JCPR is an exclusive journal which brings out the manuscripts based on New World and Old World camelids. This journal provided a very good platform to publish camelid literature with a view to find the missing links of research and to update the camelids practitioners and researchers with latest research.
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News and Events
News (December 2022 Journal of Camel Practice and Research)
Janvry, Second Festival of Camelids in France
The festival of camelids is a public event organised for the second time in a small village of Essonne (France) gathering all the actors of the camelid (small and large) sector, not only in France, but also in Europe (Spain, Italy, Austria, Belgium), in USA and some “camel countries” as Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, Chad, Niger, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and others…. The festival included conferences, camel show, degustation and selling of camelid products (pasteurised and powder milk, kefir, cheese, sweet, cosmetic, wool). In addition, many exchanges occurred between large public and camel farmers, veterinarians, and camel scientists involved in different European projects as CAMELMILK or CAMELSHIELD. Among the conferences, 3 were particularly focused on generic research with different topics as “Is the camel conquering the world?” (B. Faye, France), “The secrets of the camel genetic” (E. Ciani, Italy), “Truth and legends on camel milk” (G. Konuspayeva, Kazakhstan). Several thousand visitors came on the festival which had an important mediatic covering.
Godwar Camel Cheese Fest Held in Sadri, India
Camel Charisma and LPPS (Lokhi Pashu Palak Sansthan) jointly organised the Godwar Camel Cheese Fest from 23-24 November 2022 at the site of the Kumhalgarh Camel Dairy near Ranakpur-Sadri. This was aimed to showcase the culinary potential and diversity of camel dairy products. It included meeting of camel breeders from all over Rajasthan to understand and discuss their prespective. Second day included a visit to the nomadic herd to have a taste of fresh camel milk in oak leaf and to enjoy the camel milk tea brewed over the fire. Later in day, camel cheese tasting was planned. The concept of a cruelty free dairy was also planned to discuss. The event was organised by the Hanwant Singh Rathore and Dr. Ilse. (www.camelcharisma.com).
Lead Speaker in The Conference of Saudi Veterinary Medicine Society
Dr T.K. Gahlot Editor JCPR was Invited as a keynote speaker in the conference of Saudi Veteri
Aims and Scope
About Journal of Camel Practice and Research
(A Triannual Journal- April, August and December issues)
The Journal of Camel Practice and Research (JCPR) is the premier journal for camel practice, research and science and serves as the leading source of new knowledge and perspective in this field. The Journal of Camel Practice and Research (JCPR) is brought out as a print and online issues, blind peer reviewed international journal with an aim to reach the readers with the latest advancements in the camel practice and research. JCPR is a unique journal in its discipline by setting standards in the field of camel practice and research. In our triannual issues, JCPR publishes original and high quality research and clinical articles from all over the world.
The journal encompass various sub specializations related to the New and Old World Camelids which include Camel or Camelid's Production (Meat, Milk, Wool, Hairs, Drought power & Management), Anatomy and Histology, Parasitology, Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, Epidemiology, Extension Education, Reproduction, Immunology, Nutrition, Public Health & Hygiene, Microbiology, Virology, Vaccines, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Physiology, Camel Production related Equipments, Anaesthesia, Imaging, Surgery & Radiology, etc.
The journal also publishes recent updates on news related to New and Old World Camelids and their relevant new publications.
Editorial Board
Editor
Tarun Kumar Gahlot
Camel Publishing House
Bikaner - 334001, India
Email : tkcamelvet@yahoo.com
Members of the Editorial Board
| Adel I Alsheik-Mubarak | Saudi Arabia |
| Amir Niasari-Naslaji | Iran |
| Binoy, S. Vettical | UAE |
| Eerdunmutu | China |
| Faye B | France |
| Hasi Surong | China |
| Jirimutu | China |
| Kataria AK | India |
| Kataria N | India |
| Kinne J | U.A.E. |
| Mahmoud Kandeel | Saudi Arabia |
| Mehta SC | India |
| Moosavi-Movahedi AA | Iran |
| Muyldermans Serge | Belgium |
| Nagy P | U.A.E. |
| Rollefson IK | Germany |
| Saber AS | Egypt |
| Sabry Mohamed Bahy El-Bahr | Saudi Arabia |
| Schuster RK | U.A.E. |
| Tinson A | U.A.E. |
| Wani Nisar Ahmad | U.A.E. |
| Wasfi Ibrahim | U.A.E. |
| Wernery U | U.A.E. |
Assistant Editors
Sakar Palecha
Mahendra Tanwar
Kapil Kachwaha
Kachwaha Subhash
Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement for Journal of Camel Practice and Research is based, in large part, on the guidelines and standards developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The relevant duties and expectations of authors, reviewers, and editors of the journal are set out below.
