Propose A Special Issue
JPAN welcomes special issue proposals that spotlight emerging pancreatic research and foster collaboration across clinical and basic science domains.
Theme
Scope
Editors
Timeline
Quality
Visibility
Proposal Essentials
What To IncludeTheme Rationale
Define the scientific urgency and the gap the special issue will address in pancreatic research or clinical care.
Guest Editors
Provide a balanced team with complementary expertise across oncology, pancreatitis, surgery, and endocrine biology.
Contributor Plan
List potential contributors and explain how you will recruit high-quality submissions.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals are assessed for novelty, feasibility, and community interest. Clear timelines and targeted scope improve approval chances.
Workflow
Approved proposals move to a formal call for papers with JPAN support for promotion, reviewer recruitment, and production scheduling.
Visibility
Special issues are highlighted on the journal site and promoted through targeted outreach to pancreatic research networks.
Quality Standards
All special issue submissions follow standard peer review and ethics policies to maintain consistent quality across the journal.
Special issues focus on defined themes. Clearly describe alignment in your cover letter and abstract.
Submit A Special Issue Proposal
Email a proposal and guest editor list to [email protected]. We typically respond within two business days. including objectives, timelines, and target contributors.
Proposal Details
Special IssueScope Definition
Outline the thematic focus and why it is timely for pancreatic research or clinical practice.
Guest Editor Roles
Specify editorial responsibilities, reviewer recruitment, and manuscript handling expectations for the team.
Promotion Plan
Describe how you will promote the issue to drive high quality submissions and readership.
Additional Notes
GuidanceSubmission Support
Contact [email protected] with brief questions to avoid delays during submission.
Workflow
Clear documentation and timely responses help keep editorial timelines on track.
Visibility
Well structured manuscripts improve search visibility and long term impact.
Special Issue Workflow
Special IssueTheme Alignment
Describe how the manuscript advances the special issue focus and pancreatic relevance.
Timeline Planning
Submit early to allow peer review and revisions before the issue closes.
Promotion
Share the call within research networks to attract high quality submissions.
Visibility And Impact
DiscoverabilityKeywords
Select keywords that reflect pancreatic disease stage, biomarkers, and clinical approach to improve search performance.
Open Access Reach
Open access enables clinicians and researchers to apply findings rapidly across care settings.
Dissemination
Share accepted work through conferences and institutional channels to expand readership and citation potential.
Additional Notes
GuidanceSubmission Support
Contact [email protected] with brief questions to avoid delays during submission.
Workflow
Clear documentation and timely responses help keep editorial timelines on track.
Visibility
Well structured manuscripts improve search visibility and long term impact.
Additional Notes
GuidanceSubmission Support
Contact [email protected] with brief questions to avoid delays during submission.
Workflow
Clear documentation and timely responses help keep editorial timelines on track.
Visibility
Well structured manuscripts improve search visibility and long term impact.
Additional Notes
GuidanceSubmission Support
Contact [email protected] with brief questions to avoid delays during submission.
Workflow
Clear documentation and timely responses help keep editorial timelines on track.
Visibility
Well structured manuscripts improve search visibility and long term impact.
