Proposed Special Issue
JRNM welcomes proposals for special issues that define emerging scientific areas, showcase clinical breakthroughs, or highlight interdisciplinary collaboration in nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
Proposal Overview
Create a strong thematic concept
Successful proposals present a focused theme, clear rationale, and a realistic plan for attracting high quality submissions. Guest editors should demonstrate subject expertise and the ability to manage peer review timelines in collaboration with the JRNM editorial office.
Ideal Themes
Theranostics
Integrated diagnostics and targeted radionuclide therapy
Radiotracers
Novel PET and SPECT agents and synthesis
Dosimetry
Personalized dose planning and safety
AI Imaging
Quantitative analysis and automated interpretation
Proposal Steps
Concept
- Define theme and scope
- Outline key research questions
- Identify potential contributors
Proposal
- Provide guest editor details
- Submit timeline and milestones
- Explain expected impact
Approval
- Editorial review and feedback
- Finalize scope and call for papers
- Launch with JRNM support
Review Criteria
Guest Editor Role: Coordinate peer review, invite reviewers, and ensure decisions align with journal standards. The editorial office provides oversight and workflow support.
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals are assessed on scientific relevance, novelty, submission volume, and editorial capacity.
Promotion Plan: Include outreach channels such as conferences, societies, and professional networks.
Expected Volume: Successful issues typically target six to twelve high quality submissions.
Ready to propose a special issue?
Send your proposal outline and guest editor details to the editorial office.
Proposal Package
What to include
Include a proposal package with a scope statement, rationale, target audience, and guest editor biographies. Outline expected submission volume and a realistic review timeline.
- Special issue title and scope description.
- Scientific rationale and expected impact.
- Guest editor affiliations and expertise areas.
- Proposed milestones and submission window.
- Outreach plan to attract high quality submissions.
Guest Editor Readiness
Prepare for review management
Guest editors should plan reviewer pools in advance to maintain timely decisions. Strong proposals demonstrate editorial readiness and a clear pathway to high quality content.
What Strengthens a Proposal
Evaluation priorities
Proposals with a clear scientific gap, realistic timelines, and committed guest editors are prioritized. Demonstrating a pipeline of invited contributors improves approval likelihood.
Promotion Strategy
Attract high quality submissions
Outline outreach plans using conference networks, professional societies, and mailing lists. Strong promotion improves submission volume and thematic coherence.
Scope Balance
Diverse article types
Proposals that mix clinical research, technical methods, and review articles often deliver stronger impact and broader readership.
Review Readiness
Plan reviewer pools
Guest editors should identify potential reviewers early to maintain timelines and reduce delays during peak submission periods.
Proposal Timeline
Set expectations
Include a realistic submission window and review timeline so contributors and reviewers can plan participation.
Scope Note
Keep focus
A well defined scope helps reviewers and contributors align expectations and improves thematic cohesion.
Focus Reminder
Maintain cohesion
Keep the theme tightly aligned to ensure reviewers and authors share common expectations.
