Editorial.

The article focuses on recent updates to the Zoologica Scripta—An International Journal of Systematic Zoology, highlighting changes to its Aims & Scope and manuscript guidelines in 2023. Key updates include the introduction of new manuscript formats—Short Communications and Application Notes—and the discontinuation of manuscripts based solely on single molecular marker analyses. The journal also plans to feature Invited Reviews on advanced topics in animal systematics and phylogeny, while emphasizing strict adherence to species description guidelines within broader systematic contexts. Additionally, the article addresses the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and publishing, directing authors and reviewers to Wiley's Best Practice Guidelines on Research Integrity and Publishing Ethics for responsible AI use.