Science Publishing Group (SciencePG) sincerely invites all proposals that align with the aims and scopes of our journals. The objectives of the special issues are to bring together recent high-quality research, promote key advances in theory and applications, and provide overviews of emerging domains.
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.
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.
The special issue will be composed of a lead guest editor and a team of guest editors. The lead guest editor is encouraged to invite researchers from related fields to join the special issue as guest editors. Whether you serve as the lead guest editor or one of guest editors, you will be entitled to the following benefits while also shouldering corresponding responsibilities:
| Benefits | Lead Guest Editor | Guest Editor |
| Be awarded a certificate of honor (electronic version) |
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| Get your name listed on the journal's website |
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| Be at the forefront of scientific communications |
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| Contribute to and receive recognition from the academic community |
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| Assemble and work with a strong team of editors |
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| Responsibilities | Lead Guest Editor | Guest Editor |
| Recruit a guest editor team to review the manuscripts submitted to the special issue |
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| Promote your special issue and invite authors to submit manuscripts |
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| Make decisions on the acceptance or rejection of submitted manuscripts |
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| Cross-check the manuscripts and ensure their quality |
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| Conduct peer review for the manuscripts submitted to the special issue |
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| Ensure that the peer review process is fair, unbiased, and timely |
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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.
For further guidance, please click the following link: http://www.sciencepg.com/specialissue/guidelines
