Ongoing Special Issue
JC maintains an ongoing special issue program to spotlight timely themes in chromosome research.
Rolling Collections With High Visibility
Ongoing special issues are themed collections that accept submissions over a defined period while remaining visible on the journal website. Articles are published as they are accepted and later organized into a final collection, keeping momentum high and accelerating discovery.
Current Opportunities
Current special issue topics and submission windows are listed on the JC Call for Papers page. Each call outlines the theme, guest editor team, and expected submission deadline. Authors should review the call to ensure a strong scope fit.
If no current issue matches your manuscript, you may still submit to the regular track or propose a new special issue for future consideration.
Calls are updated as new themes emerge in chromosome biology, so check back regularly or contact the editorial office with suggestions.
How To Participate
Review The Call
Confirm alignment with theme and objectives.
Submit On Time
Follow submission deadlines and name the special issue in the cover letter.
Respond To Reviews
Provide clear revisions while maintaining the thematic focus.
Peer Review Standards
All special issue submissions follow JC peer review standards for rigor, transparency, and ethical compliance. Reviewers evaluate theoretical clarity, methodological soundness, and contribution to chromosome science.
Guest editors may recommend reviewers, but journal editors oversee final decisions to ensure consistency across the publication.
Benefits For Authors
Publishing in an ongoing special issue places your work alongside complementary research and increases thematic visibility. Collections often attract readers searching for focused topics, which can improve engagement and citations.
Collections often receive extended promotion during the issue period.
Rolling publication allows accepted articles to go live quickly while the collection grows, supporting timely dissemination and ongoing attention.
Visibility And Promotion
Special issue articles are featured on the journal website and promoted through announcements, newsletters, and guest editor networks. This coordinated outreach increases readership for chromosome focused studies and helps the collection gain momentum.
Authors are encouraged to share the published DOI link across professional networks and institutional channels to amplify reach.
Submission Timeline
Ongoing issues typically remain open for several months. Submissions received earlier benefit from more time for peer review and revision, which helps keep the collection on schedule.
If you require an extension, contact the editorial office in advance. Extensions are considered when the collection timeline and scope allow.
For Guest Editors
Guest editors lead the intellectual direction of each special issue. They coordinate reviewer recommendations, provide topic expertise, and help maintain coherence across submissions. This collaboration improves review quality and keeps the collection aligned.
If you are interested in guest editing, review the proposal guidelines and send a proposal to the editorial office.
Explore Current Special Issues
Visit the Call for Papers page or propose a new special issue if your topic is not listed. We can confirm scope fit quickly for authors as needed directly.
