Ongoing Special Issues
Current thematic collections accepting diagnostic pathology submissions.
Active Research Collections
JCDP special issues gather focused research on timely diagnostic pathology topics. Browse current collections accepting submissions and contribute to advancing knowledge in your specialty area.
Open for Submissions: We are currently developing new special issue opportunities in emerging areas of diagnostic pathology. Contact our editorial office to discuss potential special issue topics or express interest in contributing to future collections.
Focused Visibility
Articles in thematic collections reach researchers specifically interested in your diagnostic specialty area.
Cross-Citations
Related articles within collections generate mutual citations and expanded readership.
Community Building
Connect with fellow pathologists working on similar diagnostic challenges and techniques.
For scope clarification or submission guidance for specific special issues, contact guest editors directly using information provided in each special issue announcement. Guest editors welcome pre-submission inquiries about manuscript fit and can advise on alignment with collection themes before formal submission.
To submit to an ongoing special issue, clearly indicate the target collection in your cover letter and during online submission through ManuscriptZone. Manuscripts should align with the specific scope described in each special issue call for papers.
Research not fitting current special issues is welcome as regular submissions to JCDP. Visit our main call for papers page for general submission guidance covering all diagnostic pathology topics within journal scope. Regular submissions receive the same rigorous peer review and publication quality.
Interested in proposing a new special issue? Visit our proposal guidelines page to learn about requirements and submission process. JCDP welcomes proposals addressing timely topics in diagnostic pathology where focused collections would benefit the research community. Strong proposals identify emerging areas with active researcher interest.
Special issue articles are published online continuously as they are accepted and produced. This ensures rapid dissemination of individual articles while the complete collection is assembled. Readers can follow developing collections through our special issues landing page.
All special issue manuscripts meet the same quality standards as regular JCDP publications. Guest editors work with the editorial office to ensure rigorous peer review by qualified pathology experts. This maintains collection integrity and reader trust in published diagnostic research findings.
Completed special issues remain permanently accessible online as thematic collections. Readers can browse past special issues to explore comprehensive coverage of specific diagnostic pathology topics. These collections serve as valuable educational resources for trainees and practitioners alike. Collection landing pages feature all included articles with convenient navigation.
