Submit to Special Issue
Contribute your nanotechnology research to focused thematic collections by submitting to our currently active special issues.
Special Issue Submission Guidelines
Special issues collect themed nanotechnology research on emerging topics, providing authors with enhanced visibility within carefully curated scholarly collections. Contributing to a special issue connects your published work with related research from leading experts, increasing discovery potential and citation opportunities through thematic association and coordinated promotion.
All special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review standards as regular journal articles, ensuring consistent quality throughout the collection while benefiting from focused guest editor expertise.
Review the currently active special issues on our Ongoing Special Issues page to identify collections that align with your nanotechnology research focus and expertise. Each special issue has specific scope requirements, thematic boundaries, and submission deadlines that must be considered before submitting. Contact the guest editors directly with questions about manuscript suitability for their collection before investing time in preparation.
Check Requirements First
- Review special issue scope and thematic focus
- Verify submission deadline has not passed
- Confirm your research aligns with collection goals
- Contact guest editors if uncertain about fit
- Review any specific formatting requirements
Prepare Your Manuscript
- Follow standard journal author guidelines
- Include special issue reference in cover letter
- Address thematic relevance in introduction
- Complete all required manuscript sections
- Ensure figures and data meet quality standards
Submit your manuscript through our standard online manuscript submission system using the same process as regular submissions. During the submission process, select the appropriate special issue from the designated dropdown menu or specify the special issue name in your cover letter. This selection ensures your manuscript routes correctly to the guest editors for initial scope assessment before proceeding to full peer review.
Important deadline consideration: Manuscripts submitted after published special issue deadlines may still receive consideration for the regular journal issue at guest editor and editor-in-chief discretion. If you miss a deadline by a short margin, contact the guest editors or editorial office immediately to discuss options and potential alternatives for your submission.
Special issue submissions follow standard rigorous peer review procedures with additional guest editor oversight ensuring thematic coherence across the collection. Guest editors conduct initial scope assessments to confirm alignment before manuscripts proceed to external peer review. All submissions are evaluated against the same scientific quality standards regardless of submission pathway, ensuring collection excellence.
Expected Timeline
- Initial scope assessment: 1 week
- External peer review: 3-4 weeks
- Revision period: 2-3 weeks typically
- Final decision: within deadline period
- Publication: continuous as accepted
Publication Benefits
- Articles published online as ready
- Full collection assembled at close
- Linked prominently in special issue page
- Potential cover image opportunity
- Coordinated promotion of collection
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