Submit to Special Issue
Contribute to Focused Collections on Coronavirus Research
Focused Research Impact: Submit your coronavirus research to our current special issues for enhanced visibility and thematic coherence within specialized research communities.
⚠️ Important Notice: Duplicate submission is strictly prohibited. Authors must ensure that their manuscript is not under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission to IJCV. Violation of this policy may result in immediate rejection and potential sanctions.
Current Special Issues Accepting Submissions
Long COVID: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Interventions
Guest Editor: Dr. Sarah Chen, Harvard Medical School
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2024
Focus on post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, persistent symptoms, biomarker identification, and therapeutic approaches.
AI and Machine Learning in Coronavirus Research
Guest Editor: Dr. Michael Rodriguez, Stanford University
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2024
Innovative AI applications in diagnosis, drug discovery, epidemiological modeling, and public health interventions.
Global Health Equity and COVID-19
Guest Editor: Dr. Amara Okafor, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2024 (Closing Soon)
Health disparities, vulnerable populations, healthcare access, and equitable pandemic response strategies.
How to Submit to a Special Issue
Choose Special Issue
Select the special issue that best matches your research topic and scope.
Submit via Standard Process
Use any of our three submission methods: online form, email, or author portal.
Indicate Special Issue
Clearly mention the special issue title in your cover letter and submission form.
Submission Methods
Online Submission Form
Use our streamlined web-based submission system with step-by-step guidance.
Remember to: Select the appropriate special issue from the dropdown menu during submission.
Email Submission
Send your manuscript directly via email with all required documents.
Subject Line: "Special Issue Submission: [Issue Title]"
Author Portal
Use our comprehensive manuscript management system for full tracking capabilities.
Portal Feature: Select special issue during the submission process.
Special Issue Submission Requirements
Essential Components
- Cover Letter: Clearly state which special issue you're submitting to and explain relevance
- Manuscript: Follow standard IJCV formatting guidelines
- Special Issue Relevance: Demonstrate how your work fits the special issue theme
- All Standard Requirements: Abstract, keywords, references, figures, tables as per normal submissions
- Ethical Approvals: All necessary ethical clearances and permissions
Important: Special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review process as regular submissions. Acceptance is based solely on scientific merit and quality.
Benefits of Special Issue Publication
Enhanced Visibility
Special promotional activities and targeted dissemination to relevant research communities.
Thematic Coherence
Your research appears alongside related work, creating comprehensive knowledge collections.
Expert Curation
Benefit from guest editor expertise and networking within specialized research communities.
Increased Impact
Special issues often receive higher citation rates due to focused readership and promotion.
Article Processing Charges
Special issue submissions are subject to the same article processing charges as regular submissions. Fees apply only after manuscript acceptance.
No Submission Fees • No Review Fees • Fees Only After Acceptance
Standard Article Processing Charge
Includes:
- Rigorous peer review process
- Professional copyediting and formatting
- DOI assignment and metadata creation
- Special issue promotion and visibility
- Long-term digital preservation
Member Benefits: IJCV members receive significant discounts on article processing charges. Learn more about our membership programs.
Contact Information
Questions about special issue submissions or need assistance?
Email: [email protected]
Special issue submissions and technical support
Contribute to Focused Coronavirus Research Collections
Submit your research to our special issues and benefit from enhanced visibility and thematic coherence within specialized research communities.
Contact: For inquiries, please email [email protected]
