Ongoing Special Issues
Explore current JDDD special issues accepting gastroenterology and digestive disorders research submissions.
Current Open Calls for Submissions
JDDD special issues provide focused collections on emerging topics in gastroenterology and digestive health research. These curated collections bring together researchers working on related questions, creating comprehensive resources for GI clinicians and investigators. Review our current open special issues and consider contributing your research to these important collections.
Each special issue is led by distinguished Guest Editors with expertise in the topic area. Contributors benefit from coordinated editorial management, themed promotion, and publication alongside leading researchers in gastroenterology and hepatology science.
The following special issues are currently accepting submissions from gastroenterology and digestive disease researchers worldwide. Review the scope and deadlines for each collection.
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Submission Deadline: Rolling Submissions
Guest Editor: Editorial Board
This special issue explores latest developments in Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis including novel biologics, biosimilars, small molecules, and precision medicine approaches. Research on disease mechanisms, biomarkers, and quality of life outcomes is particularly welcome.
GI Microbiome and Disease
Submission Deadline: Rolling Submissions
Guest Editor: Editorial Board
This collection focuses on the gut microbiome in health and digestive disease including dysbiosis, fecal microbiota transplantation, probiotics, and microbiome-based diagnostics. Research linking microbiome composition to GI conditions is welcomed.
Endoscopic Innovation and AI
Submission Deadline: Rolling Submissions
Guest Editor: Editorial Board
This special issue examines advances in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy including artificial intelligence applications, capsule endoscopy, advanced imaging techniques, and minimally invasive interventions for GI conditions.
Authors interested in contributing to ongoing special issues should follow these guidelines for successful submission.
- Review the specific scope and requirements for your target special issue
- Prepare manuscripts following standard JDDD formatting guidelines
- Submit through ManuscriptZone, selecting the appropriate special issue
- Include cover letter referencing the special issue title and Guest Editor
- Meet the submission deadline to ensure consideration for the collection
Propose a New Special Issue
Have an idea for a gastroenterology special issue? We welcome proposals from researchers interested in leading focused collections on emerging digestive health topics. Contact our editorial office to discuss your proposal.
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