Active Themes

Ongoing collections highlight emerging priorities such as chronic wound management, ulcer prevention in high risk patients, and novel therapies.

How to Participate

Select the relevant theme, prepare your manuscript, and indicate the issue title during submission.

• Review current issue themes and scope
• Align methods and outcomes to the theme
• Submit using JU submission options

Visibility Benefits

Articles in ongoing collections are grouped for discovery, increasing reach across clinicians and researchers focused on ulcer outcomes.

Clinical Reach

JU content is designed for clinicians and researchers who need actionable ulcer evidence and practical insights.

Author Support

We provide clear guidance and responsive communication to keep the publication process efficient.

Editorial Support

If you are unsure about scope fit, contact the editorial office for guidance before submission.

Theme Updates

Ongoing themes evolve as new evidence emerges. Review the latest scope statements before preparing your manuscript.

Submission Timing

Some ongoing collections have target review windows. Early submission helps align your article with the collection timeline.

Collection Benefits

Articles grouped in collections receive additional visibility and help readers follow developments across ulcer research subtopics.

Peer Review Standards

All manuscripts follow standard peer review and ethics checks, ensuring quality and clinical reliability.

Scope Fit Check

If a manuscript falls outside the theme, editors may suggest transfer to a regular issue to avoid delays.

Collection Scope Guidance

Each ongoing collection is anchored to a focused clinical question, such as improving healing rates or preventing recurrence. Review the theme description before drafting so your objectives, endpoints, and discussion directly address the collection goals.

After You Submit

The editorial office confirms theme fit, assigns an editor, and invites reviewers with relevant clinical expertise. If revisions are requested, respond with a clear summary of changes so the article can progress within the collection timeline.

Discoverability and Reach

Ongoing collections are grouped under dedicated landing pages and are promoted through alerts and indexing feeds. This structure helps readers follow a theme over time and improves the visibility of clinically focused ulcer research.

Clinical Relevance

Collections prioritize actionable outcomes, such as healing rates, recurrence prevention, and patient quality of life. Emphasize how your findings translate to clinical decisions so readers can apply the evidence in ulcer care settings.

Citing the Collection

Once published, cite the collection title when sharing your work on professional networks or grant reports. This helps peers identify related articles and strengthens the impact of the theme over time.

Submission Checklist

Confirm the theme title in your cover letter, include keywords tied to the collection topic, and align your abstract with the clinical focus to help editors route your paper quickly and confidently.