Special issues collect papers on one focused topic, led by guest editors and reviewed to the same double blind standard as regular issues.
Published special issues
Propose a special issue
Researchers can propose a special issue on a topic within the journal’s scope. Send the editorial office a proposal of one or two pages with:
- A working title and a 300 word description of the topic
- Why the topic matters now, and who will read it
- The guest editors, with affiliations and a short CV each
- A list of likely contributors or a plan for the call for papers
- A timeline: call for papers, submission deadline and planned publication month
Email proposals to editor@ijrmp.org with the subject “Special issue proposal”. The editors reply within 2 business days.