Submit Special Issue
After a special issue proposal is approved, the submission phase focuses on attracting, reviewing, and publishing a cohesive collection of manuscripts. JMPT provides structured workflows and editorial support to ensure quality and timely release.
Submission Overview
Special issue submissions should follow standard JMPT author guidelines while aligning with the approved theme. Guest editors work with the journal team to monitor submissions and ensure consistent review standards.
Submission Checklist
Scope Fit
Manuscript matches issue aims and theme.
Author Guide
Formatting, ethics, and data statements complete.
Data Statement
Repository and access details included.
Cover Letter
Identify special issue title.
Workflow
Submit
- Upload manuscripts and supporting files
- Indicate special issue in cover letter
- Editorial screening for scope fit
Review
- Peer review with guest editor input
- Revision guidance and quality checks
- Decision aligned with journal policy
Publish
- Copyediting, layout, and proofing
- Open access release with DOI
- Special issue landing page updated
Editorial Support
All submissions undergo the same ethics and peer review standards as regular issues.
Guest editors coordinate review milestones to keep the issue on schedule.
Published articles are promoted together to enhance reach.
Select the correct special issue in the system and cover letter.
Issue Coordination
Coordinate decisions with the editorial office to ensure consistent standards across the issue. Clear timelines help maintain momentum and prevent bottlenecks during revision rounds. Guest editors should provide regular status updates on review progress.
Issue Visibility
Accepted articles are promoted together as a collection, improving discoverability for the theme. Consistent keywords, titles, and abstracts strengthen the visibility of the full issue.
Peer Review Consistency
Special issue manuscripts must meet the same ethical and methodological standards as regular submissions. Use the reviewer templates provided by the journal to maintain consistent feedback across manuscripts.
Submission Labeling
Authors must clearly label the special issue in the submission system and cover letter. This ensures proper routing and placement on the special issue landing page.
Revision Discipline
Special issues often operate on fixed schedules. Authors should plan to return revisions promptly and address reviewer comments in a structured response letter to keep the issue on track.
Final Assembly
Once accepted, articles are produced and published individually, then grouped on the special issue page. Ensure titles and abstracts clearly reflect the issue theme for maximum discoverability.
Submission Checklist
Before submitting, confirm that the manuscript, figures, and data statements align with JMPT requirements. A complete package minimizes administrative back and forth and supports faster review.
Issue Communication
Guest editors should maintain clear communication with contributing authors about deadlines, revisions, and scope expectations. Consistent communication reduces confusion and keeps submissions aligned with the issue goals.
Final Proofs
After acceptance, authors must review proofs quickly to keep the special issue on schedule. Delayed proofs can affect the overall issue timeline.
Ready to submit a special issue manuscript?
Use the submission system and select the special issue in your cover letter.
