Submit Special IssueJournal of Ulcers
Contribute to focused collections in ulcer research and wound care.
Submitting to a Special Issue
Special issue manuscripts follow the same rigorous review as regular articles. Indicate the issue title in your cover letter.
Scope Alignment
Ensure your abstract and keywords match the issue theme to support reviewer matching and editorial routing.
Preparation Tips
Use the author instructions and include data availability statements, ethics approvals, and clear clinical context.
Submit to a Special Issue
Use ManuscriptZone or simple submission to contribute to a focused collection.
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Clinical Reach
JU content is designed for clinicians and researchers who need actionable ulcer evidence and practical insights.
Author Support
We provide clear guidance and responsive communication to keep the publication process efficient.
Timeline Awareness
Special issues often have deadlines. Submit early to allow time for review and revision within the issue schedule.
Guest Editor Communication
Scope questions can be directed to the editorial office, which coordinates with guest editors to provide consistent guidance.
Cover Letter Details
Include the special issue title and a short statement of relevance. This ensures accurate routing and reviewer matching.
Formatting Consistency
Use the standard author instructions for structure, references, and figures. Consistent formatting keeps review timelines efficient.
Data and Ethics
Provide ethics approvals, consent statements, and data availability information with the initial submission to avoid delays.
Revision Planning
Respond to reviewer comments clearly and within the requested timeline to keep the special issue on schedule.
Scope Fit Check
Ensure your abstract and keywords align with the issue theme. Manuscripts outside scope may be redirected to regular issues.
Supplementary Materials
Include protocols, appendices, or additional figures as supplementary files when they strengthen the review and interpretation.
Authorship Confirmation
Confirm that all authors approve submission and that contribution statements are included. This reduces administrative delays.
APC and Waivers
APCs apply after acceptance. Contact the editorial office early if you anticipate funding constraints or need waiver guidance.
Pre Submission Checklist
Confirm ethics approvals, data statements, and figure quality before submission. Well prepared files reduce review delays. Double check figure captions and labels. Ensure file names are consistent before submission.
Data Availability
Include data and code statements that align with the special issue focus. Transparency helps reviewers assess the strength of evidence.
Revision Tracking
When revising, highlight changes and provide a response table. This helps guest editors and reviewers evaluate updates efficiently.
Production Readiness
Submit clean, editable files and confirm figure permissions. Production ready submissions move faster from acceptance to publication within the special issue schedule.
Special Issue Visibility
Accepted articles are grouped under the special issue landing page, which increases visibility for readers searching the theme. This supports stronger engagement and citation potential. This helps build momentum for the collection and supports thematic impact across disciplines in clinical practice and research communities.
