Aims and Scopes

Asian Journal of Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law (AJAWEL) publishes high-quality research on animal welfare, ethics, and law from Asia and around the world. The journal welcomes multidisciplinary work that integrates perspectives from veterinary science, legal studies, philosophy, social sciences, public policy, and related fields. Submissions should demonstrate clear relevance to animal welfare scholarship, policy-making, advocacy, education, or theoretical development.

Subjects of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Animal Welfare Science
  • Welfare assessment and indicators
  • Animal behavior
  • Companion, farm, laboratory, and wildlife welfare
  • Human–animal interactions
  1. Veterinary Ethics
  • Clinical and professional ethics
  • Ethical decision-making in veterinary practice
  • End-of-life care and treatment dilemmas
  • Ethical implications of emerging technologies
  1. Animal Law and Policy
  • Legal frameworks and enforcement
  • Comparative animal law
  • Public policy, governance, and regulation
  • Rights, protection, and welfare standards (e.g. illegal trading)
  1. Socio-cultural and Philosophical Perspectives
  • Ethical theories related to human–animal relations
  • Cultural and religious views of animals
  • Social attitudes and public perceptions
  • Advocacy, education, and communication
  1. Interdisciplinary and Applied Approaches
  • One Health perspectives
  • Cross-sectoral and community-based initiatives
  • Pedagogical innovations in animal welfare education
  • Policy analysis, program evaluation, and impact studies

Submission Guidance

We welcome submissions from scholars and practitioners worldwide. Manuscripts should clearly articulate their multidisciplinary contributions and demonstrate how the work advances understanding of animal welfare, policy, advocacy, education, or related fields. To ensure accessibility for an interdisciplinary audience, authors are advised to use clear language, avoid excessive disciplinary jargon, and present ideas in an organized manner. Contributors who are uncertain about the suitability of their manuscripts may submit a title and abstract to audreygm@ajawel.org for preliminary consideration.