3D Printing and Applications
Track current special issues and align your research with active themes
Ongoing Special Issue
J3DPA runs ongoing special issues that spotlight high priority topics in additive manufacturing. These collections bring together related research and provide extra visibility for authors working in fast moving domains.
What You Will Find Here
This page provides information about active special issues, including scope, submission deadlines, and guest editor details. Each special issue focuses on a defined theme such as advanced materials, process control, qualification standards, or application specific breakthroughs.
Special issues are designed to accelerate knowledge transfer by grouping related papers and promoting them as a curated collection. Authors benefit from higher visibility, while readers gain a clear view of the latest progress in a targeted area of 3D printing.
Benefits of Publishing in an Ongoing Issue
Ongoing special issues receive focused promotion from the journal and guest editors, which can improve readership and citation potential. Articles are presented as part of a themed collection, making them easier to discover for researchers who are tracking a specific technical challenge or application area.
For authors, special issues offer the chance to publish alongside related work, creating stronger context and cross referencing within the field. For readers, the collection provides a clear snapshot of the state of the art and highlights where new methods or materials are emerging.
How to Participate
Find the Right Issue
Review the current list of ongoing special issues and select the one that best matches your manuscript. Each issue includes a focus summary and keywords to guide your decision.
Align Your Manuscript
Ensure your work addresses the stated theme and includes strong methodological detail. Clear alignment improves editorial routing and reviewer assignment.
Confirm Deadlines
Special issues have defined timelines. Submit early to allow time for peer review and revisions before the collection closes.
Cover Letter Note
Indicate the special issue title in your cover letter or submission notes so the editorial team can route the manuscript to the correct guest editor.
Review and Publication
Editorial Screening
- Theme alignment verification
- Ethics and formatting review
- Guest editor assignment
- Reviewer selection process
- Initial decision timeline
Peer Review
- Detailed technical feedback
- Revision and resubmission guidance
- Quality assurance for data and methods
- Final decision by editors
- Preparation for production
Issue Release
- DOI registration and proofing
- Publication within the collection
- Indexing and discovery support
- Special issue promotion
- Long term archiving
Need Help Identifying a Theme?
Editorial guidance: If you are unsure whether your manuscript fits an ongoing special issue, email a short abstract to the editorial office. We can suggest the best option or recommend a standard submission pathway.
Propose a new issue: If your topic is not covered by an active issue, consider proposing a new special issue to bring attention to emerging research needs.
Submit to an Ongoing Special Issue
Select the appropriate issue and submit your manuscript through the standard submission system.
