Reviewer Registration
Join the ZR reviewer community and contribute to zoological research quality
Qualifications
We seek reviewers with demonstrated expertise in zoology, ecology, behavior, taxonomy, conservation, or related animal science fields. Suitable candidates typically hold doctoral degrees and have active research programs with recent publications.
- PhD or equivalent in relevant zoological field
- Publication record in animal biology or related areas
- Taxonomic expertise in specific animal groups (specify in application)
- Commitment to timely, constructive review
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Registration Process
Submit your CV with keywords describing taxonomic expertise and research interests. Include ORCID if available. Specify animal groups and ecological systems within your competence. Our editorial team reviews qualifications and adds you to relevant topic categories. Active reviewers receive priority invitations and may be nominated for editorial board positions.
Invitation Process
Registered reviewers receive invitations based on keyword matching with submitted manuscripts. You are never obligated to accept and should decline when conflicts exist. Prompt responses help editors maintain efficient timelines for zoological manuscript processing.
Recognition: ZR provides annual certificates documenting review contributions suitable for tenure and promotion files. We acknowledge reviewers annually on our website. Your expertise advances zoological science.
Profile Management
Reviewers may update keyword profiles reflecting evolving research interests and taxonomic expertise. Specify animal groups, geographic regions, and methodological approaches within your competence. Notify editorial office to suspend invitations during sabbaticals or heavy teaching periods. Accurate profiles enable better manuscript-reviewer matching.
Benefits of Registration
Registered reviewers gain early exposure to emerging research across animal groups, receive recognition through annual certificates, qualify for publication discounts, and may be considered for editorial board positions based on review quality and consistency in evaluating zoological manuscripts.
Join our reviewer community contributing expertise that maintains publication quality in zoological research. Your participation strengthens peer review while providing professional development opportunities and recognition valued by universities, museums, and research institutions worldwide.
We welcome applications from zoologists with diverse expertise. Active reviewers receive priority invitations, publication discounts, and pathway to editorial positions recognizing contribution to zoological scholarship.