Submit Special IssueJournal of Endocrinology and Hormones
If you have a complete special issue plan, submit it for editorial evaluation. JEH will review scope, feasibility, and editorial capacity.
What to Submit
A complete proposal includes a summary of the theme and a list of invited contributors or target topics. Provide details that demonstrate the issue can deliver high quality endocrine research.
- Theme statement and clinical or scientific rationale
- Guest editor names, affiliations, and expertise
- Planned timeline with milestones
- Estimated number of manuscripts
- Outreach plan or list of potential contributors
Review Process
The editorial office evaluates proposals for scope fit and feasibility. We may request adjustments to optimize quality and impact.
After Approval
Once approved, JEH provides a dedicated submission page and promotional support. The editorial office manages production and publication timelines.
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.
Submit Your Special Issue Plan
Send your proposal to the editorial office and we will confirm next steps and timelines.
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Editorial Coordination
Guest editors collaborate with JEH staff on reviewer selection, deadlines, and communication to ensure a smooth workflow.
Publication Standards
Special issue submissions must meet the same ethics, data, and reporting standards as regular articles.
Proposal Review
The editorial office may request revisions to clarify scope, timeline, or guest editor roles. Clear proposals improve approval speed.
Guest Editor Roles
Guest editors support outreach and recommend reviewers, while JEH maintains final editorial decisions. This ensures consistency across endocrine topics.
Submission Workflow
Once approved, manuscripts are submitted through standard channels and tagged to the special issue. Authors should reference the issue title in cover letters.
Timeline Discipline
Please include clear deadlines for invitations, submissions, and revisions. A defined timeline helps maintain publication quality and momentum.
APC and Funding
Special issue articles follow standard APC policies. Guest editors can encourage authors to plan funding early and communicate with the JEH office for billing support.
Quality Control
JEH monitors review quality, conflict management, and decision consistency across the issue. This protects the integrity of endocrine research and the guest editor role.
Post Approval Tracking
After approval, the editorial office shares progress updates on submissions and review status. Guest editors can use these updates to support timely decisions and maintain momentum. This helps coordinate reminders and avoid deadline slippage.
Submission Checklist
Confirm the theme, guest editor details, and timeline are complete before submission. A complete checklist speeds approval. Include a draft call for papers if available. This helps align reviewer recruitment and editor alignment overall.
