A Special Issue is an issue of your journal dedicated to one chosen topic. It should contain the latest work on that subject. And if you create a Special Issue well, it can be a unique and valuable reference source for every researcher interested in that area.
How do I find special issues of journals?
Make a list of the good journals in your field, then browse their website for information (might take some time, especially to stay up to date). Use social networks. Many journals have twitter accounts and/or blogs and they are likely to advertise their special issues through these media.
How do you propose a special issue for a journal?
Those wishing to propose a Special Issue should prepare a proposal that includes the following:
- Special Issue title and order of Guest Editor(s) (names, titles, affiliations and contact information).
- List of proposed paper titles, with authors and abstracts.
- Written proposal of 1 page.
- A proposed time schedule for:
How do you promote special issues?
Promote your special issue via relevant outlets
- Journal social media profiles, like Twitter and Facebook.
- Supplementary content outlets (e.g., journal blog, podcast, or YouTube channel)
- Editor/author/reviewer email lists.
- Announcements section in your current issue.
Are special issues Good?
Special issues are a great way to generate attention for specific topics or events. They can take longer to publish though, since all papers need to be ready first.
How many papers are in a special issue?
The Editors-in-Chief will adjudicate on any disagreements that arise during the editorial process. As a general guide, a full Special Issue should comprise of approximately 15-20 articles.
Is it easier to publish in special issues?
It’s also easy for authors because special issues normally have expedited refereeing. My own experience of special issues in Computer Science journals is that they are typically considered the same as regular issues.
Are special issues peer reviewed?
Although articles in special issues are often commissioned, they should still be peer reviewed in order to support your journal’s reputation for quality and to maintain general publishing standards (which are important to abstracting and indexing services).
How do you start a proposal essay?
Instructions
- Write a catchy title. Think of something that will grab the reader’s attention and keep them interested.
- Write the introduction.
- Provide a resource review.
- Explain the implementation of your methods.
- Predict your results.
- Discuss the potential impact of your results.
How do I prepare for a call for papers?
Write easy-to-follow call for papers instructions with these 10 tips
- Keep it short.
- Use simple terms.
- Use contextual instructions.
- Use numbers and bullets.
- Use the imperative.
- Use different typefaces and sizes.
- Anticipate the length of the process.
- Go through a test-run.
What does a guest editor do?
The guest editor is primarily responsible for the intellectual content of the issue itself and the manuscripts that comprise it. This includes not only securing articles from authors, but also reviewing them, working with authors to make necessary revisions, and arranging for review.
Is it good to publish in special issues?
What does special issue mean in a journal?
Many of our journals publish Special Issues – dedicated collections of articles that highlight emerging areas of research within a field, or provide a venue for a deeper investigation into an existing research topic.
What to do when proposing a special issue?
Your Special Issue proposal should take the form of a Call for Papers, which will be submitted to the Editorial Board of the journal for assessment. If the proposal is approved, the Call for Papers will help researchers to find the Special Issue and submit their manuscripts.
What should be the scope of a special issue?
Ensure that the topic of your proposal is within the scope of the journal you are submitting it to. The scope of your Special Issue should be broad enough to attract a reasonable number of submissions but narrow enough to provide a cohesive collection of articles.
Can a guest editor write a special issue?
Once all manuscripts have passed peer review, we ask the Guest Editor team to write an Editorial that introduces the Special Issue. Your proposal should state the full names and affiliations of the researchers who are willing to act as Guest Editors.
