Propose a Special Issue
Champion timely topics in nutrition science and curate a focused collection for the International Journal of Nutrition (IJN).
Lead a Conversation that Matters
Special issues accelerate the dissemination of emerging evidence, rally experts around a shared challenge, and showcase the leadership of guest editors. IJN welcomes proposals that elevate global nutrition research and deliver tangible benefit to practitioners, policy makers, and public health communities.
Why Host with IJN?
- Established open-access platform indexed in leading scholarly databases.
- Supportive editorial office with responsive production workflows.
- Efficient peer review by specialists in human, clinical, and public health nutrition.
- Global readership spanning academia, healthcare, and industry innovators.
Special Issue Themes We Seek
- Nutrition interventions addressing maternal, infant, or adolescent health.
- Sustainable food systems and climate-resilient diet strategies.
- Precision nutrition, nutrigenomics, and personalized dietary analytics.
- Public health policy, community programs, and translational nutrition science.
We also encourage cross-disciplinary ideas—combine nutrition with digital health, behavioral science, or socio-economic insights to create a distinctive scholarly collection.
Role of Guest Editors
- Shape a compelling call for papers and invite contributors.
- Oversee peer-review decisions in partnership with IJN section editors.
- Ensure ethical compliance, originality, and scientific rigor.
- Introduce the collection with a contextual editorial.
What IJN Provides
- Dedicated managing editor for scheduling, reminders, and author support.
- Promotion via newsletter, web highlights, and social media spotlights.
- Templates for the call for papers and automated workflow tracking.
- Production management from acceptance to publication, including DOI assignment.
Submit Your Concept
Send a concise proposal (2–3 pages) describing the theme, rationale, anticipated impact, and target audiences. Include short biographies for up to three guest editors.
Editorial Review
IJN’s leadership team evaluates scope fit, timeliness, and reviewer availability. We may suggest refinements to strengthen the positioning and author appeal.
Launch the Call
Once approved, collaborate with our office to finalize key dates. We publish the call for papers, activate submission categories, and begin targeted outreach.
Peer Review & Publication
Guest editors manage reviews within our ScholarOne-style workflow. Accepted articles appear online continuously, with the complete special issue compiled upon final acceptance.
- Working title and 250-word overview of the special issue theme.
- Suggested article types (original research, systematic reviews, perspectives, case studies, etc.).
- Timeline preferences for manuscript submissions and final publication.
- Names, affiliations, and contact details of guest editor(s), plus ORCID IDs if available.
- List of potential contributors or networks you intend to invite (optional but helpful).
Submit your proposal to [email protected] with the subject line “Special Issue Proposal — International Journal of Nutrition”. We acknowledge all proposals within five working days and typically provide a decision within three weeks.
If your concept is time-sensitive (for example, tied to a global event or policy milestone), highlight the urgency in your email so we can prioritize review.
Need guidance before submitting? We are happy to schedule a brief consultation to refine the scope, align timelines, or clarify guest editor responsibilities. Reach out to [email protected] to arrange a call.
Together, we can assemble a special issue that advances nutrition scholarship, empowers stakeholders, and delivers meaningful impact for communities worldwide.
