How To Register

• Create a reviewer profile in ManuscriptZone.
• Add affiliation, expertise, and contact information.
• Choose keywords that reflect your mammal research focus.
• Include recent publications or ORCID iD if available.

Who Should Apply

Reviewers should have research experience in mammalian ecology, conservation biology, wildlife health, genetics, or related disciplines. We welcome diverse expertise across field, laboratory, and quantitative domains.

Early career researchers with strong methodological expertise are welcome to apply.

Build A Strong Reviewer Profile

• List methods you review well, such as camera trapping, telemetry, stable isotopes, genomics, or modeling.
• Specify species, habitats, or systems you study, such as carnivore ecology, bat conservation, or rangeland mammals.
• Include recent publications and keywords for accurate matching.
• Note any language skills to support international submissions.

A detailed profile helps us assign manuscripts that match your expertise and interests.

Reviewer Commitments

• Provide objective and constructive feedback.
• Respect confidentiality and disclose conflicts of interest.
• Respond promptly to review invitations.
• Submit reviews within the agreed timeline.

Ethics And Integrity

Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and avoid using unpublished information for personal research. If you suspect misconduct, notify the editorial office.

Areas Of Review

JMR seeks reviewers across population ecology, behavior, conservation genetics, disease ecology, biogeography, and quantitative modeling. Broad coverage helps match manuscripts quickly.

Why Review For JMR

• Contribute to the quality of mammal research.
• Stay informed about emerging findings and methods.
• Strengthen your academic profile and service record.
• Support evidence based conservation and wildlife management.

Guidance For Reviewers

JMR provides reviewer guidelines and resources to help you structure reviews, assess methodology, and deliver constructive feedback.

Flexible Review Loads

You may accept reviews aligned with your availability. Clear communication about timing helps the editorial team maintain efficient review cycles.

Most reviews can be completed within a standard timeframe based on manuscript length and complexity.

What Happens Next

The editorial office reviews your profile and contacts you when manuscripts match your expertise. You may accept or decline invitations based on availability.

Acknowledgment Of Service

Reviewer contributions are essential to JMR. Active reviewers may be acknowledged by the journal and invited to join special issue review panels.