Turn a Strong Proposal into a Published Collection
This page outlines how to submit a special issue proposal and how approved guest editors can manage manuscripts. JPD provides structured support to ensure quality, consistency, and timely publication. We welcome global participation and interdisciplinary leadership. Clear planning improves outcomes.
How to Submit a Special Issue
Step 1: Send a Proposal
Begin by emailing a special issue proposal that includes the theme, scope, guest editor details, and a tentative timeline. The editorial office reviews proposals for relevance and feasibility. Clear rationale helps speed approval.
Step 2: Receive Approval
Approved proposals move into planning. JPD confirms the editorial workflow, sets milestones, and provides guidance on reviewer selection and manuscript handling.
Step 3: Submit Manuscripts
Once approved, invited authors submit manuscripts through ManuscriptZone. Each submission follows the same ethical standards and peer review process as regular JPD articles.
Step 4: Publish as a Collection
After acceptance and production, articles are published as a focused collection with consistent metadata and visibility. This helps readers locate related work easily.
What to Include
Submitting a clear, complete package helps the editorial team evaluate your proposal quickly.
Special Issue Milestones
Guest Editor Duties
Guest editors collaborate with the JPD editorial office to identify reviewers, manage timelines, and ensure ethical compliance. They are expected to uphold confidentiality and provide constructive guidance.
Quality and Consistency
All manuscripts in a special issue must meet JPD standards for rigor, ethics, and reporting. The editorial team performs final checks to ensure consistency across the issue.
Review Timeline
Once manuscripts are submitted, most receive an initial decision within about 21 days. Guest editors and the JPD office coordinate reviewer feedback to keep the schedule on track.
APC and Funding
Special issue manuscripts follow the same APC policy as regular submissions. The standard APC is billed only after acceptance, and authors should confirm funding early.
Communication Support
JPD can assist with call for papers messaging, reviewer invitations, and author communications. Clear, consistent messaging improves response rates and helps build a cohesive collection.
Author Experience
We aim for a professional, supportive review process with clear decisions and actionable feedback. This ensures that accepted manuscripts are strong and the issue reads as a coherent scholarly set.
Special issues deliver focused insight when a topic deserves concentrated attention. JPD provides the editorial structure to make that impact lasting and credible. We value clarity and timely delivery. Excellence matters.
Submit Your Special Issue
Email [email protected] with your proposal or questions. If your proposal is approved, manuscripts can be submitted through ManuscriptZone for review. Typical response time is within 1-2 business days. We are happy to discuss scope and timing. Thank you.
