Journal of Biology and Medicine: Open Access
Lead a Special Issue in Your Area of Expertise
Join Gnoscience Journals as a guest editor and publish high-impact research with global visibility.
Why Become a Guest Editor?
Lead a special issue and publish impactful research in your field.
Global Visibility
Beyond publication with greater global reach.
Increase Citations
Issues drive more citations across fields.
Fast Publication
Designed for rapid review and publication.
Increase Citations
Focused topics attract higher citations.
Potential Contributors
Invite established researchers to contribute.
Academic Networking
Build connections with reviewers globally.
Proposal Requirements
Title of Special Issue
Clear, descriptive title of the proposed topic.
Scope & Relevance
Description of relevance and scope.
Topics Covered
Comprehensive list of research topics.
Potential Contributors
Anticipated contributors and audience.
Role of Guest Editor
- Invite & manage manuscript submissions
- Oversee the peer review process
- Collaborate with reviewers & authors
- Ensure timely & high-quality publication
- The editorial office will provide full support throughout the entire special issue lifecycle, including submission handling, peer review coordination, and production.
Special Issue Guidelines
Journal of Biology and Medicine: Open Access invites proposals from experts in biological and medical sciences to create special issues focusing on specific themes within the journal’s scope. These special issues aim to highlight groundbreaking and impactful research, encouraging the publication of articles on high-profile topics across the biological, medical, and related fields.
Proposal Preparation
Special issues are published monthly, and proposals are accepted accordingly. Each proposal should include the following details:
- Title of the Proposed Special Issue
- Purpose and Current Relevance: A brief description of the relevance of the theme and how it contributes to the advancement of the field.
- List of Topics to Be Covered: A broad overview of the key research areas or topics to be addressed within the special issue.
- List of Potential Contributors: A preliminary list of authors or experts likely to contribute articles.
- Guest Editor(s) and Reviewers: Names, affiliations, and contact information (address, phone, email) of the proposed guest editors and potential reviewers.
- Timeline for Submission and Review Process: A tentative schedule for article submission, review, revision, and final acceptance.
Proposals can be submitted as attachments via email to the editorial office at biomed@gnoscience.com or editor.biology@gnoscience.com
Role of Editorial Board Members
- Review the submitted proposals to ensure they align with current trends in biological and medical research.
- Recommend suitable proposals along with the proposed guest editors and their biographies.
- Upon acceptance, guest editors will be responsible for managing the articles within the special issue.
Role of Guest Editor(s)
- Provide an overview of the special issue theme and its importance to the journal’s scope.
- Suggest potential authors and invite them to submit relevant articles for the special issue.
- Recommend 3-5 reviewers for each manuscript submitted to the special issue.
- Handle communications with authors and reviewers regarding manuscript guidelines and peer review requirements.
- Set a timeline for manuscript preparation, review, and final submission.
- Ensure the final submission of all edited articles and the corresponding author information.
- Include a short editorial on the special issue topic, authored by the guest editor or one of the contributors.
Submission Process
- Special issue articles can include original research, case reports, reviews, and mini-reviews on the specified theme.
- All manuscripts will undergo peer review by the committee selected by the guest editor(s).
- Manuscripts must adhere to the journal’s style and formatting guidelines.
- Each special issue will comprise 5-10 articles.
- Manuscripts should be submitted via email, accompanied by a cover letter referencing the special issue theme.
- Accepted manuscripts submitted by the deadline will be published within the designated timeframe for the journal’s publication.
- All special issues will be published under open access, making them freely available to read, download, and print.
For more information about special issue guidelines and the submission process, please contact biomed@gnoscience.com or editor.biology@gnoscience.com