Contact Us
Connect with our editorial team for manuscript inquiries, submission support, and general questions.
Editorial Office
Our editorial team welcomes inquiries from authors, reviewers, and the research community. We're committed to responsive communication supporting your publishing experience with the Journal of Zoological Research.
For manuscript-related questions including submission status, revision guidance, or editorial decisions, please include your manuscript ID in all correspondence. This helps us locate your submission quickly and provide accurate, timely responses.
Contact Purposes
Submission Inquiries
Questions about manuscript preparation, scope suitability, or submission procedures before formal submission.
Manuscript Status
Inquiries about review progress, timeline expectations, or communication with editors during evaluation.
Technical Support
Assistance with portal access, file upload problems, or other technical difficulties during submission.
Reviewer Registration
Interest in reviewing for the journal, updating reviewer profiles, or addressing review assignment questions.
Response Timeline
We typically respond to inquiries within two business days. Complex questions requiring editorial consultation may take slightly longer. For urgent matters, please indicate the time-sensitive nature in your subject line.
Additional Resources
Before contacting us, you may find answers to common questions on our Author Guidelines, FAQs, and Submission pages. These resources address most procedural questions and provide detailed information about manuscript preparation and review processes.
For general information about Open Access Pub and our journal portfolio, visit our main website. Partnership inquiries, institutional agreements, and press contacts should be directed through appropriate channels listed on our publisher website.
Get In Touch
Email remains our preferred communication method, ensuring documented correspondence and efficient routing to appropriate team members. We look forward to supporting your publication journey with the Journal of Zoological Research.
Special Issue Proposals
Researchers interested in proposing thematic special issues addressing emerging topics in zoological research are encouraged to contact our editorial office. Proposals should include a working title, brief rationale explaining topic significance, outline of expected contributions, and proposed timeline. Guest editors gain valuable experience while contributing to the journal's thematic diversity and topical relevance.
Successful proposals demonstrate clear scientific focus, potential to attract high-quality submissions from the research community, and feasibility within proposed timelines. Our editorial team provides guidance throughout the special issue development process, from initial concept through final publication of collected contributions.
Media and Publicity
Journalists, science communicators, and media professionals seeking information about published research or expert commentary on zoological topics may contact our communications team. We facilitate connections between researchers and media while respecting author preferences regarding publicity and interview availability.
Press releases highlighting significant publications reach science news outlets, amplifying research impact beyond academic audiences. Authors of particularly newsworthy papers may be contacted about media opportunities enhancing visibility for their discoveries.
Institutional Partnerships
Universities, research organizations, and conservation agencies interested in institutional membership, collaborative publishing arrangements, or other partnership opportunities should contact our publisher development team through the main Open Access Pub website.
