Submit Special Issue
Contribute to focused collections addressing high priority tropical disease challenges.
Submitting to a Special Issue
Special issues provide a curated platform for aligned research. Submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review standards as regular articles, with thematic oversight from guest editors.
Before submission, review the special issue theme and ensure your manuscript clearly aligns with the scope and objectives.
Why Submit to a Special Issue
Focused Audience
Reach readers who actively follow the issue theme.
Expert Oversight
Guest editors bring deep subject expertise.
Stronger Visibility
Collections are promoted across journal channels.
Quality Standards
Same rigorous review and ethical requirements.
Submission Steps
Select Issue
Choose the special issue that fits your manuscript.
Prepare Files
Follow author instructions and reporting guidelines.
Submit Online
Use ManuscriptZone or the simple submission form.
Peer Review
Guest editors coordinate expert review.
Label your submission
Please indicate the special issue title in your cover letter or submission notes to avoid processing delays.
Submit to a Special Issue
Share your work within a focused collection that accelerates knowledge in tropical medicine.
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Eligibility
Special issue submissions must align clearly with the published theme. Manuscripts outside scope may be redirected to regular issues to maintain focus and reader value.
Preparing a Strong Submission
Align the introduction and discussion with the special issue theme and explain how your study advances the collection objectives. Clear alignment helps reviewers evaluate relevance and improves the chance of acceptance.
Include any specific keywords or identifiers requested in the call for papers. These details help categorize submissions and organize the issue effectively.
We encourage concise abstracts that emphasize study design and practical implications for tropical medicine. Clear framing helps editors understand fit quickly and supports a cohesive issue narrative clearly.
Guest Editor Collaboration
Guest editors oversee thematic fit and coordinate reviewers with expertise in the special issue topic. The editorial office supports quality assurance and ensures that ethics and reporting standards are met.
Authors may be asked to make targeted revisions that improve cohesion across the issue. These revisions help create a coherent collection that benefits readers.
Peer review timelines follow standard journal practice, but coordinated reviewer selection helps maintain consistency across the issue. Authors should plan for revision cycles and respond promptly to editorial requests to keep the collection on schedule. If major revisions are needed, guest editors may suggest changes to align language and framing across the issue. This guidance strengthens thematic cohesion for readers and relevance.
Submission Details
Clearly identify the special issue title in the cover letter and within the submission system so your manuscript is routed correctly. Include a brief statement explaining the connection between your study and the issue theme.
If your work is part of a larger collaborative project, mention related submissions so the editorial team can coordinate review timing and maintain balance across the issue.
