Ongoing Special Issue
Engage with focused collections in ADHD care.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 3066-8042
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.3066-8042
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
ADHD research spanning neuroscience, clinical care, education, and lived experience. We prioritize evidence that improves assessment, treatment, and long term support across the lifespan.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
JAC features ongoing special issues that highlight timely topics in ADHD research and care. These collections bring together leading researchers to accelerate discovery and translation into clinical and educational practice.
Special issues help readers navigate fast moving evidence by organizing articles around specific care needs or service challenges.
- Review the current special issue themes
- Ensure your manuscript aligns with the stated scope
- Submit through ManuscriptZone with the correct issue selection
- Engage with guest editor feedback during review
Focused Visibility
Highlight urgent ADHD care questions.
Collaborative Networks
Connect with multi center teams.
Care Impact
Translate evidence into practice.
Open Access
Immediate access for global stakeholders.
All special issue submissions are held to the same methodological and ethical standards as regular submissions. Guest editors ensure that manuscripts align with the theme while maintaining rigorous peer review.
Authors should provide clear data availability statements and describe how results inform clinical or educational care.
| Stage | Timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Call Open | 6 to 12 weeks | Submission window varies by theme |
| Peer Review | 09 days | Single blind review |
| Revision | 3 to 5 days | Targeted responses to reviewers |
| Publication | 3 days | After acceptance and production |
- ADHD assessment and diagnostic pathways
- Medication management and long term outcomes
- Behavioral and family based interventions
- School and workplace accommodations
- Digital therapeutics and telehealth delivery
- Equity, access, and culturally responsive care
Check this page regularly for updated calls and deadlines. If you are planning a submission, reach out to the editorial office for clarification on timelines or scope fit.
Review each theme statement carefully and identify the issue that best matches your research focus. If your manuscript spans multiple themes, note the primary focus in your cover letter to guide routing.
Ensure your manuscript clearly states how it contributes to the special issue theme. Explicit alignment improves editorial routing and strengthens the narrative of the collection.
Provide a brief note in the cover letter explaining how your findings complement the issue focus.
Include any special issue identifiers requested by guest editors.
JAC is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in ADHD research and care. We emphasize reproducible study design, clear reporting of clinical and functional outcomes, and ethical compliance across all article types.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in neurodevelopmental science, clinical care, and educational practice.
Explore Ongoing Special Issues
Find an active theme aligned with your ADHD research.
