Dr. Milton Norman D. Medina has been appointed as an editor of Zootaxa, marking a historic first for the Philippines. Zootaxa is a peer-reviewed international journal known for its rapid publication of high-quality research in systematic zoology. It specializes in comprehensive taxonomic works and holds a Q2 ranking, indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, solidifying its reputation as a leading platform for zoological research globally.
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In his new role as part of the Zootaxa editorial board, Dr. Medina will focus on reviewing papers related to Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles) across the Palearctic, Ethiopian, and Oriental regions.
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Dr. Medina is a faculty researcher at Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) and serves as the Head of the University’s Tropical Genomics Laboratory. His appointment marks a significant milestone for the Philippine scientific community and highlights the growing recognition of Filipino researchers in the global academic landscape.
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Dr. Medinaโs expertise and leadership in biodiversity research are expected to further elevate the quality and impact of taxonomic studies published in Zootaxa while inspiring more Filipino scientists to participate in and contribute to global scientific endeavors.
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