Submit to a JNPP Special Issue
Special Issue submissions follow the same scientific standards as regular manuscripts, with added thematic focus. Use the guidance below to ensure your submission aligns with the issue scope and timeline. Clear alignment improves review speed and editorial fit. Early submission improves scheduling.
Why Submit to a Special Issue
Special Issues provide a concentrated platform for emerging topics and increase visibility within targeted neuroscience communities.
Thematic Visibility
Your work is grouped with related articles, improving discoverability and making it easier for readers to connect findings across a focused topic area.
Specialized Editorial Focus
Guest Editors bring targeted expertise and provide clear guidance on fit, methodology, and scope. This improves alignment with the issue theme and streamlines review.
Increased Citation Potential
Special Issues often attract concentrated readership and citations, particularly when the topic addresses a timely clinical or mechanistic question.
Coordinated Timelines and Standards
Special Issues run on shared schedules with coordinated editorial checks. Submissions that follow author instructions and data policies reduce delays and help keep the collection on time.
How to Submit Your Special Issue Manuscript
Follow these steps to ensure your manuscript is correctly routed to the Special Issue. If you are unsure about fit, contact the Guest Editor before submission.
Review the Call and Scope
Confirm that your manuscript aligns with the Special Issue theme, objectives, and key topics. Submissions outside scope may be redirected to regular issues.
Select the Special Issue in Submission
During submission, select the correct Special Issue name or mention it in your cover letter to ensure proper routing to the Guest Editor team.
Submit and Track Progress
Use Manuscript Zone for full tracking or the Simple Manuscript Submission form for fast upload. You will receive confirmation and updates from the editorial office.
Special Issue Submission FAQ
Common questions about submitting to a focused collection.
Can I submit outside the stated deadline?
Will my paper still be open access?
Do Special Issue papers follow the same peer review standards?
Can my paper be transferred to a regular issue?
Ready to Submit Your Special Issue Paper?
Use the submission pathway below and note the Special Issue name in your cover letter. If you need clarification, contact the editorial office. We respond quickly to scope questions. Guidance is available for new authors as needed.
