Aims and scope
The International Journal of Research Studies in Zoology publishes original research and reviews on animal diversity, structure, function, behavior, ecology and evolution. It covers invertebrates and vertebrates in field, captive and laboratory settings, including taxonomic, molecular and conservation studies. The journal serves zoologists, wildlife biologists, entomologists and conservation practitioners, and provides open access to all articles.
Animal diversity and systematics
- Taxonomy and species descriptions
- Systematics and phylogenetics
- Invertebrate zoology
- Vertebrate zoology
- Entomology
- Paleozoology
- Zoological collections and identification keys
Animal form and function
- Comparative anatomy and morphology
- Animal physiology
- Reproductive biology and endocrinology
- Developmental biology and embryology
- Animal histology
Animal behavior
- Ethology
- Behavioral ecology
- Feeding ecology and diet
- Breeding and nesting behavior
- Behavior and welfare of captive animals
Ecology and biogeography
- Population and community ecology
- Biogeography and species distribution
- Phylogeography
- Habitat use and suitability
- Soil zoology
- Freshwater and marine animal ecology
Molecular and evolutionary zoology
- Evolutionary biology
- Molecular systematics and DNA barcoding
- Population genetics
- Genomics of adaptation
- Molecular ecology
Wildlife biology and conservation
- Wildlife biology and management
- Conservation of threatened species
- Human–wildlife conflict
- Zoo biology and captive breeding
- Wildlife diseases
- Remote sensing and GIS in wildlife studies
Applied zoology
- Medical and veterinary entomology
- Agricultural pests and natural enemies
- Animal parasitology
- Animal ecotoxicology
- Pollinator biology
Now accepting submissions
Manuscripts are welcome throughout the year through the online submission form.
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Open access
Every article is free to read, download and reuse under the CC BY 4.0 licence, so your work can reach any reader without a subscription or paywall.
Article types
- Research articles
- Review articles
- Short communications
Submissions must fall within the aims and scope above.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscriptPDF or DOCX, following the author guidelines.
- Submit onlineSend it through the online submission form at arcjournals.org.
- Peer review and decisionAfter an editorial check, the manuscript is sent for peer review. You receive the reviewers' comments with the editorial decision by email.
Questions authors ask
Is there a publication fee?
A fee of $450 USD applies only after your manuscript has been accepted. Nothing is charged at submission or during review.
Can the fee be waived?
Yes. Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries. Write to editor@arcjournals.org with your manuscript details.
How does peer review work?
The editorial office first checks that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and guidelines. It is then sent to reviewers in the field, and you receive their comments together with the editorial decision by email.
What format should my manuscript be in?
PDF or DOCX, double-spaced, 12 pt font, with references in APA 7th edition format. Full author guidelines are on the journal website.
Will my article have a DOI and be open access?
Yes. Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI (prefix 10.20431) and published open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
Where will my article be discoverable?
Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI. Open discovery services build their databases from Crossref records, so the article becomes findable in OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Unpaywall, Dimensions, Scilit, Lens.org, ScienceOpen and OpenAIRE. The journal itself is listed in ROAD, the ISSN directory of open-access resources.