What ZooKeys specifies
The figures below follow your selected manuscript type. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.
- All manuscript types 14 rules, including: abstract word limit (250 words), keywords max (8 keywords), Title length (50 characters), figure legend limit (300 words), figure title limit (15 words).
Read from ZooKeys's own author guidelines. Journals revise these - verify with the journal before you submit.
Preparing a submission for ZooKeys
Scraiber has 14 requirements on file for ZooKeys, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.
Select ZooKeys and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.
Retargeting a manuscript to ZooKeys may require changes to length, structure, references and declarations. Scraiber suggests revisions to your existing draft; authors must check the scientific meaning and supply any missing factual declarations.
Changes to review in your manuscript
Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by ZooKeys’s recorded requirements. Check each change for scientific meaning, references and missing declarations. Authors remain responsible for the final manuscript.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the word limit for ZooKeys?
- Select your manuscript type to see the recorded length figures for ZooKeys. Check the official guidance for exclusions, recommendations and any updated limits.
- How do I check my manuscript against the ZooKeys guidelines?
- Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for ZooKeys. Review the proposed changes and the price before deciding whether to unlock the full rewrite.
- What are the submission requirements for ZooKeys?
- Scraiber has 14 requirements on file for ZooKeys. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
- Which citation style does ZooKeys use?
- Consult ZooKeys’s official guidance for its citation style. Scraiber can suggest revisions using the recorded requirements; check citations and the bibliography before submission.
- Can I automatically format my paper for ZooKeys?
- Upload your draft and select ZooKeys and your manuscript type. Scraiber proposes text changes for review. Check the final manuscript against the official guidance; the preview does not guarantee complete compliance or acceptance.
- How do I reformat a paper rejected by another journal for ZooKeys?
- Select ZooKeys and the manuscript type, then upload your existing draft. Review the proposed revisions and check references, declarations and scientific meaning before submission.
- How long does it take to prepare a manuscript for ZooKeys?
- Preparation time depends on your draft, the journal’s requirements and the author review needed. A preview lets you inspect proposed changes before deciding to continue.
- Do I have to redo my references for ZooKeys?
- Review your citations and bibliography against ZooKeys’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
Official author guidelines: zookeys.pensoft.net
