Call For Papers
Submit your zoological research to our globally recognized open-access platform advancing animal science.
Now Accepting Submissions
The Journal of Zoological Research invites original manuscripts spanning all areas of animal biology, ecology, behavior, and conservation. We publish rigorous, peer-reviewed research that advances scientific understanding of the animal kingdom while maintaining accessibility through our open-access model.
Our editorial team welcomes contributions from researchers worldwide, from established principal investigators to early-career scientists presenting novel findings. Quality and scientific rigor guide our evaluation, ensuring published work meets international standards while remaining accessible to the global research community.
Topics of Interest
Animal Behavior and Ecology
Behavioral ecology, social structures, communication, foraging strategies, predator-prey dynamics, and population ecology across vertebrate and invertebrate taxa.
Taxonomy and Systematics
Species descriptions, phylogenetic analyses, taxonomic revisions, and systematic treatments following ICZN nomenclatural guidelines with proper type designations.
Conservation Biology
Endangered species assessments, habitat conservation, population viability analyses, wildlife management strategies, and applied conservation outcomes.
Comparative Physiology
Physiological adaptations, metabolic processes, sensory biology, locomotion mechanics, and comparative anatomical studies across animal lineages.
Special Issue Opportunities
We periodically publish thematic special issues addressing emerging topics in zoological research. Guest editors are invited to propose focused collections examining specific taxonomic groups, methodological advances, or conservation challenges. Contact our editorial office to discuss special issue concepts and potential timelines.
Manuscript Types Accepted
We accept original research articles presenting novel findings, comprehensive review papers synthesizing current knowledge, short communications reporting significant observations, case reports documenting unusual occurrences, and methodology papers introducing innovative techniques applicable to zoological research. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review ensuring scientific quality and contribution significance.
Why Publish With Us
Authors benefit from rapid peer review with constructive feedback from expert zoologists, global visibility through major indexing services, permanent open access ensuring maximum research impact, and professional editorial support throughout the publication process. Our commitment to open science means your discoveries reach conservation practitioners, educators, and researchers worldwide without subscription barriers.
Submit Your Research Today
Share your zoological discoveries with the global scientific community.
Submit via ManuscriptZone Simple Submission FormSubmission Guidelines
Prepare manuscripts according to our author guidelines, ensuring proper formatting, citation styles, and adherence to ICZN nomenclatural requirements for taxonomic works. Include high-resolution figures, supplementary datasets, and sequence accession numbers where applicable. Our editorial team provides constructive feedback throughout the review process, supporting authors in strengthening their contributions.
All submissions undergo rigorous peer review by expert zoologists with relevant taxonomic or methodological expertise. Typical review timelines range from four to eight weeks, with decision letters providing detailed feedback regardless of outcome. Accepted manuscripts proceed through professional copyediting, typesetting, and publication within three to four weeks of final acceptance.
Open Access Benefits
Published research becomes immediately accessible worldwide without subscription barriers, maximizing dissemination to conservation practitioners, wildlife managers, educators, and fellow researchers. Open-access articles receive broader citation recognition and greater media attention compared to subscription-only alternatives. Your discoveries reach the audiences who can apply zoological knowledge to real-world species and habitat conservation.
Pre-Submission Inquiries Welcome
Uncertain whether your research fits our scope? Contact our editorial office for preliminary guidance before formal submission. We happily advise on manuscript suitability and offer suggestions for alternative venues when appropriate for your research.
