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Journal overview

Molluscan Research is an international journal for the publication of authoritative papers and review articles on all aspects of molluscan research, including biology, systematics, morphology, physiology, ecology, conservation, biogeography, genetics, molecular biology and palaeontology.

While the scope of the journal is worldwide, there is emphasis on studies relating to Australasia and the Indo-west Pacific, including East and South East Asia. The journal’s scope includes revisionary papers, monographs, reviews, theoretical papers and briefer communications. Monographic studies of up to 73 printed pages may also be considered.

The journal has been published since 1957 (as the Journal of the Malacological Society of Australia until 1993). It is free to members of the Malacological Society of Australasiaand the Society for the Study of Molluscan Diversity.

Peer review policy

All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and independent assessment by at least two referees.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

Volumes 22-24
These volumes are hosted on the CSIRO webpage.
Volumes 25-32
These volumes are hosted on the Magnolia Press webpage.



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