Journal of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
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 Mental Health and Substance Abuse invites proposals from experts in the fields of mental health, addiction, and substance abuse treatment to create special issues that focus on specific themes within the journal’s scope. These special issues aim to highlight innovative and impactful research, encouraging the publication of articles addressing high-priority topics in mental health care, addiction research, prevention strategies, and clinical approaches.
Proposal Preparation
Title of the Proposed Special Issue
- Purpose and Current Relevance: A brief description of why this theme is relevant and how it contributes to the advancement of the field.
- List of Topics to Be Covered: A broad overview of the research areas or topics to be addressed within the special issue.
- Potential contributors and target audience: A preliminary list of authors or experts likely to contribute articles.
- Guest Editor(s) details: Names, affiliations, and contact information (address, email) of proposed guest editors and potential reviewers.
- Tentative timeline for submission and publication: A tentative schedule for article submission, review, revision, and final acceptance.
- All accepted special issues will follow the journal’s standard peer-review and publication process.
Proposals can be submitted as email attachments to the editorial office at mentalhealth@gnoscience.com or editor.substance@gnoscience.com