JIG welcomes proposals on immunosenescence, vaccine response in older adults, inflammaging biomarkers, age-related immune therapies, and integrated geriatric care models.

Proposals should specify target article types, intended audience, and expected translational impact in clinical or public health settings.

Successful special issue proposals in JIG typically address a focused challenge in immune aging where new evidence is emerging and clinical translation is active. Proposals should define the central question, explain target readership, and show why the topic needs concentrated scholarly coverage now rather than a routine article stream.

Guest editor teams are expected to demonstrate field expertise, international representation, and practical availability for timeline management. Include a shortlist of potential contributors and tentative article categories so the editorial board can evaluate scope balance and publication feasibility from the outset.

The most effective proposals include a clear quality framework: expected study types, reporting standards, conflict-management approach, and reviewer recruitment strategy. A rigorous framework protects credibility and ensures the issue reflects the same editorial standards applied to regular journal content.

To discuss topic suitability before formal submission, contact [email protected] with a draft title, rationale, and provisional guest editor list. Early consultation often shortens evaluation cycles and improves proposal approval rates.

Include a realistic delivery roadmap with milestone dates for invitation outreach, expected submission window, peer review completion, and final publication release. Proposals with credible timeline planning demonstrate operational readiness and are easier for the editorial board to approve and schedule.

Program pages are most effective when contributors understand both thematic fit and delivery expectations. Whether proposing, submitting, or joining an active initiative, contributors should define goals clearly, prepare complete files, and confirm timeline feasibility before entering the workflow. This level of planning helps guest editors maintain issue coherence and allows accepted work to move through review and production without avoidable disruption. JIG emphasizes predictable execution because high-quality thematic collections can accelerate evidence synthesis and improve translation into practice. Teams that communicate early, document responsibilities, and keep revision capacity available are more likely to meet publication targets with consistent quality.