Submit Special IssueInternational Journal of Complementary Medicine
Special issue submissions follow IJCO peer review standards with additional thematic alignment. Use the steps below to ensure your manuscript is routed to the correct collection.
How to Submit
Authors should submit manuscripts through ManuscriptZone or the Simple Manuscript Submission form. To ensure correct routing, include the special issue title in your cover letter and submission comments.
Manuscripts must meet the journal's author guidelines, including ethics statements, data availability, and conflict disclosures. Submissions that do not meet requirements may be returned for revision before review.
Use the latest author templates when available for clarity.
Submission Steps
- Select the special issue article type
- Include the theme in the cover letter
- Upload figures and tables separately
- Provide ethics and data statements
- Suggest qualified reviewers
- Confirm APC policy awareness
Preparing Your Manuscript
Theme Alignment
Explain how your study contributes to the special issue topic and integrative relevance.
Reporting Standards
Follow relevant reporting guidelines and provide complete methods and controls.
Data Transparency
Include data availability statements and repository links when possible.
Ethics Compliance
Provide ethics approvals, consent statements, and data privacy details.
Clear Writing
Use concise language and define integrative terms for interdisciplinary readers.
Complete Metadata
Ensure author affiliations, ORCID IDs, and funding details are accurate.
Special Issue Fit and Expectations
Special issues are designed around a focused theme, so submissions should clearly connect to the stated objectives. Explain how your findings advance the topic and why the work is timely for integrative research.
Editors may redirect submissions to the regular issue if the theme fit is not strong. This keeps special issues cohesive and useful to readers.
Fit Indicators
- Direct alignment with the theme
- Clear integrative implications
- Novel data or synthesis
- Strong methods and controls
- Transparent data reporting
- Well structured writing
Special Issue Requirements
All submissions are evaluated for thematic fit and scientific quality. Special issue articles are held to the same ethical and peer review standards as regular submissions.
State the special issue title in the cover letter and submission metadata.
Submit by the advertised deadline when a fixed timeline applies.
Manuscripts undergo independent peer review under guest editor oversight.
Article Processing Charges apply after acceptance. Waivers may be considered.
After Submission
Manuscripts are screened for scope and ethics compliance before peer review. Authors receive status updates during review and revision stages.
Revision guidance is provided when needed. Authors should respond promptly to keep timelines on track.
Accepted articles are published on a rolling basis and added to the special issue collection to maximize visibility.
Collections are promoted through journal channels to increase reach.
Submit to a Special Issue
Choose your submission method and ensure your manuscript is aligned with the special issue theme.
Email: [email protected] | Response within 24 business hours | Special issue submission support available
