JIG ongoing special issues bring together focused evidence on immune aging, geriatric inflammation, vaccination strategy in elderly populations, and intervention outcomes.

This format helps readers compare methods and findings within a coherent topic area while improving thematic discoverability.

For ongoing special issues, authors should review the theme statement carefully and map manuscript objectives to the stated scope before submission. Clear thematic alignment increases editorial efficiency and helps guest editors assemble a coherent evidence collection for clinicians and researchers.

Time management is critical in active issue pipelines. Submit complete, publication-ready files with accurate declarations and high-quality visuals to reduce revision cycles. Late corrections and missing documentation can push accepted papers beyond issue timelines and delay topical impact.

Even in deadline-driven collections, JIG maintains full peer-review standards. Studies are evaluated for methodological strength, reporting completeness, and translational significance in immunology and geriatrics. Editorial decisions remain quality-led and independent from issue scheduling pressure.

For timeline confirmation or fit questions related to an active issue, contact [email protected] and include the issue title, manuscript type, and expected submission date.

Authors submitting close to issue deadlines should plan revision capacity in advance, including coauthor availability for rapid response to reviewer comments. Prepared teams complete revision cycles faster and are more likely to be included in the scheduled issue release without compromising manuscript quality.

Program pages are most effective when contributors understand both thematic fit and delivery expectations. Whether proposing, submitting, or joining an active initiative, contributors should define goals clearly, prepare complete files, and confirm timeline feasibility before entering the workflow. This level of planning helps guest editors maintain issue coherence and allows accepted work to move through review and production without avoidable disruption. JIG emphasizes predictable execution because high-quality thematic collections can accelerate evidence synthesis and improve translation into practice. Teams that communicate early, document responsibilities, and keep revision capacity available are more likely to meet publication targets with consistent quality.