Aims and Scope of ZooKeys
ZooKeys is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal covering zoological taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography. It was established in 2008 and the editor-in-chief is Terry Erwin (Smithsonian Institution). It is published by Pensoft Publishers. Less
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CiteScore 

2.6
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q2Animal Science and Zoology

SNIP 

0.99
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | PENSOFT PUBLISHERS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Article-by-article |
| Article Processing Charges | EUR 780 |
| Publication Time | 6 |
| Editorial Review Process | Anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Article-by-article |
| Publication Start Year | 2008 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Publication Time | 6 |
| Waiver Policy | Visit website |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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