries were published. Brazil was the most contributing country the percentage of submissions slightly decreased (38.46%) in favour of an increase of the submissions by authors from other countries. The most frequently used language in the manuscripts was English (38%), followed by Spanish (35%), Portuguese (25%)and French (2%). Depending on mnauscript type, manuscript published were 44 articles, 2 short notes and 6 reviews. The two main topics the articles were about were Feeding and food (n=18; 34.6%) and Breeding and genetics (n=14; 26.9%); while the most frequent species the works dealt with was cattle (n=13; 34%) followed by goats (n=7; 18%). Editorial times between the reception and publication of the manuscripts have comparatively improved according to the results showed in previous years' reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Archivos de Zootecnia reached its 252 issue during 2016. In the present editorial report, we address the facts and figures derived from the editorial process during the past yearly editorial cycle. The updates carried out on the journal mainly head towards the successful implementation of the Open Journal System on its new website (https://www.uco.es/ucopress/az/index.php/az) from September 2016, and the changes in the Editorial Office aim at enhancing the scientific relevance of the journal through the use of new channels available which may enable a greater distribution among the scientific community. A total of 362 manuscripts coming from 21 countries. Although Brazil was still the most contributing country the percentage of submissions slightly decreased (69.45%) in favour of an increase of the submissions by authors from other countries. Therefore, the most frequently used language in the manuscripts was Portuguese, followed by Spanish, English and French. 93 works were published in 2016: 57 articles, 26 short notes and 10 reviews. Published papers came from 16 countries. The two main topics the articles were about were Feeding and food (n=27; 29.03%) and Breeding and genetics (n=20; 21.50%); while the most frequent species the works dealt with was cattle (n=77; 21.27%) followed by sheep (n=62; 17.12%). Editorial times between the reception and publication of the manuscripts have comparatively improved according to the results showed in previous years' reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]