1. Commitment to Legitimate Scholarly Publishing
Zoological Records and Reviews is committed to operating as a legitimate, ethical, and non-predatory scholarly journal. The journal follows internationally recognized standards of academic publishing to ensure transparency, integrity, and trustworthiness in all editorial and publishing activities.
The journal does not engage in deceptive, misleading, or unethical publishing practices.
2. Transparent Editorial Governance
The journal maintains a clearly defined editorial structure that includes:
- An Editor-in-Chief
- An international Editorial Board
- Clearly stated editorial roles and responsibilities
All editorial members are real, verifiable researchers with relevant academic expertise. Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by financial considerations.
3. Genuine Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Zoological Records and Reviews undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by qualified, independent reviewers.
The journal does not:
- Guarantee manuscript acceptance
- Conduct fake or superficial peer review
- Accept manuscripts solely based on payment
Peer review timelines are reasonable and reflect genuine scholarly evaluation.
4. Clear and Honest Journal Scope
The journal publishes research strictly within its stated scope in zoology and related biological sciences. The scope is clearly defined on the journal website and is not misleadingly broad or unrelated.
Manuscripts outside the scope are rejected without review.
5. Ethical Publishing Standards
The journal adheres to:
- COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Core Practices
- International research ethics standards
- Transparent handling of misconduct, corrections, and retractions
Plagiarism, data fabrication, citation manipulation, and other forms of malpractice are strictly prohibited.
6. Transparent Fees and Financial Practices
Any applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs) are:
- Clearly stated on the journal website
- Disclosed before manuscript submission
- Independent of editorial decisions
The journal does not charge hidden fees and does not solicit payments in exchange for acceptance.
7. Honest Indexing and Metrics Claims
Zoological Records and Reviews does not make false or misleading claims about indexing status, impact factors, or metrics.
Indexing information published on the website is accurate, verifiable, and updated responsibly.
8. Author and Reviewer Rights
The journal respects the rights of authors and reviewers by ensuring:
- Transparent communication
- Ethical handling of manuscripts
- Clear withdrawal, appeal, and complaint mechanisms
- Protection of reviewer confidentiality
Authors are free to withdraw manuscripts in accordance with journal policy.
9. Website Transparency and Accessibility
The journal website clearly displays:
- Journal policies and guidelines
- Editorial board information
- Contact details and official email addresses
- Licensing and open access information
This transparency allows authors, reviewers, and readers to evaluate the journal’s legitimacy.
10. No Aggressive or Deceptive Solicitation
The journal does not engage in:
- Spam or aggressive email solicitation
- Misleading calls for papers
- False promises of rapid publication or guaranteed acceptance
All communications are professional, factual, and respectful.
11. Continuous Quality Improvement
The journal regularly reviews its policies, editorial processes, and ethical standards to ensure ongoing compliance with best practices and indexing requirements.
12. Reporting Concerns
Concerns regarding journal practices may be reported confidentially to the editorial office. All concerns are taken seriously and reviewed objectively.
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