Ongoing Special IssueExplore active themes
Contribute to active collections in verbal behavior and communication science.
Active Themes
Ongoing special issues highlight emerging topics such as functional communication training, AAC innovation, and early language intervention.
Example Themes
Current focus areas
| Theme | Focus | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Communication | Intervention design and outcomes. | Improved client results. |
| AAC Innovation | Technology and access strategies. | Expanded communication. |
| Early Language | Developmental trajectories and assessment. | Early support. |
| Behavior Analytics | Measurement and analysis methods. | Stronger evidence. |
How to Participate
Steps to submit
Review Themes
Select the issue that fits your research.
Prepare Manuscript
Align methods and outcomes with the theme.
Submit
Use the submission system and note the issue title.
Publish
Accepted articles appear in the collection.
Contribute to an Ongoing Issue
Publish within a focused collection and reach the right audience.
Submit via ManuscriptZoneSimple SubmissionSelection Guidance
If you are unsure whether your manuscript fits a theme, contact the editorial office for guidance before submission.
Theme Updates
Active themes are reviewed periodically and may evolve as new research emerges. Check the current focus areas before finalizing your submission.
Submission Fit
Align your abstract, keywords, and cover letter with the selected theme. Clear alignment improves routing to the correct guest editor and reviewers.
Guest Editor Oversight
Guest editors provide subject matter guidance and reviewer recommendations. The journal maintains final editorial oversight to ensure consistent standards.
Decision Timeline
Ongoing issues follow standard review timelines, but complete submissions and prompt revisions help maintain planned publication schedules.
Visibility Benefits
Articles in themed collections are promoted together, increasing reach for readers searching for focused evidence on specific communication interventions.
Data and Ethics
Include ethics approvals, consent statements, and data availability details. Transparent reporting supports reviewer confidence and reader trust.
Indexing and Citations
Special issue articles receive the same indexing treatment as regular papers. Cite the issue theme in your communications to improve discovery.
Promotion Support
JVB highlights active collections through newsletters, social media, and partner networks to amplify author visibility and engagement.
Interdisciplinary Appeal
Collections that connect behavior analysis with education, speech language pathology, or psychology attract wider readership. Highlight cross discipline relevance in your abstract.
Methodological Fit
Ensure methods match the theme, whether single case designs, group trials, or qualitative analyses. Clear design descriptions help editors identify appropriate reviewers.
Early Notification
Let the editorial office know if your study is time sensitive. We can advise on schedule alignment with the collection timeline.
Quality Indicators
Manuscripts that report operational definitions, interobserver agreement, and treatment fidelity tend to move smoothly through review. Include social validity outcomes where applicable and clearly link procedures to behavioral theory. Consider adding visual analysis plots, treatment integrity checklists, and maintenance probes. These details help reviewers judge replicability and support practical adoption in clinical and educational settings. This also benefits readers worldwide. Include keywords to improve discoverability across indexing platforms and practitioner networks globally.
