Special Issues and Article Collections

Invitation to Submit Proposals for Special Issues to the Journal of Genomics and Health Sciences

The Journal of Genomics and Health Sciences (JGHS) is seeking guest editors with a robust background in genomics, health sciences, and related fields to curate a special issue that will showcase cutting-edge research and foster impactful academic discussions in the intersection of genomics and healthcare. We believe that your expertise would play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of this special issue and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in these crucial areas.

Guidelines for Submitting Special Issue Proposals:
1. Scope and Focus:

  1. Special issues should align with the themes of the Journal of Genomics and Health Sciences, covering areas of genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, personalized medicine, and public health. The proposed special issue should address specific, timely topics, focusing on recent advancements, emerging research, or novel applications in genomics and health sciences.
  2. The proposed special issue should address a specific, timely topic within these fields, emphasizing recent advancements, emerging trends, or novel research areas.

2. Guest Editor Responsibilities:

  1. Identify a group of qualified authors to contribute high-quality papers.
  2. Ensure that all submitted papers undergo a rigorous peer-review process.
  3. Oversee the content, ensuring that the special issue maintains academic rigor and relevance.
  4. Actively promote the special issue to maximize its visibility and impact.

3. Proposal Content: Your proposal should include the following information:

  1. Title of the Special Issue: A concise title that reflects the content and scope.
  2. Rationale and Objectives: A brief explanation of the significance of the topic and why it is important at this time.
  3. Themes and Topics: A list of specific areas or questions that the special issue will address.
  4. Potential Authors: An outline of potential contributors and their expertise in the proposed topic (if applicable).
  5. Guest Editors: A list of names and short biographies of the guest editors involved in curating the special issue (if there are multiple editors).
  6. Expected Timeline: A proposed timeline for submission, peer review, and publication.
  7. Target Audience: A description of the target audience for the special issue (e.g., researchers, practitioners, policymakers).

4. Submission Process

  1. All proposals should be submitted to editor@crijournals.org.
  2. Proposals will be reviewed by the editorial board, and you will be notified of the decision within 10 days.

5. Publication Timeline
Once the proposal is accepted, we will work with you to establish a timeline for submission, review, and publication of the papers.

6. Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted for the special issue will undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest standards of quality and originality.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact editor@crijournals.org.