Reviewer Benefits
Recognition and rewards for ZR peer reviewers
Reviewer Privileges
APC Discounts
25% reduction on APCs for active reviewers
Review Certificate
Annual certificate documenting contributions
Early Access
Preview cutting-edge zoological research
Public Recognition
Annual acknowledgment on ZR website
Career Growth
Pathway to editorial board membership
Community
Connection with leading zoologists and conservation biologists
Professional Development
Peer review experience is valued by universities and museums as evidence of scholarly contribution. Regular reviewing develops critical analysis skills and provides insight into publication standards and research trends across animal groups. The insights gained through reviewing broadens perspective on methodologies and advances in zoological science.
Many reviewers find that reviewing enhances their own research through exposure to diverse approaches, novel taxa, and emerging conservation priorities. Your contributions advance zoological scholarship while building expertise recognized by academic institutions.
Letters of Recognition: Upon request, the editor-in-chief provides letters documenting review contributions for tenure, promotion, and grant applications in zoological and conservation fields. Thank you for your service.
Career Enhancement
Peer review experience is valued by universities and museums as evidence of scholarly contribution. Regular reviewing demonstrates expertise, develops critical analysis skills, and provides insight into publication standards and research trends across animal groups and ecosystems.
The insights gained through reviewing broadens perspective on taxonomic discoveries, ecological methods, and conservation priorities. Many reviewers find reviewing enhances their own research and expands knowledge of zoological diversity.
Documentation
ZR provides documentation supporting review contributions for annual reports, tenure cases, and grant applications. Cumulative review statistics and quality assessments are available upon request for researchers compiling service dossiers demonstrating contribution to zoological scholarship.
We appreciate your dedication to peer review excellence and the taxonomic expertise you bring to manuscript evaluation. Your contributions advance zoological scholarship while providing professional recognition from ZR and the broader academic community. Thank you for your service to zoological science.
ZR recognizes essential contributions reviewers make maintaining quality. Your service advances zoological research while providing career development benefits valued by universities and museums during evaluation.
