The following sections will guide you on how to successfully propose a special issue. A well-structured special issue should encompass an appropriate title, a comprehensive description, and a proficient editorial team.
Propose a Special Issue Title
When proposing your special issue title, there are specific rules to follow:
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The title should be concise yet descriptive for your special issue; |
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The title should signify the primary research focus, which is the core element of the title; |
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The title is advised to incorporate two or three core terms. |
Write a Description
Specifically, the description should include at least 3 components:
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The background of this research; |
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The aim of this special issue (such as the problems to be solved, etc.); |
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The subjects of this special issue (such as a list of key subjects or topics to be covered). |
Recruit an Editorial Team
The special issue will be composed of a lead guest editor and a team of guest editors.
The qualification of guest editors will be reviewed to ensure they meet the editorial requirements of this journal.
Note: You can serve as the lead guest editor only after your Proposal Form has been approved.
Lead Guest Editor publish one article free of charge
— Only upon acceptance of your special issue —
As the lead guest editor, you will have the opportunity to publish one article free of charge upon successful completion of the review process.
For further guidance, please click the following link: http://www.sciencepg.com/specialissue/guidelines
If you are interested in proposing a special issue, please download the special issue proposal form and complete the required information. Once the form is filled out, you can submit it using one of the following three ways:
Option 1: Quick Submission
Option 2: Online Submission
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For unregistered users, please register at https://sso.sciencepg.com/register |
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For registered users, please log in at https://sso.sciencepg.com/login |
Once you're logged in, click on "Propose a Special Issue" under the "Special Issue" section.
Option 3: Email Submission
The completed proposal form can also be submitted by email to specialissue@sciencepg.com
Please type "Journal Title Special Issue Proposal" as the subject of your email.
Publishing articles in a special issue presents authors with many substantial advantages. By contributing to a special issue, researchers can not only increase their visibility within their field but also have the opportunity to present their work to amplify its significance. Furthermore, being part of a special issue fosters collaboration and networking among experts, while providing a platform to explore cutting-edge developments and contribute to the overall advancement of the field.
Faster Publication
Special issue articles are often published more quickly than regular articles.
Positive Citation Impact
Special content articles attract 20% more citations in the first 24 months than articles published in regular issues.
Unparallelled Visibility
Special issue articles published in open access journals attract twice as many citations than the others.
Publish with Peers
Harness your network and benefit from multiple expert perspectives on the same issues.
Rigorous Peer Review
Special issues are fully committed to rigorous, independent peer review.
Longer-term Impact for Your Work
Special issues offer longer-term impact as your article collection means readers will easily find your work.
Targeted Promotion
Unlike regular issues, special issues will be promoted online to ensure the issue and its content is easily found.
Expand Your Research Work
Special issues are a great place to find new collaborators among the authors of other manuscripts published within the collection of articles.
