International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Propose a Special Issue
Lead a focused collection addressing critical topics in STI research.
Topic Areas for Consideration
We particularly welcome proposals addressing emerging STI pathogens and resistance patterns, novel diagnostic technologies and point-of-care testing, behavioral intervention strategies, implementation science in sexual health programs, health disparities and equity issues, global health perspectives, and interdisciplinary approaches combining clinical, epidemiological, and social science perspectives. Both established research areas and emerging topics are appropriate.
Special Issue Benefits
Special issues concentrate expertise around focused themes, creating comprehensive resources for researchers, clinicians, and policy makers addressing specific STI challenges. Guest editors shape content direction while gaining valuable editorial experience.
Focused Impact
Concentrated collections around single themes attract targeted readership and generate citations from researchers working specifically on addressed topics significantly increasing visibility.
Editorial Leadership
Guest editors develop skills in manuscript evaluation, reviewer management, and editorial decision-making valuable for career advancement and future editorial opportunities.
Network Building
Recruiting authors and reviewers expands professional networks connecting guest editors with researchers sharing their specific interest areas globally.
Publication Credits
Guest editors receive authorship credit for introductory editorials and recognition throughout the collection, adding valuable publications to their profiles.
Proposal Requirements
Strong proposals define compelling themes, demonstrate guest editor expertise, outline realistic timelines, and identify potential contributors ensuring collection viability. Address each element comprehensively to facilitate evaluation.
Theme Description
Define the proposed topic clearly explaining its importance, timeliness, and scope. Identify knowledge gaps the collection addresses and expected impact on STI research or clinical practice.
Guest Editor Qualifications
Provide CVs demonstrating relevant expertise, publication record in the proposed area, and capacity to commit time required for effective editorial management.
Contributor List
Identify potential authors with preliminary indications of interest. Strong proposals include confirmed commitments from established researchers in the field.
Timeline
Propose realistic schedule for submission deadline, review completion, and anticipated publication. Most special issues require twelve to eighteen months from launch to completion.
Evaluation Process: Editorial leadership reviews proposals considering topic relevance, guest editor qualifications, feasibility, and fit with journal scope. Decisions typically communicated within four weeks of complete submission.
Support Provided: Approved guest editors receive guidance documents, system access, marketing support for call announcements, and ongoing communication with journal staff throughout the collection development process.
Submit Your Proposal
Ready to lead a special issue advancing STI research?
