Submit A Special Issue Manuscript
Special issues showcase targeted topics in anesthesia and perioperative medicine. Follow the guidance below to submit to an IJAN special issue and ensure your manuscript is routed correctly.
Submission Tips
Select the correct special issue when submitting.
- Include special issue title
- Follow author instructions
- Use required reporting guidelines
How To Submit To A Special Issue
Select The Issue
Choose the appropriate special issue title during submission to route your manuscript to the correct guest editors.
Prepare Files
Include the title page, blinded manuscript, figures, and any required checklists.
Cover Letter
State that the manuscript is intended for the specific special issue and summarize its clinical relevance.
Peer Review
Guest editors manage the review process using IJAN editorial standards and ethical policies.
Special issue manuscripts follow the same ethical and reporting requirements as regular submissions.
Ensure Accurate Routing
Keyword Tagging
Add special issue keywords to the manuscript and abstract to help identify its thematic fit.
Compliance
Follow IJAN author instructions for formatting, ethics statements, and data availability.
Timeline Awareness
Submit before the special issue schedule closes to ensure inclusion in the collection.
Communication
Contact the editorial office if you need clarification about issue scope or eligibility.
Guest editors may suggest revisions to strengthen scope alignment or clinical focus.
Submit Your Special Issue Manuscript
Choose ManuscriptZone for full tracking or use the simple submission form to begin the process quickly.
What To Include
Special issue manuscripts should follow IJAN formatting and ethical standards. Include a structured abstract, clear anesthesia protocols, and a data availability statement. If the special issue has additional requirements, include them in the cover letter.
Guest editors may recommend revisions to align scope and ensure that the article contributes to the overall theme. Authors should respond to review comments promptly to maintain the publication timeline.
Meet The Issue Schedule
Special issues follow defined schedules for peer review and publication. Submit early when possible to allow time for revisions, additional analyses, or response to reviewer comments. Late submissions may be moved to a regular issue.
Timely communication with guest editors and the editorial office helps keep the collection on schedule and ensures coordinated publication of all accepted articles.
Same Standards As Regular Issues
Special issue submissions undergo the same peer review and ethical checks as regular submissions. Acceptance is based on scientific merit and relevance to the theme.
Handling Out Of Scope Papers
If a manuscript is not a strong fit for the special issue, it may be considered for a regular issue after consultation with the editorial office.
Routing In ManuscriptZone
Select the special issue name from the dropdown during submission to ensure correct routing to guest editors.
Contact For Clarification
If you are unsure about eligibility or deadlines, contact [email protected] for guidance before submission.
Confirm Manuscript Completeness
Ensure that all required files and statements are included to avoid processing delays.
