Journal of Advanced Cytology - Submit Special Issue

Submit a complete proposal package outlining scope, editors, and timeline.

• 300 to 500 word summary of the theme
• Guest editor bios and affiliations
• Draft call for papers and topic list
• Estimated submission volume and timeline
• Funding or sponsorship details if applicable

A complete package includes the theme rationale, editor roles, and a draft promotion plan.

Clear documentation reduces follow up requests and accelerates review.

• Lead guest editor contact and responsibilities
• Draft milestones for submissions and review cycles
• Planned promotion channels and outreach partners
• Statement on clinical or diagnostic impact

Approved issues receive support for promotion, review coordination, and publication scheduling.

Guest editors should plan reviewer recruitment and confirm timelines for revisions and final decisions.

Regular updates help maintain momentum and align submissions with publication milestones.

Guest editors should communicate submission expectations to invited authors, including scope alignment and timelines.

All special issue manuscripts must meet the same peer review and ethics standards as regular submissions.

Guest editors should encourage transparent methods and data availability statements for every article.

Confirm that editor roles, topic lists, and outreach plans are complete before submitting the proposal.

The editorial office evaluates scope relevance, reviewer capacity, and feasibility of the proposed timeline.

Proposals with clear milestones and defined outreach plans typically progress faster.

Approved issues receive workflow assistance, promotional support, and guidance on reviewer coordination.

Confirm reviewer pools, communication plans, and submission deadlines before the call for papers is released.

Clear operational planning keeps the issue aligned with publication targets.

Provide concise editor bios, a draft call for papers, and a clear publication schedule.

Transparent planning helps the editorial team assess feasibility and prepare support resources.

• Include contact details for the lead editor
• Define review and revision milestones
• State any funding or sponsorship
• Outline promotion channels

Set checkpoints for submission volume, reviewer assignments, and revision cycles to keep the issue on schedule.

Regular status reviews help maintain timeline alignment.

Clear milestone tracking supports efficient reviewer coordination and consistent author communication.

Transparent milestones reduce delays during review cycles.

Consistent status updates help keep contributors aligned.

Clear coordination reduces uncertainty for authors and reviewers.

Clear planning supports timely publication and consistent quality.

Aligned planning supports predictable review timelines.

Predictable timelines help maintain author confidence.

Consistent oversight maintains issue quality.