Responsibilities of Authors
The author(s) should ensure that the submitted manuscript is their own, original work and that it has neither been published previously nor is currently being considered for publication elsewhere. They should ensure that the sources of any ideas and/or words in the manuscript that are not their own should be supported through appropriate citations and/or quotes. An author should not normally publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in multiple journals or publication venues. Such redundant publication is generally considered to constitute unethical publishing behavior, and if discovered may result in a manuscript under consideration being rejected, or a published article being retracted. Authors of manuscripts reporting on original research should present an accurate account of the work performed, accompanied by an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the manuscript. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. The fabrication of results and the making of fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behaviour and may be cause for rejection or retraction of a manuscript or published article. Where the manuscript reports on commercial software, hardware, or other products, authors must include a declaration at the beginning of the manuscript in which they must either state that no conflict of interest exists or describe the nature of any potential conflict. All sources of financial support for the research should also be disclosed in the manuscript. Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission to include any images or artwork for which they do not hold copyright in their articles or to adopt any such images or artwork for inclusion in their articles. The copyright holder must be made explicitly aware that the image(s) or artwork will be made freely available online as part of the article. The authors’ names should be listed in the article in order of their contribution to the article, and all authors take responsibility for their own contributions. Only those individuals who have made a substantive contribution should be listed as authors; those whose contributions are indirect or marginal (e.g., colleagues or supervisors who have reviewed drafts of the work or provided proofreading assistance, and heads of research institutes/centers/labs) should be named in an “Acknowledgments” section at the end of the article, immediately preceding the Reference List. The corresponding author must ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included on the article and that all listed co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the article and agreed to its publication. Where an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in an article of his/hers that has been published in Journal of Camel Practice and Research, he/she has an obligation to promptly notify the editors and cooperate with them to correct the article or retract it as appropriate.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
The reviewers of Journal of Camel Practice and Research perform work for the journal on a volunteer basis. Reviewers are free to decline invitations to review particular manuscripts at their discretion, for example, if their current employment workload and/or other commitments make it prohibitive for them to complete a review in a timely fashion. They should also not accept manuscript review assignments for which they feel unqualified. Reviewers who have accepted manuscript assignments are normally expected to submit their reviews within 2-3 weeks. They should recuse themselves from the assignment if it becomes apparent to them at any stage that they do not possess the required expertise to perform the review, or that they may have a potential conflict of interest in performing the review. Privileged information or ideas obtained by reviewers through the peer review process must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents, and must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorised by the Editor. When conducting their reviews, reviewers are asked to do so as objectively as possible, refraining from engaging in personal criticism of the author(s). They are encouraged to express their views clearly, explaining and justifying all recommendations made. They should always attempt to provide detailed and constructive feedback to assist the author(s) in improving their work, even if the manuscript is, in their opinion, not publishable. Reviewers should identify in their reviews relevant published work that has not been cited by the author(s), together with any instances in which proper attribution of sources has not been provided. They should call to the responsible editor's attention any major resemblances between a manuscript under consideration and other published articles or papers of which they are aware, as well as any concerns they might have in relation to the ethical acceptability of the research reported in the manuscript.
Responsibilities of Editors
The Editor has ultimate responsibility for deciding if a manuscript submitted to the Journal of Camel Practice and Research should be published, and in doing so is guided by the journal's policies as determined by the journal's editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The Editor may consult with the Associate Editor and other members of the editorial team, as well as with reviewers, in making publication decisions. The editors will evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to the race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the author(s). They will not disclose any information about a manuscript under consideration to anyone other than the author(s), reviewers and potential reviewers, and in some instances editorial board members, as appropriate. Additionally, the editors will make every effort to ensure the integrity of the blind review process by not revealing the identity of the author(s) of a manuscript to the reviewers of that manuscript, and vice versa. When evaluating a manuscript for publication, in addition to considering standard criteria pertaining to the rigor of the manuscript, the quality of its presentation, and its contribution to humanity's stock of knowledge, the editors will also seek evidence that ethical harms have been minimised in the conduct of the reported research. They will question whether the benefits outweigh the harms in the particular study's case. Since Journal of Camel Practice and Research welcomes the submission of manuscripts from any country, it is necessary to recognise that laws and regulations regarding research ethics and ethical approval vary worldwide. As such, the editors may need to seek clarification in this regard with the author(s) and request that they supply a letter from the relevant institutional ethics committee or board that approved the research.
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Author Guidelines
The Journal of Camel Practice and Research (JCPR) is a triannual journal (April, August and December issues) published in the English language by the Camel Publishing House, 67, Gandhi Nagar West, Near Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner, 334 001 (India). It is in offset print size of 20.5×27.5 cm in two columns with a print area of 17×22 cm. It will be known as Journal of Camel Practice and Research with Volume number on yearly basis and Number on issues per volume basis (in exceptional cases there can be more than three issues in a volume). The editorial policies of JCPR are established by the editor-in-chief and is detailed in this section. Views expressed in papers published in JCPR represent the opinions of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the author’s affiliated institution, or the editor-in-chief.
