Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our comprehensive FAQ section for Animal Behavior and Cognition. Whether you're a researcher exploring the journal's submission guidelines and special issues or a curious enthusiast delving into the broader world of animal behavior studies, this page answers your most common questions. We've divided the FAQs into two parts: 10 specific to our organization and 10 covering general industry topics like ethology, cognition, and welfare. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out!
Animal Behavior and Cognition Questions
The journal publishes original empirical research, replication reports, target review articles, opposing viewpoints, brief reports, and theoretical reviews on all aspects of animal behavior and cognition, including topics like animal welfare, behavioral genetics, cognition, communication, cooperation, evolution of behavior, methodology, ontogeny, personality, problem-solving, sensory and perceptual processes, and social behavior.
The journal accepts original empirical research, replication reports, target review articles, opposing viewpoints, brief reports, and theoretical reviews, all of which undergo peer and editorial review.
Yes, the journal provides open access to all its content, allowing readers free access to recent research on animal behavior and cognition.
No, the journal does not charge publication fees, making it accessible for researchers to publish their work.
All submissions undergo rigorous peer review and editorial review to ensure high-quality, reliable research.
The journal offers a rapid turnaround on decisions for submissions, ensuring an efficient review process.
Articles published in the journal are indexed in Google Scholar.
The special issue focuses on consolidating research examining how zoo animals affect visitors, how visitors affect zoo animals, and the broader impacts of these interactions.
The special issue was published in November 2021.
Researchers studying any aspect of animal-visitor interactions in zoos, including their effects on animals or visitors, are welcome to submit manuscripts for consideration.
Generic FAQs
Animal behavior research studies how animals interact with their environment, each other, and humans, focusing on areas like communication, cognition, social behavior, and evolution.
Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in natural environments, emphasizing evolutionary and adaptive perspectives.
Behavioral genetics explores how genes influence animal behaviors and how these traits evolve over time, providing insights into inherited behavioral patterns.
Animal welfare focuses on ensuring the ethical treatment and well-being of animals in research, zoos, and other settings, prioritizing their physical and mental health.
Studying animal cognition helps us understand mental processes like memory, learning, and problem-solving, revealing the intelligence and decision-making abilities of animals.
Researchers analyze signals, vocalizations, and physical cues animals use to interact, using observational and experimental methods to decode communication systems.
Social behavior refers to interactions among animals, including cooperation, hierarchies, and group dynamics, which are studied to understand social structures and their benefits.
The evolution of behavior examines how natural selection shapes adaptive behaviors, such as foraging or mating strategies, to enhance survival and reproduction.
Researchers use observational techniques, controlled experiments, and advanced technologies like tracking devices and video analysis to study animal behavior reliably.
Studying animal personality helps identify consistent individual differences in temperament and responses, which can influence conservation, welfare, and management strategies.