Submit to Special Issue
Contribute to focused thematic collections in enzyme research.
Join Thematic Research Collections
Special issues gather related manuscripts on focused enzyme topics. Contributing to these collections increases visibility among readers specifically interested in your research area.
To submit to an ongoing special issue, identify the target collection from our listings. Clearly indicate the special issue in your cover letter and during online submission. Manuscripts should align with the scope described in each call for papers.
ManuscriptZone
Submit via oap.manuscriptzone.net indicating target special issue during upload.
Simple Form
Use direct submission and mention special issue in cover letter.
Standard Guidelines Apply: Special issue submissions follow the same formatting requirements as regular JEN articles. Check target word limits, reference styles, and supplementary guidelines in Instructions for Authors.
Special issue submissions undergo rigorous peer review by enzyme experts. Guest editors coordinate reviewer selection in consultation with editorial office. Same quality standards apply as for regular submissions. Acceptance rates are comparable.
Accepted manuscripts proceed through standard production workflows. Authors should respond promptly to production queries. Published articles carry special issue branding and are grouped in the online collection.
Accepted manuscripts are published online individually as production completes. This ensures rapid dissemination while comprehensive collections are assembled over the special issue period.
Special issue contributors benefit from thematic grouping that increases visibility among focused research communities. Guest editor networks often amplify article reach through professional connections.
Each special issue has specific submission deadlines. Late submissions may be considered for regular issues. Contact editorial office for deadline clarification or extension requests.
extension requests.Authors submitting to special issues retain responsibility for originality, ethical compliance, and data integrity identical to regular submissions. Special issue affiliation does not modify peer review standards or requirements.
For scope clarification, contact guest editors directly using information in special issue announcements. General inquiries can be directed to the JEN editorial office at [email protected].
Contributing to special issues connects you with researchers in your specialty area. These connections often lead to collaborative opportunities, conference invitations, and expanded professional networks within your specific enzyme research field and specialty area.
Articles accepted for special issues progress through standard production workflows. Online publication occurs as soon as production completes, ensuring rapid dissemination while the full collection is assembled over the full issue period allowing comprehensive thematic coverage.
Revision requests for special issue submissions follow standard JEN timelines. Authors should respond to reviewer comments systematically and thoroughly. Guest editors coordinate with authors to maintain overall collection timelines.
Guest editors do not handle manuscripts from close collaborators or students. JEN editorial office maintains oversight ensuring fair, unbiased evaluation across all special issue submissions.
