Ongoing Special Issue
Current thematic areas for submissions in tissue repair and regeneration.
Focused topics shaping the future of repair science
Journal of Tissue Repair and Regeneration (JTRR) supports rotating thematic collections to spotlight emerging priorities.
The topics below represent active areas of interest. Authors should review scope fit before submitting.
Advanced wound therapeutics
Novel biomaterials, dressings, and regenerative wound strategies.
Musculoskeletal regeneration
Bone, tendon, ligament, and cartilage repair approaches.
Cardiac and vascular repair
Strategies that restore vascular function or myocardial tissue.
Neural regeneration
Repair of peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and neural interfaces.
Immune guided repair
Immunomodulation strategies that improve healing outcomes.
Biofabrication platforms
Bioprinting and manufacturing for functional tissue constructs.
Regenerative rehabilitation
Combination therapies that link repair to function.
Clinical translation
Evidence from clinical trials and real world implementation.
Cell and gene therapy
Targeted therapies supporting tissue regeneration.
Organoid and model systems
Predictive models for repair responses.
- Select the most appropriate theme for your manuscript.
- Reference the special issue title in your cover letter.
- Follow JTRR author instructions for format and ethics requirements.
- Submit through ManuscriptZone or the submission form.
- Respond promptly to editorial queries during review.
- Include data availability and funding disclosures.
- If your paper spans multiple themes, note the primary focus area.
- Contact the editorial office for scope confirmation if needed.
- Clear tissue repair outcome measures or functional endpoints.
- Methodology aligned with regenerative medicine practices.
- Evidence of translational relevance or clinical applicability.
- Well defined biomaterials or cell therapy components.
- Data that can be reproduced or validated independently.
- Discussion that connects findings to patient impact.
Themed issues group related research, making it easier for readers to find complementary studies and for authors to gain visibility within a focused community.
Publishing within a special issue can increase cross citation among related papers and highlight the clinical relevance of your findings.
Editorial screening
Scope fit and technical completeness are verified first.
Peer review
Experts evaluate rigor and relevance to the theme.
Decision letter
Editors provide consolidated feedback and next steps.
Production
Copyediting and metadata preparation follow acceptance.
Issue grouping
Accepted papers are grouped under the special issue theme.
Post publication updates
Corrections and updates are reflected in metadata.
Ongoing special issues help organize emerging evidence and accelerate translation into practice.
Start or Contribute to a Special Issue
Propose a focused collection or submit your work to an active theme in tissue repair and regeneration.
