Ongoing Special Issue
JRNM maintains a rolling slate of special issues that focus on high priority topics in radiation and nuclear medicine. These collections accelerate collaboration and concentrate evidence in areas of rapid growth.
Overview
Current opportunities for focused submissions
Ongoing special issues are open for submissions and are managed by guest editors in partnership with the JRNM editorial office. Each issue follows journal standards for peer review, ethics, and production quality.
Current Themes
Theranostics
Integrated diagnostics and targeted therapy
Imaging Physics
Quantitative imaging and reconstruction
Radiopharmaceuticals
Synthesis and translational studies
Safety and QA
Radiation protection and compliance
How to Submit
Align with the issue scope
To contribute to an ongoing special issue, select the relevant issue title during submission and mention it in your cover letter. Ensure that your manuscript aligns with the specific scope described by the guest editors.
Special issue submissions receive the same editorial screening and peer review as regular articles. Accepted papers are published immediately upon completion of production and then listed on the special issue page.
Key Details
Deadlines: Each ongoing issue has its own submission window. Submit early to allow time for revisions.
Guest Editor Guidance: Follow issue specific instructions in addition to journal guidelines.
Visibility Benefits: Special issues are promoted as cohesive collections, increasing reach.
Questions: Contact the editorial office if you need help selecting the best issue.
Explore ongoing special issues
Submit your manuscript and select the special issue in your cover letter.
Selecting the Right Issue
Align with the theme
Select the issue that best matches your manuscript topic. If your study spans multiple themes, choose the issue where your findings provide the clearest contribution and explain cross discipline relevance in the cover letter.
Submission Tips
Increase acceptance readiness
- Highlight the special issue theme in your abstract and keywords.
- Clarify how the study advances the issue focus.
- Follow guest editor instructions in addition to journal rules.
- Submit early to allow time for revisions before deadlines.
Visibility After Publication
Benefits of thematic collections
Special issue articles are promoted together, increasing visibility and encouraging citation across related studies. Authors benefit from association with a focused research theme.
Updates and Deadlines
Stay informed
Issue lists are updated regularly. Check for new themes and closing dates to align submissions with active timelines.
Issue Updates
Stay aligned
Check the ongoing issue list for new topics or deadline updates. Early communication helps ensure that submissions align with active collections.
Cross Promotion
Amplify reach
Special issue articles are promoted together across channels, helping readers discover related studies and improving citation potential.
Editorial Support
Ask before submitting
If you are uncertain about issue fit, contact the editorial office for guidance before submission.
Deadline Reminder
Plan early
Submitting early allows time for revisions before issue closing dates and improves acceptance readiness.
Early Planning
Avoid delays
Early submission reduces risk of missing issue deadlines.
