Aims and Objectives
The primary aim of Zoological Records and Reviews is to promote rigorous and ethical zoological research by:
- Publishing original, well-designed, and reproducible studies
- Encouraging critical reviews and syntheses of current knowledge
- Supporting taxonomic, ecological, evolutionary, and conservation research
- Facilitating global exchange of zoological scholarship
The journal seeks to serve both the academic community and applied researchers by ensuring accessibility, transparency, and scientific integrity.
Scope and Coverage
The journal covers a broad range of topics within zoology and related disciplines, including:
- Animal Biology and Physiology
- Zoological Taxonomy and Systematics
- Animal Behavior and Ethology
- Ecology and Population Biology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Wildlife Biology and Conservation
- Marine and Freshwater Zoology
- Invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology
- Biodiversity and Biogeography
- Molecular and Genetic Studies in Zoology
Interdisciplinary research with a clear zoological focus is also welcomed.
Peer Review and Editorial Process
All manuscripts submitted to Zoological Records and Reviews undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Submissions are evaluated by independent experts for originality, scientific quality, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Editorial decisions are made independently by the editorial team and are not influenced by financial considerations.
Open Access Policy
The journal follows a fully open access publishing model, providing immediate and free access to all published content. Readers may read, download, share, and reuse articles in accordance with the journal’s licensing terms.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their published work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided the original authors and source are properly cited.
Publication Ethics
Zoological Records and Reviews adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows internationally accepted standards for ethical scholarly publishing. The journal maintains clear policies on plagiarism, conflicts of interest, authorship, data transparency, corrections, and retractions.
Audience
The journal serves:
- Researchers and academicians
- Conservation practitioners and wildlife professionals
- Policy makers and environmental scientists
- Postgraduate and doctoral students
with an interest in zoology and biological sciences.
Contact Information
Editorial Office – Zoological Records and Reviews
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