Submit Special Issue

Contribute your primary care research to focused thematic collections addressing priority family medicine topics.

Join Focused Research Collections

International Journal of General Practice special issues gather related research addressing specific dimensions of family medicine. Contributing to these collections positions your work alongside complementary studies.

Special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular submissions while benefiting from thematic curation and focused editorial attention.

Benefits of Special Issue Publication

Publishing within a special issue offers distinct advantages for primary care researchers seeking maximum impact within specific family medicine domains.

Thematic Context

Your primary care research appears alongside related studies, creating synergistic context that enhances reader understanding.

Increased Visibility

Special issues receive dedicated promotion to primary care communities interested in specific family medicine themes.

Citation Networks

Related articles within special issues often cite each other, creating networks that enhance discovery for primary care publications.

Expert Editorial Guidance

Guest editors provide specialized expertise guiding manuscripts through review and revision for thematic fit.

Submission Requirements

Special issue submissions must meet all standard IJGP author guidelines while addressing the specific thematic focus of the collection.

Manuscripts must address the primary care theme specified in the special issue call
Standard formatting requirements apply to all special issue submissions
Submission deadlines are typically specified for each special issue
All articles undergo independent peer review regardless of guest editor invitation

Standard policies apply: Special issue articles follow all standard IJGP policies including open access licensing, article processing charges, and ethical requirements for primary care research.

Current Special Issues

Visit our Ongoing Special Issues page to view currently active calls for submissions. Each listing provides topic description, guest editor contacts, and submission deadlines for primary care collections.

Submission Process

Submit manuscripts through ManuscriptZone, selecting the appropriate special issue during submission. Manuscripts are assigned to guest editors for initial assessment.