Submit Special Issue
Submit a complete proposal package outlining scope, editors, and timeline.
Required Details
A complete package allows the editorial team to assess feasibility quickly.
- 300 to 500 word summary of the theme
- Guest editor bios and affiliations
- Draft call for papers and topic list
- Estimated submission volume and timeline
- Funding or sponsorship details if applicable
Submission Checklist
Clear documentation reduces delays in proposal review.
- Scope statement with clinical relevance
- Guest editor responsibilities and availability
- Proposed reviewer pool or recruitment plan
- Promotion and outreach strategy
Provide realistic deadlines for submission, review, and revision to support reliable scheduling.
Complete packages reduce follow up requests.
Proposal Review Process
The editorial office evaluates scope, feasibility, and reviewer capacity.
Proposals are reviewed for scientific relevance, alignment with journal scope, and operational feasibility. The editorial office may request revisions or additional detail before approval.
Clear timelines and defined guest editor roles improve approval speed and reduce scheduling risk.
Communication Plan
Special issues benefit from a structured communication plan with authors and reviewers.
Guest editors should plan periodic updates to maintain momentum and clarify deadlines. Clear communication reduces late submissions and supports timely decisions.
Consistent messaging helps authors align with scope and quality expectations.
- Announcement schedule and reminder cadence
- Guidance for authors on scope alignment
- Reviewer recruitment updates
- Deadline reminders and decision timelines
Submission Steps
Clear milestones help maintain review quality and scheduling.
Prepare proposal
Compile summary, editor bios, and topics
Submit details
Send through the special issue route
Editorial review
Assess scope, capacity, and timeline
Launch planning
Finalize promotion and reviewer plan
After Approval
Approved issues receive support for promotion and workflow coordination.
Guest editors should plan reviewer recruitment and confirm timelines for revisions and final decisions.
Clear operational planning helps maintain submission flow and consistent quality.
Timeline Management
A realistic timeline supports quality review and timely publication.
- Set submission and review deadlines with buffer time
- Align reviewer availability with planned volume
- Plan revision windows for major and minor changes
- Coordinate production scheduling with the editorial office
Clear timelines reduce delays and support consistent communication with authors.
Adjust timelines if submission volume changes to maintain review quality.
Publication and Visibility
Accepted articles publish on a rolling basis to maintain momentum and visibility.
The journal supports structured metadata and consistent branding for the collection. Guest editors can provide brief editorials or introductions to highlight the theme.
Consistent messaging across the collection improves reader engagement and citation discovery.
Quality Control
Quality controls ensure special issue articles meet journal standards.
All submissions undergo the same peer review, ethics checks, and production steps as regular articles. Guest editors should document decision rationale and conflicts.
Consistent standards across the collection build trust with readers and clinical stakeholders.
Quality checks also support indexing accuracy and visibility.
Submit Your Proposal
Start with a concise outline and the editorial office will guide the process.
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