Submit to Special Issue
Contribute your research to focused thematic collections.
Join Our Special Issue Collections
Special issues bring together related research on focused topics in fetal surgery and prenatal intervention. Contributing to special issues provides enhanced visibility through thematic grouping and curated promotion, connecting your work with complementary research addressing the same clinical challenges and scientific questions.
Submission Process
Review Active Issues
Browse our ongoing special issues page to identify collections matching your research focus. Each special issue description includes scope, submission deadline, and guest editor contact information.
Prepare Manuscript
Follow standard Instructions for Authors guidelines. Ensure your manuscript addresses topics within the special issue scope as defined in the call for papers announcement.
Submit Article
Use our online submission system and select the appropriate special issue from the dropdown menu. This routes your manuscript to the guest editor team for specialized review.
Peer Review
Special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular submissions. Guest editors manage reviewer selection with support from our editorial office.
Benefits of Special Issue Publication
Thematic Visibility
Articles in special issues are grouped on dedicated landing pages and promoted together, increasing exposure to researchers interested in your specific topic area.
Curated Collections
Special issues create coherent collections that readers can browse for comprehensive topic coverage, increasing the likelihood your work is discovered alongside related studies.
Expedited Timeline
Many special issues offer expedited review timelines to meet publication schedules, getting your research published faster while maintaining quality standards.
Standard Fees Apply: Special issue articles follow standard article processing charge structures. Member discounts and waiver policies apply equally to special issue and regular submissions. Guest editors may offer additional incentives for invited contributions.
Submit Your Contribution
Find an active special issue matching your research and submit today.
