Ongoing Special Issues at IIIJ
IIIJ publishes themed collections that highlight emerging topics across in vitro, in vivo, and in silico research. Ongoing special issues rotate throughout the year and provide focused venues for high impact translational work.
In Vitro
Laboratory innovation and mechanistic insight
In Vivo
Translational evidence and clinical studies
In Silico
Computational models and AI applications
Benefits of Special Issue Publication
Higher Visibility
Focused Audience- Targeted readership for emerging themes
- Coordinated promotion of the collection
- Stronger discovery for related articles
Editorial Support
Guided Process- Guest editors with domain expertise
- Clear timelines and review coordination
- Consistent standards across the collection
Cross Method Impact
Integrated Insights- Showcase translational pathways
- Encourage collaboration across methods
- Amplify interdisciplinary citations
How to Find Current Themes
Ongoing special issue topics are updated regularly. If you are unsure whether your manuscript fits a current theme, contact the editorial office for the latest list of active calls and timelines.
Submission and Review
Special issue manuscripts follow the same submission process and peer review standards as regular articles. Indicate the special issue title during submission so editors can route your manuscript correctly.
Timeline Expectations
Special issues operate on defined deadlines. Early submission helps ensure inclusion in the collection and provides time for revision when needed.
Editorial Consistency
All accepted articles meet IIIJ policy requirements for ethics, data availability, and methodological transparency. Guest editors work with the editorial office to maintain consistent quality standards.
Examples of Special Issue Focus Areas
Submitting to a Special Issue
During submission, select the special issue title or include it in the cover letter. This ensures that the manuscript is routed to the correct guest editor team and considered within the appropriate timeline.
Benefits of Early Submission
Submitting early improves your chances of inclusion within the special issue window and provides time for revisions. Early submissions also allow the guest editors to coordinate a balanced collection.
Review Expectations
Special issue manuscripts are held to the same standards as regular submissions. Reviewers evaluate methodological rigor, ethics compliance, and translational relevance to ensure a consistent quality level across the collection.
Publication Scheduling
Accepted articles are published online as they are ready, then grouped into the special issue collection. This approach maintains timely publication while preserving the thematic focus.
Article Types Accepted
Ongoing special issues accept original research, reviews, and method papers that align with the theme. If you are unsure about fit, contact the editorial office for guidance and include a brief abstract for advice.
Special issues capture momentum in fast moving fields. IIIJ uses them to highlight translational research that connects discovery, validation, and computation.
Interested in an Ongoing Special Issue?
Email [email protected] to request the current list of special issues and submission deadlines. We can confirm scope fit before you submit. Updates are provided regularly and responses are typically quick.
