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Protecting Wildlife Through Collaborative Science
Champion Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife membership connects you with a global network of wildlife biologists, conservation scientists, and ecological researchers advancing our understanding of animal behavior, habitat preservation, and biodiversity protection through evidence-based research.
Member Benefits
APC Discount
Members receive 25% discount on Article Processing Charges for all wildlife research submissions, reducing publication costs while ensuring global open access visibility.
Priority Processing
Member manuscripts receive expedited handling with priority assignment to editors and reviewers, accelerating time from submission to editorial decision.
Global Recognition
Named member listing on journal website with professional profile linking to ORCID, enhancing visibility within the wildlife research community worldwide.
Early Access
Receive priority notification of Special Issue opportunities, editorial board openings, and exclusive invitations to wildlife conservation symposia.
Membership Tiers
- 25% APC discount on personal submissions
- Priority manuscript processing
- Member profile and website listing
- Annual membership certificate
- Newsletter and research updates
- 30% APC discount for all affiliates
- Prominent institutional recognition
- Annual publishing activity report
- Dedicated account management
- Priority Special Issue consideration
- 35% APC discount across all members
- Consortium landing page feature
- Collective conservation impact reporting
- Strategic partnership discussions
- Conference partnership opportunities
Member Commitment
Members support journal quality through peer review participation when invited. Active members reviewing manuscripts help maintain the peer review capacity essential for timely editorial decisions across wildlife research submissions. Members also serve as journal ambassadors within their research communities, promoting quality submissions from colleagues conducting important conservation research.
Membership demonstrates commitment to advancing wildlife conservation science through rigorous open access publishing. Your participation helps build journal reputation and attracts leading research from field biologists, zoo scientists, and conservation organizations worldwide.
Supporting Conservation Science: Your membership directly supports open access publishing ensuring wildlife research reaches conservationists, land managers, policymakers, and educators worldwide without subscription barriers. This accessibility accelerates protection efforts for endangered species and critical habitats globally.
Application Process
Membership applications are welcome from researchers with demonstrated expertise in wildlife biology, conservation ecology, animal behavior, or related fields. Submit application including CV, publication list, and brief statement of research interests to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed with decisions typically provided within 1-2 weeks.
Membership renews annually with renewal reminders sent in advance. Benefits remain active throughout renewal periods ensuring uninterrupted access to discounts and priority processing. Institutions interested in group membership should contact our publisher relations team.
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