Nature of Coverage: This journal is dedicated to disseminate scientific information about new and old world camelids in form of Original research articles in camel science, health, husbandry, pastoralism, sports, specific behaviour, history and socio-economics. Reports on unusual clinical case(s) or unreported management of clinical case(s) are also published. Review articles will be accepted on invitation only. Book review directly or indirectly related to camels will be reviewed by subject-matter specialists and included if sent to the journal for this purpose. The Journal of Camel Practice and Research will occasionally contain an invited editorial commenting on the current research and papers in the issue.
Submission of Manuscript: Manuscripts should be submitted in word files to Dr. Tarun Kumar Gahlot, Editor, Journal of Camel Practice and Research at tkcamelvet@yahoo.com or by online submission portals available at
Preparation of the Manuscript: Manuscript should be typed in Book Antiqua font size 12 using British English, spellings and generic names of drugs. International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria, International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria, International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and International Standards should be strictly followed. All terms should be identified by their scientific names and for easy comprehension common terms/names can be used. Population data and geographical distribution of camelids should invariably be avoided in introduction, unless it is warranted. Kindly remain restricted to the relevant subject matter of given title of manuscript only. The review of literature should be up to the submission year of manuscript. Kindly check every reference for its accuracy from the relevant book, journal or through google.
Each Manuscript Should Have the Following Sections:
Title Page: This page should contain title of the article, name of the department/institution where work has been done, present postal address of each author and name of author with email to whom reprint request should be addressed.
Running title should be short, succinct title with not more than 45 keystrokes (characters plus spaces) in length. A title should have the first word and proper nouns capitalised. Species of subject is encouraged. The title should be unique. All authors should have preferably full names (given name, middle initial, family name). Institutions of the authors with location should be denoted with either symbols (*, †, ‡, $, #,||, and ¶) or Roman numerals behind the author's last name. Affiliation should also include department, city, state, country, and postal code.
Following is the example:
Example:
Proteomic Characterisation of Serum During the Breeding Cycle in Male Bactrian Camels
Le Hai1, Rendalai Si2, Fu-Cheng Guo1, Jing HeI, Li Yi1, Liang Ming1, Jun-Wen Zhou3, La Ba3, Rigetu Zhao3 and Rimutu Ji1,2
1Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
2Inner Mongolia Institute of Camel Research, Badanjiran, Inner Mongolia, China
3Alxa League Institute of Animal Husbandry, Alxa, Inner Mongolia, China
Send Reprint Request to Rimutu Ji email: yeluotuo1999@vip.163.com
Abstract and Key Words: A single paragraph of no more than 2,500 keystrokes (characters plus spaces) that summarises the results in an understandable form using statistical evidence (P-values). Abbreviations are defined at first use in the ABSTRACT and again in the body of the manuscript. List up to 6 key words in alphabetical order and separated by a comma. Capitalise only proper nouns. Do not use abbreviations. Place the key words at the end of the Abstract.
Text: The proper text of the paper should commence after key words. The text should be divided into sections with headings, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, tables/illustrations and references.
Introduction: The logic of the introduction is to introduce the specificity and relevance of the topic to the readers. It should include the objective of the work in brief and most important related reference(s). The contents of the introduction should be lucid showing a clear justification for conducting the research with a stated hypothesis and objective(s) is required. The population data of camelids and their importance should be avoided as it is well known and is not relevant to the title in most of the manuscripts. Authors should not write the word, “First report” as later it is found that previous reports exist. The rationale for the experiments should place the work into the context of existing literature. There is NO word limit on the section but brevity is encouraged.
Materials and Methods: Should contain details regarding materials and brief account of procedures used. The manuscript must include a statement of institutional animal care and use or ethical committee, or country-specific equivalent, approval of all animal procedures. This statement should appear as the first item in MATERIALS AND METHODS and should specify which publicly available animal care and use standards were followed. A clear description of all biological, analytical and statistical procedures is required with each section denoted by a short descriptive title (i.e., Animals and sampling, Tests used, Treatment, Experimental design and analysis, etc). Materials used must include the product name and vendor at first mention. When a commercial product is used as part of an experiment, the manufacturer name and location must be given parenthetically and the generic name should be used subsequently. No™, ®, or © symbols should be used. Sex, breed, age, species are included in the animal descriptions. Provide evidence of assay validation, or suitable published reference, as well as inter/intra-assay CV, as needed. Appropriate statistical methods should be used with experimental unit defined. Numbers of biological and experimental replicates should be stated. State the threshold for significance (P < 0.05) and definition of tendency if used. In case reports, the case record sheet should also be included in materials and methods.
