Submit to Special Issue
Contribute to focused thematic collections in diagnostic pathology.
Join Thematic Research Collections
Special issues gather related manuscripts on focused diagnostic pathology topics. Contributing to these collections increases visibility among readers specifically interested in your research area and creates networking opportunities with fellow specialists.
To submit to an ongoing special issue, identify the target collection from our current special issue listings. Clearly indicate the special issue in your cover letter and during online submission. Manuscripts should align with the specific scope described in each special issue call for papers. Contact guest editors directly for scope clarification before submitting.
ManuscriptZone
Submit via oap.manuscriptzone.net indicating target special issue during upload.
Simple Form
Use direct submission and mention special issue in cover letter.
Standard Guidelines Apply: Special issue submissions follow the same formatting requirements as regular JCDP articles. Check target word limits, reference styles, and supplementary material guidelines in our Instructions for Authors. Manuscripts not meeting requirements may be returned for correction.
Authors submitting to special issues retain responsibility for originality, ethical compliance, and data integrity identical to regular submissions. Special issue affiliation does not modify peer review standards or editorial requirements. All co-authors must approve submission and meet authorship criteria.
Special issue submissions undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the thematic area. Guest editors coordinate reviewer selection in consultation with the JCDP editorial office. The same quality standards and ethical requirements apply as for regular submissions. Acceptance rates are comparable to regular submissions.
Accepted manuscripts proceed through standard production workflows including copyediting, typesetting, and author proofing. Authors should respond promptly to production queries to maintain special issue timelines. Published articles carry special issue branding and are grouped in the online collection.
Accepted manuscripts are published online individually as soon as production is complete, with assignment to the special issue collection. This continuous publication model ensures rapid dissemination while allowing comprehensive thematic collections to be assembled over the special issue period.
Each special issue has specific submission deadlines listed in its call for papers. Late submissions may be considered for regular issues if the special issue deadline has passed. Contact the editorial office for deadline clarification or extension requests.
Special issue contributors benefit from thematic grouping that increases visibility among researchers focused on specific diagnostic topics. Published collections generate cross-citation opportunities and may be promoted through specialized channels reaching target pathology communities. Guest editor networks often amplify article reach through professional connections and conference presentations.
