Submit to Special Issue
Contribute your gastroenterology and digestive disorders research to a focused special issue collection in JDDD.
Join a Curated Research Collection
JDDD special issues bring together focused collections of gastroenterology research on specific themes, providing comprehensive resources for GI clinicians and investigators. Contributing to a special issue positions your work alongside leading research in the field and benefits from enhanced visibility through targeted promotion of the themed collection.
Special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular submissions, ensuring high-quality contributions that meet JDDD standards. Authors benefit from coordinated editorial management, themed collection promotion, and publication alongside researchers working on related digestive disease topics.
Contributing to a JDDD special issue offers several advantages for gastroenterology researchers.
Enhanced Visibility
- Themed collection promotion to GI community
- Social media campaigns highlighting special issue
- Newsletter announcements to JDDD readership
- Conference presentations by Guest Editors
Professional Networking
- Publication alongside field leaders in gastroenterology
- Potential for collaboration opportunities
- Access to Guest Editor expertise and guidance
- Community building within your GI specialty
Authors interested in contributing to a JDDD special issue should follow these steps for successful submission of their gastroenterology research.
- Review the call for papers for specific special issue requirements and deadlines
- Confirm your manuscript topic aligns with the special issue theme in digestive disorders
- Prepare your manuscript following standard JDDD author guidelines for GI research
- Submit through ManuscriptZone, selecting the appropriate special issue collection
- Include a cover letter referencing the special issue and Guest Editor name
- Indicate special issue submission in the manuscript submission system
Manuscript Requirements
Special issue submissions must meet all standard JDDD formatting and ethical requirements. Manuscripts are evaluated for scientific quality, relevance to the special issue theme, originality, and potential impact on gastroenterology practice. Guest Editors may provide additional specific instructions for their collection.
Special issue submissions receive priority processing to meet collection publication schedules. Authors typically receive initial decisions within three to four weeks of submission. Revisions should be completed promptly to ensure inclusion in the special issue collection alongside related gastroenterology research.
Standard JDDD article processing charges apply to special issue submissions. JDDD members receive standard discounts on publication fees. Some special issues may offer promotional discounts. Check specific special issue announcements for any applicable fee reductions.
Submit Your Research
Contribute to a JDDD special issue and advance gastroenterology science.
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