Proposed Special IssueJournal of Endocrinology and Hormones
Special issues highlight emerging topics and concentrate high impact research in endocrine science. JEH welcomes proposals led by experienced researchers and clinical leaders.
Why Propose a Special Issue
Special issues bring visibility to advancing areas such as endocrine disruptors, precision endocrinology, or novel hormone therapies. They build community focus and accelerate translation.
Proposal Elements
Strong proposals include a clear theme, scope, and relevance to clinical or biological endocrinology.
- Proposed title and rationale
- Guest editor names and expertise
- Draft list of potential topics or contributors
- Estimated timeline and submission volume
Selection Criteria
Proposals are evaluated for scientific relevance, timeliness, and the ability to attract quality submissions. Diversity of contributors and global relevance are valued.
Research Visibility and Trust
Endocrine Expertise
Peer review is guided by clinicians and scientists who understand hormone biology and metabolic disease.
Open Access Reach
Published articles are freely accessible to researchers, clinicians, and policy teams worldwide.
Metadata Quality
Structured metadata supports discovery, citation tracking, and persistent research records.
Ethics First
Clear policies on consent, data integrity, and conflicts protect patient focused research.
Discuss Your Special Issue Idea
Send a brief concept note to the editorial office and we will guide the next steps.
Email: [email protected] | Endocrine editorial guidance available
Guest Editor Responsibilities
Guest editors help define scope, invite submissions, and coordinate reviews in collaboration with the JEH editorial office. Final decisions remain with the journal to ensure consistency.
Quality Expectations
Special issues follow the same peer review and ethics standards as regular issues. This ensures consistent quality and credibility for endocrine research.
Theme Fit
Strong proposals identify a clear gap in the endocrinology literature and explain how the special issue will advance clinical practice or mechanistic understanding.
Contributor Outreach
Outline how you will recruit contributors, including key laboratories, clinical centers, or professional societies. A clear outreach plan supports timely submissions.
Timeline Planning
Proposals should include a realistic timeline for invitations, submissions, review, and revisions. The editorial office can help align timelines with production capacity.
Interdisciplinary Topics
Special issues that bridge endocrinology with cardiology, oncology, or digital health are encouraged when they offer clear endocrine relevance.
Review Oversight
Guest editors coordinate reviews but JEH maintains oversight to ensure consistent standards. All manuscripts follow the same ethics and peer review requirements.
Promotion
JEH supports special issue visibility through targeted outreach and on site promotion. Coordinated promotion helps contributors reach clinicians and endocrine researchers. Featured listings can be added to the journal homepage. We can coordinate announcement wording with guest editors.
Example Themes
Potential themes include novel diabetes therapeutics, endocrine disruptor exposure, thyroid autoimmunity, reproductive hormone health, or pediatric growth disorders. Proposals should show how the theme advances endocrine practice or research. Include a brief rationale and expected contributor profile. Note expected review capacity for smooth review timelines and clear scope.
