Propose a Special Issue
Lead a focused collection advancing brain and spinal cancer knowledge.
Shape the Future of Neuro-Oncology
JBSC welcomes proposals for thematic special issues addressing timely topics in CNS tumor research. Guest-edited collections provide focused platforms for comprehensive coverage of emerging neuro-oncology areas.
Topic Justification
Explain the significance and timeliness of your chosen CNS tumor topic for the global neuro-oncology community.
Guest Editor CVs
Include credentials demonstrating expertise in the proposed specialty with publication records.
Provisional Contents
Outline anticipated articles with tentative authors showing potential contributor network.
Timeline
Proposed schedule from call for papers through publication, typically 9-12 months.
The editorial board evaluates proposals based on topic timeliness, guest editor qualifications, potential author pool quality, and alignment with JBSC scope. Strong proposals demonstrate awareness of the CNS tumor research landscape.
Co-Editor Teams: Proposals with co-editor teams spanning different institutions or countries are encouraged. Diverse editorial perspectives strengthen manuscript recruitment and review quality across neuro-oncology specialties.
- Promote the special issue and recruit quality CNS cancer research submissions
- Coordinate peer review in consultation with JBSC editorial office
- Ensure timely processing of all manuscripts
- Write introductory editorial for the collection
- Maintain quality standards consistent with regular JBSC submissions
We particularly welcome proposals on emerging CNS tumor topics including immunotherapy, molecular diagnostics, surgical innovations, pediatric neuro-oncology, and novel radiation approaches. Contact editorial office to discuss potential themes.
JBSC provides promotional support including website announcements, social media campaigns, and targeted outreach to neuro-oncology communities. Guest editors leverage professional networks to attract quality submissions.
Proposals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board. Applicants receive responses within 4-6 weeks with decisions or requests for additional information.
Senior researchers are encouraged to include early-career neuro-oncologists as co-guest editors. Such arrangements provide mentorship while strengthening proposals through diverse perspectives and broader networks.
Successful special issues achieve quality submissions, timely completion, and strong readership. Guest editors receive publication metrics documenting collection impact within the neuro-oncology community.
Special issues may include contributions from industrial partners when aligned with academic quality standards. Such collaborations bring practical perspectives to CNS cancer research thematic collections.
We particularly welcome proposals addressing glioblastoma, brain metastases, novel therapeutics, surgical innovations, and pediatric tumors. Emerging areas such as immunotherapy and molecular diagnostics represent priority topics.
Special issues typically span 9-12 months from approval to publication. Guest editors should plan for solicitation, deadlines, review cycles, and revision periods.
All special issue manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review. Guest editors may not handle their own manuscripts. Quality oversight ensures consistency.
