Ongoing Special Issues
Current special collections accepting submissions in zoological research
Currently Accepting Submissions
Tropical Biodiversity
New species discoveries, community ecology, and conservation priorities in tropical ecosystems
Wildlife Conservation
Endangered species management, habitat protection, reintroduction programs, and recovery efforts
Animal Behavior
Communication, cognition, social systems, migration, and behavioral ecology advances
Manuscript Length Flexibility
While we provide general guidance on manuscript lengths, we prioritize scientific completeness over arbitrary word limits. Authors should include sufficient detail for reproducibility while maintaining concise presentation.
Submission Information
Authors should indicate the target collection during submission. Select the appropriate special issue from the dropdown menu or state the special issue title in your cover letter. All submissions undergo standard peer review and must meet ZR quality standards for scientific rigor in zoological research.
Contributing to special issues provides association with comprehensive coverage of important zoological topics, attracting targeted readership and generating higher engagement metrics. Guest editors provide thematic guidance ensuring your work is positioned effectively within the broader collection advancing understanding of animal life.
Propose a New Topic: Have an idea for a special issue on an emerging area of zoological science or conservation priority? Contact the editorial office to discuss your concept and learn about guest editing opportunities for wildlife and animal biology topics.
Contribute to a Special Issue
Submit your research to one of our active special collections
Benefits of Contributing
Contributing to special issues provides association with focused collections attracting targeted readership within specialized areas of zoological science. Special issues generate enhanced visibility and engagement through thematic coherence creating comprehensive scholarly resources advancing understanding of animal groups, ecosystems, or conservation challenges.
Guest editors with taxonomic expertise provide thematic integration ensuring your work is positioned effectively within broader collections advancing zoological knowledge and conservation priorities.
How to Participate
Review scope descriptions for active special issues and assess alignment with your research on animal biology, ecology, or conservation. Contact guest editors with questions about topic fit and taxonomic scope before formal submission. When submitting, indicate target special issue in cover letter or during online submission.
Subscribe to announcements for notification of new special issue calls. These opportunities provide enhanced visibility for your zoological contributions. Check back regularly for new collection launches addressing emerging topics in animal biology, ecology, behavior, and conservation. Contact the editorial office to propose new special issue topics.
Explore active special issues and consider contributing your zoological expertise to these focused collections advancing understanding of animal biology, ecology, and conservation. Guest editors welcome inquiries about scope and submission timing. Your contributions enhance comprehensive scholarly collections benefiting the zoological community.
