Special Issues
Special Issues are an important component of Hindawi journals. They deal with more focused topics with high current interest falling within the scope of the journal in which they are published. They should be organized by recognized experts in the area and attract articles of the highest quality. Special Issue proposals are welcome at any time during the year, and should be submitted to special.issues@hindawi.com.
In recognition of the important role of Guest Editors and their invaluable contributions, Hindawi established the “Awards for Excellence in Editorship” which will be given every year to the Guest Editor teams whose distinguished editorial work leads to the publication of highly successful Special Issues.
Proposals for Special Issues should be submitted by the Guest Editors (at least 2 and at most 5 Guest Editors) and should include the following:
- The journal for which the Special Issue is intended (see list of journals below)
- A suggested title for the Special Issue (should not exceed 10 words)
- Proposed Aims and Scope, giving an overview of the Special Issue's intended focus and a list of the topics to be covered
- A list of the Guest Editors including their names, emails, affiliations, and a short biography (one paragraph) of each of the Guest Editors
- A proposed timeline and schedule which includes:
- Deadline for submission (3-6 months from the initial Call-for-Papers)
- First round of review (3 months after submission deadline)
- Tentative publication date (3 months after the first round of review)
All proposals are subject to approval by the journal following a discussion of the proposed Special Issue among the journal's Editorial Board. If approved, a Call-for-Papers for the Special Issue will be issued and posted online. Special Issue Guidelines with full details of the editorial workflow are available on individual journal web sites.
Special Issues are made freely available online to all interested readers leading to the maximum possible dissemination and recognition within the scientific community. Special Issues can be viewed and downloaded on the individual article level, but are also available in an edited volume format as a single PDF published with a custom cover. They are also made available in print on Amazon.com to all readers interested in a print edition.
The following are Hindawi journals that accept Special Issue proposals.
