Submit Special IssueContribute to focused collections
Submit your verbal behavior research to an active special issue theme.
Submitting to a Special Issue
Special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular articles. Align your manuscript with the issue theme.
Why Submit
Benefits of focused collections
Focused Audience
Reach researchers interested in the issue theme.
Expert Oversight
Guest editors provide specialized review.
Higher Visibility
Collections are promoted across channels.
Submission Steps
How to proceed
Select Issue
Review the theme and scope.
Prepare Files
Follow author instructions and reporting guidelines.
Submit Online
Use ManuscriptZone or the simple submission form.
Peer Review
Expert review coordinated by guest editors.
Labeling
Indicate the special issue title in your cover letter to ensure correct routing.
Submit to a Special Issue
Share your research within a focused verbal behavior collection.
Submit via ManuscriptZoneSimple SubmissionEligibility
Manuscripts must align with the published theme. Submissions outside scope may be redirected to regular issues.
Theme Alignment
Explain in the abstract and cover letter how your study fits the special issue focus. Clear alignment helps guest editors route your submission to the right reviewers.
Deadlines
Special issues often have defined submission windows. Check the call for papers for key dates and submit early to allow time for revisions.
Cover Letter Details
Include the special issue title, your manuscript type, and a brief statement of relevance. Mention whether the paper is invited or contributed and note any related conference presentations.
Peer Review Standards
All special issue manuscripts undergo full peer review. Guest editors recommend decisions, while the journal maintains final oversight to ensure consistent quality standards.
APCs and Waivers
Article processing charges apply after acceptance. If you anticipate funding constraints, contact the editorial office early to discuss potential waivers or discounts.
Ethics and Data
Ensure ethics approvals, consent statements, and data availability details are included. Transparent reporting improves reviewer confidence and supports faster decisions.
Revision Expectations
Respond to reviewer comments point by point and highlight changes. Timely, thorough revisions help keep special issue timelines on track.
Guest Editor Communication
Direct questions about scope or timelines to the editorial office. We coordinate with guest editors to provide consistent guidance and avoid conflicting instructions.
Formatting and Files
Submit editable text files, editable tables, and separate high resolution figures. Clear file names and complete legends help reviewers and production staff work efficiently.
Author Contributions
Include a contribution statement and confirm that all authors approve submission. Transparent authorship practices reduce delays and protect research integrity.
Supplementary Materials
Provide appendices, protocols, or data sheets as supplementary files when relevant. Clearly label each file so reviewers can locate supporting materials quickly and assess intervention fidelity. If audio or video files are included, ensure consent and anonymization. Large files should be compressed and referenced clearly in the manuscript. Provide brief captions so reviewers understand the context of each file.
