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Fishes Template

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About the Fishes format

Fishes is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth, Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Fish Ecology and Management Studies. Over its lifetime it has published 2,872 papers, which have received 19,425 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Fishes 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inAquaculture Nutrition and Growth Aquaculture disease management and microbiota Fish Ecology and Management Studies Marine and fisheries research Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
ISSN2410-3888
Citation impact (2-yr)2.45
h-index43
i10-index585
Article processing charge$1,949
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Fishes per year

1
2015
4
2016
22
2017
49
2018
64
2019
33
2020
91
2021
420
2022
606
2023
521
2024
661
2025

Citation impact of Fishes by publication year

8
2015
16
2016
318
2017
1.6K
2018
1.5K
2019
754
2020
1.1K
2021
4.6K
2022
5.4K
2023
2.5K
2024
1.1K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Fishes

Main Components of Fish Immunity: An Overview of the Fish Immune System

Doaa M. Mokhtar, Giacomo Zaccone, Alessio Alesci et al. · 5 Feb 2023

Cellular immune responses consist of innate and adaptive cell-mediated immune mechanisms, where all leukocyte subpopulations are included. Among these are vital processes such as cell-mediated cytotoxicity and phagocytosis. The main cellular constituents of the fish immune system are macrophages, granulocytes, dendritic cells, NK cells, and cytotoxic T cells. This review provides the latest information on…

Biological and Ecological Roles of External Fish Mucus: A Review

Miriam Reverter, Nathalie Tapissier‐Bontemps, David Lecchini et al. · 9 Oct 2018

Fish mucus layers are the main surface of exchange between fish and the environment, and they possess important biological and ecological functions. Fish mucus research is increasing rapidly, along with the development of high-throughput techniques, which allow the simultaneous study of numerous genes and molecules, enabling a deeper understanding of the fish mucus composition and…

The Application of Single-Cell Ingredients in Aquaculture Feeds—A Review

Brett D. Glencross, David Huyben, J.W. Schrama · 16 Jul 2020

Single-cell ingredients (SCI) are a relatively broad class of materials that encompasses bacterial, fungal (yeast), microalgal-derived products or the combination of all three microbial groups into microbial bioflocs and aggregates. In this review we focus on those dried and processed single-cell organisms used as potential ingredients for aqua-feeds where the microorganisms are considered non-viable and…

Mucosal Barrier Functions of Fish under Changing Environmental Conditions

Nikko Alvin R. Cabillon, Carlo C. Lazado · 10 Jan 2019

The skin, gills, and gut are the most extensively studied mucosal organs in fish. These mucosal structures provide the intimate interface between the internal and external milieus and serve as the indispensable first line of defense. They have highly diverse physiological functions. Their role in defense can be highlighted in three shared similarities: their microanatomical…

Oogenesis and Egg Quality in Finfish: Yolk Formation and Other Factors Influencing Female Fertility

Benjamin J. Reading, Linnea K. Andersen, Yong‐Woon Ryu et al. · 21 Nov 2018

Egg quality in fishes has been a topic of research in aquaculture and fisheries for decades as it represents an important life history trait and is critical for captive propagation and successful recruitment. A major factor influencing egg quality is proper yolk formation, as most fishes are oviparous and the developing offspring are entirely dependent…

Fishes template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Fishes format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Fishes template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Fishes use?
Fishes uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Fishes 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Fishes?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Fishes document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Fishes template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Fishes format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Fishes?
Fishes - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Fishes PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Fishes template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Fishes template cost?
You can start writing in the Fishes template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Fishes PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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