Ongoing Special Issue
JCSR maintains a rolling slate of special issues that focus on high priority scientific themes and interdisciplinary challenges. These collections are designed to accelerate collaboration and concentrate evidence in areas of rapid growth.
Current opportunities for focused submissions
Ongoing special issues are open for submissions and are managed by guest editors in partnership with the JCSR editorial office. Each issue follows journal standards for peer review, ethics, and production quality.
Systems Science
Complex networks and modeling
Biological Frontiers
Genomics, bioinformatics, health
Materials and Devices
Next generation materials research
Environmental Change
Climate, ecology, and resilience
Translational Medicine
Clinical applications and outcomes
Science and Society
Policy, ethics, and impact
Align with the issue scope
To contribute to an ongoing special issue, select the relevant issue title during submission and mention it in your cover letter. Ensure that your manuscript aligns with the specific scope described by the guest editors.
Special issue submissions receive the same editorial screening and peer review as regular articles. Accepted papers are published immediately upon completion of production and then listed on the special issue page.
Deadlines: Each ongoing issue has its own submission window. Authors should submit early to allow time for review and revisions before the closing date.
Guest Editor Guidance: Guest editors may request specific reporting standards or data formats. Follow the issue specific guidance alongside the main author instructions.
Visibility Benefits: Special issues are promoted as cohesive collections, increasing readership and citation potential for participating authors.
Align your manuscript with the theme
Select the special issue that best aligns with your manuscript topic and methods. If your study spans multiple themes, choose the issue where your findings provide the clearest contribution and indicate cross discipline relevance in the cover letter.
Authors can contact the editorial office for guidance if they are unsure which issue is the best fit.
Increase acceptance readiness
Submission tips for ongoing issues:
- Highlight the special issue theme in the abstract and keywords.
- Clarify how the study advances the specific issue focus.
- Follow guest editor instructions in addition to journal rules.
- Submit early to allow time for revisions before deadlines.
Benefits of thematic collections
After publication, special issue articles are promoted as part of a curated collection. Authors benefit from cross promotion and enhanced visibility across related articles and topics.
Stay informed on issue timelines
Ongoing issue lists are updated regularly. Authors are encouraged to check this page for new themes and closing dates to align submission timing with issue timelines.
Get support early
If you have questions about special issue fit or deadlines, contact the editorial office for guidance before submission.
