How To Apply
- Complete the ManuscriptZone editor registration form.
- Provide your affiliation, expertise, and contact details.
- Include a short summary of editorial or review experience.
- List keywords to help match manuscripts to your expertise.
If you have an ORCID iD, include it to support accurate profile indexing.
Who Should Apply
Subject Expertise
Researchers with a strong record in mammal science or related fields.
Editorial Experience
Prior reviewing or editorial service is preferred but not required.
Commitment
Ability to provide timely decisions and fair guidance to authors.
We welcome applications from researchers across mammalian ecology, conservation biology, wildlife health, physiology, genetics, and related disciplines.
Build A Strong Editor Profile
- Add recent publications or major projects.
- List specific methods such as camera trapping, telemetry, bioacoustics, genomics, or spatial modeling.
- Note field, conservation, or quantitative expertise when relevant.
- Include languages spoken to support global collaboration.
A detailed profile helps the editorial office match you with manuscripts that align with your strengths.
What Editors Do
Editors manage peer review, select reviewers, and deliver decisions based on scientific merit and relevance. Editors help maintain the quality and integrity of JMR publications.
Editors may also recommend special issues or suggest improvements to journal policy.
Why Register
- Contribute to the direction of mammal research.
- Enhance professional visibility and recognition.
- Collaborate with an international editorial community.
- Gain insight into emerging methods and findings.
Editorial service is also valuable evidence of academic leadership and scholarly contribution.
Flexible Service
The number of manuscripts assigned depends on expertise and availability. Editors may accept or decline invitations based on workload and conflicts.
Clear communication about availability helps maintain efficient review cycles.
How Applications Are Reviewed
The editorial office evaluates applications based on subject expertise, publication record, and alignment with JMR scope. We also consider geographic and disciplinary diversity to support broad representation.
What Happens After Registration
The editorial office reviews each application and may request additional information. Approved editors receive onboarding guidance and access to editorial resources.
Getting Started
New editors receive orientation on JMR policies, review standards, and decision workflows. This ensures consistent evaluation across all mammal research submissions.
Register Your Editor Profile
Use ManuscriptZone to submit your registration. For questions, email info@openaccesspub.org.