Results and Discussion should be presented in logical sequence with implications of findings about other relevant studies. The data or information easily attainable from the tables or graphics need not be repeated in the results. Only important observations need to be summarised. Undue repetition of the text from results to discussion has to be avoided. To preclude it, depending on article, results and discussion can be combined. In discussion only significant results should be discussed. One should not always stick to the term statistically significant data rather biological importance or significance of any variation should be given due importance in discussion. The section contains the interpretation of the results. It should be clear and concise, address the biological mechanisms and their significance, and integrate the results into existing literature. The Discussion may offer an interpretation that is consistent with the data. Do not include any reference to tables and figures or include P-values in the Discussion. Authors have the option to create a single RESULTS AND DISCUSSION section.
Tables: Each table should be typed on separate sheet. Large tables should be avoided and should not exceed one page. Each table should be numbered in Indo-Arabic numerals according to their sequence in the text that refers to it. In the text it should be referred as proper noun e.g., Table 1. The title of the table should be brief and self-explanatory. Footnotes can be included to enhance understanding ability of the contents of the table.
Illustrations and Legends: All illustrations should be submitted about twice the size desired for reproduction that is 17 cm for double column or 8.3 cm for single column. Photographs should be of good quality with adequate contrast and high pixels. All illustrations should be referred as figures in the text and should also be numbered in Indo-Arabic numerals e.g., Fig 1. Legends of all these figures should be typed on a separate sheet. Each legend should be clear, concise and informative. A statement of magnifications or reductions should be given where it is applicable.
Disclosures (Conflict of Interest)
The authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to objectively present or review research or data. A succinct statement detailing any perceived conflict of interest is required. If none, please indicate as such.
References: Papers in the section must either be published or ‘in press’. All references must include the DOI, if available. Authors are encouraged to use the most recent reference style for the Journal of Camel Practice and Research in the reference writing. References should be arranged in alphabetical order. Authors should not modify the title of the references. Mention full name of the journal.
Examples of Correct Forms of References Are Given Below:
Periodicals: Shawaf T, El Nahas A, Melegi A, Al Bulushi S, Aiyan AA and Eljalli I. Investigation on biochemical parameters of cerebrospinal fluid in camels with neurological disorders. Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 2020; 27(2):165-171.
Wilson R Trevor. The one-humped camel in Eritrea and Ethiopia: a critical review of the literature and a bibliography. Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 2020; 27(3):229-262.
For Edited Symposium/Congress/Proceedings: Abdalla HS. Camel trypanosomiasis in the Sudan. Proceedings of the First International Camel Conference, Dubai (UAE), February 2-6, 1992; pp 401-403.
Books (Personal Authors): Faye B and Bengoumi M. Camel Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology: Springer International Publishing. 2018; pp 275-286.
Chapter From Multiauthored Books: Wernery U, Kinne J and Schuster RK. Unusual arboviruses and other minor viral infections. In: Camelid Infectious Disorders. OIE Book. 2014; pp 319-322.
Thesis: Rathod Avni. Therapeutic studies on sarcopticosis in camels (Camelus dromedarius). Unpublished Masters Thesis (MVSc), Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. 2006.
Commercial Booklets: Anonymous/Name. Conray-Contrast Media. IIIrd Edn., 1967; pp 12-15, May and Baker Ltd., Dagenham, Essex, England.
Magazine Articles: Taylor D. The Constipated Camel. Reader's Digest. Indian Edn. RDI Print & Publishing (P) Ltd., Mehra House, 250-C, New Cross Road, Worli, Bombay, India. 1985; 126:60-64
News Paper Articles: Christina Adams. Camel milk: a miracle cure for children with autism?. Gulf News, Published: April 09. 2014.
Personal Communication: Hall LW. Reader in Comparative Anaesthesia, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0ES, England. 1995.
Reprints or Publication Charges: There is no provision for free reprints. Author or person in correspondence has to pay INR 4500/- (for Indian Citizens only) or US $ 450, in advance to receive a final PDF or for 10 reprints for the year 2023. Publication charges for colour and black and white pictures: Author(s) has to pay publication charges of colour plates in his/her manuscript as per the invoice provided to them. Publication charges would be double if a manuscript is more than 10 printed pages in length. The publication charges can be paid into the bank account of Camel Publishing House (using cheque, demand draft or money transfer method) or through a payment portal given in our website www.camelsandcamelids.com. Author(s) will be sent final pre-published PDF for verification and corrections, if any, along with an invoice and bank account details for making advance payment, before publication of manuscript in JCPR.
Copyright: The copyright of the article will remain with the owner, Dr Tarun Kumar Gahlot and will be governed by the Indian Copyright Act.
