Submit to Special Issue
Contribute your research to focused collections advancing zoological science
Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts submitted to special issues undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular submissions. Select the appropriate special issue from available options during online submission or indicate the special issue title in your cover letter. Submissions should align with announced scope and contribute meaningfully to the collections thematic coverage.
- Select target special issue during submission
- Follow standard ZR author guidelines for zoological manuscripts
- Include scope alignment statement in cover letter
- Reference invitation from guest editors if applicable
- Adhere to special issue submission deadline
Review Process
Special issue submissions receive initial scope assessment by guest editors before proceeding to external peer review by qualified zoological experts. Accepted manuscripts are published online upon completion of production with assignment to the special issue collection. Articles appear individually as finalized, building the collection progressively to accelerate dissemination.
Standard APCs apply with all fellowship membership discounts remaining valid. Waivers available for eligible researchers from low and middle-income countries based on Research4Life classifications supporting global zoological research.
Open Submissions: Many ZR special issues welcome unsolicited submissions. Check current announcements for topics accepting open submissions and relevant deadlines for contributing your zoological research to focused collections.
Submit Your Contribution
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Review Process
Special issue manuscripts undergo the same rigorous double-blind peer review as regular submissions. Guest editors provide initial scope assessment before external reviewers with appropriate taxonomic expertise evaluate scientific and conservation merit independently. This ensures consistent quality standards.
Accepted manuscripts are published online upon production completion and assigned to the special issue collection. Articles appear individually as finalized, building the collection progressively rather than waiting for simultaneous release to accelerate dissemination of zoological discoveries.
Article Processing Charges
Standard ZR APCs apply to special issue submissions. All fellowship membership discounts remain valid including Associate (15%), Researcher (25%), and Principal Investigator (40%) reductions. Waivers available for eligible researchers based on Research4Life classifications supporting global zoological research capacity.
Review our active special issues and submit your contribution to focused collections in zoological science. Guest editors provide guidance on scope alignment while ZR editorial office ensures consistent quality through rigorous peer review. Contributing to special issues enhances visibility within specialized communities exploring focused research areas advancing understanding of animal life.
Contributing provides association with curated collections attracting targeted scientific readership. Standard quality criteria apply. Guest editors with taxonomic expertise guide scope alignment. Submit through ManuscriptZone or simple form indicating special issue preference. All membership discounts apply.
Frequently Asked Technical Questions
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