Guest editing a special issue offers recognition as a thought leader in spine and neuroscience. Editorial experience enhances your professional profile and demonstrates leadership capabilities valued by academic medical institutions. Guest editors receive priority consideration for their own submissions and enhanced visibility within clinical and research communities.

Special issues attract focused attention from specialists in the topic area, often generating higher readership and citation rates than standalone articles. Your curated collection becomes a valuable reference resource for the spine and neuroscience community, contributing to clinical education and evidence synthesis.

• Descriptive title and rationale explaining clinical significance and timeliness
• Scope statement outlining types of contributions including clinical studies, reviews, and cases
• Guest editor credentials, institutional affiliations, and contact information
• Preliminary timeline and potential contributor list
• Statement of no conflicts of interest

Proposals are reviewed by the editorial board for topic relevance, guest editor qualifications, and feasibility. Approved proposals proceed to manuscript solicitation under guest editor guidance with JSN editorial office support. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review ensuring consistent quality standards.

Guest editors lead intellectual direction while JSN maintains editorial independence for publication decisions. Upon completion, special issue collections are prominently featured and promoted to maximize visibility.

Guest editors lead intellectual direction including defining scope, soliciting contributions from leading clinicians and researchers, providing initial scope assessments, and ensuring thematic coherence across the collection of spine and neuroscience research.

While guest editors guide special issues, all manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review coordinated by JSN editorial office. Guest editors suggest reviewers but do not make final publication decisions, ensuring objectivity and consistent quality standards.

Special issues typically span 12-18 months from proposal approval to completion. JSN provides promotional announcements, submission coordination, production management, and collection webpage development. Guest editors receive regular progress reports and priority editorial support.