How to submit a manuscript?
First, register to our manuscript management center, ScholarOne. After you log in, select the “Author” tab, click on “Begin a new submission” and follow the steps. You can find more information in the Instructions to Authors.
Can I submit the manuscript in any language?
No. We publish articles only in English (American or British style). The manuscript must be properly translated and revised by a professional or company with experience in scientific language and, if possible, have the certificate of translation/revision.
What reference style I should use?
RBZ has its own reference style, which is detailed in the “Instructions to Authors”.
Can I submit a Review?
To submit an Invited Review, you need to be invited by one of the scientific editors of RBZ.
The submission date of my revision expired. What can I do?
Send an email to secretariarbz@sbz.org.br and request an extended expiration date.
Note: We are limited regarding how many times we can change the due date, with the risk of having the manuscript archived, which means that it should restart the submission process, including the payment of the processing fee. So, when contacting our office, be sure of when you are going to submit your paper. Also, due to time zone configuration of the ScholarOne system, some due dates can expire even hours in your country.
Can I have a certificate of acceptance of my manuscript?
Yes. Your request should be sent to secretariarbz@gmail.com, and it is necessary to inform the manuscript ID and title and your full name.
I forgot my password to the ScholarOne system, what do I do?
Send an email to secretariarbz@sbz.org.br, requesting a new password. An email with instructions on how to reset your password will be sent to you.
How do I pay the publication fee?
The exact value of the publication fee and payment instructions will be sent to the corresponding author along with the first proof of the copy-edited manuscript.
How do I become an SBZ member?
Visit the Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia webpage and register. If you are new to the website, the system will automatically issue a membership fee bill. If you have already registered to the website, please log in and click on “Products” then “Products and annuity”. Choose “Annuity (R$ 376.00)” and proceed to payment.
Can I have a discount in the SBZ membership fee?
Yes. There are discounts for postgraduate students and ABZ, Aquabio, and ALPA members.
Can I contribute as a reviewer of this journal?
Yes.
First of all, it is a volunteer work. To apply, it is necessary to register to ScholarOne and fill out the forms as completely as possible, including your ORCID iD. You need to have a doctorate degree in one of the study areas of RBZ. You’ll be automatically registered as a reviewer.
Can I get a certificate as a reviewer?
We can provide a certificate, but due to internal policies, the certificate will inform only the number of revisions completed. You need to send an email to secretariarbz@gmail.com making your request and informing your full name and email address registered in the ScholarOne system.
Why has my manuscript been unsubmitted?
Firstly, it is important to understand that the manuscript was not rejected. There are several reasons why your manuscript may be unsubmitted (returned to author), but all are related to our Instructions to Authors. When our team realizes that the manuscript is not in accordance with the instructions, the manuscript will be returned to the author in the ScholarOne system with a list of adjustments that must be made in the paper for the evaluation to begin/continue. After making the adjustments, DO NOT start a new submission, but click on “Continue” in the “Unsubmitted and Manuscripts in draft” menu.
Note: Check your spam box if you can not find the email with the list of adjustments, or contact us immediately.
