Proposed Special IssueJournal of Weather Changes
Propose a focused theme that advances climate and weather science.
Why Propose a Special Issue
Special issues bring together targeted research on emerging topics such as climate resilience, extreme event attribution, and forecasting innovations.
Strong Proposal Elements
Focused Theme
Clear scope and relevance to atmospheric science.
Guest Editors
Experienced leadership and subject expertise.
Publication Plan
Timeline, volume, and outreach strategy.
Impact Goals
Evidence of value for the field.
Proposal Checklist
Include the following in your proposal for quick review.
| Item | Details | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Clear issue title. | Defines scope. |
| Rationale | Why the topic is timely. | Shows impact. |
| Guest Editors | Names and affiliations. | Confirms leadership. |
| Timeline | Call and review dates. | Supports planning. |
Outreach Strategy
Describe how you will promote the call through networks, conferences, and research groups.
A clear outreach plan improves submission volume and topical diversity.
Propose a Special Issue
Email your proposal and bring focused attention to climate and weather innovation.
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Guest Editor Responsibilities
Guest editors help shape the call, recommend reviewers, and maintain quality standards with the editorial office.
Quality Assurance
Describe how peer review standards and conflict management will be handled to protect integrity.
Scope and Rationale
Strong proposals define a focused scope, explain why the topic is timely, and show relevance to climate resilience and forecasting.
Promotion Support
JWC supports approved issues with targeted outreach. Guest editors are encouraged to share the call through professional networks.
Timeline Planning
Provide a schedule for the call, submission window, review, and publication. Realistic milestones support planning.
Expected Volume
Estimate the number of manuscripts you expect to attract, including invited contributions. This helps allocate editorial resources.
Diversity and Inclusion
We encourage proposals that include diverse perspectives, regions, and research communities to strengthen the evidence base.
Reviewer Capacity
Identify potential reviewers or advisory contributors who can support the issue theme. A strong reviewer pool speeds decisions.
Submission Routing
Include the proposed issue title in the subject line and provide a brief scope summary for efficient review and routing.
Post Publication Impact
Explain how the issue will advance evidence based practice, inform policy, or guide climate resilience planning.
Guest Editor Expertise
List guest editor credentials, editorial experience, and recent publications. Balanced expertise supports quality oversight.
Resource Planning
If you anticipate large submissions, describe how you will manage review capacity and editorial timelines.
Special Issue Outcomes
Outline expected outcomes such as a synthesis article, policy brief, or community workshop that extends the issue impact.
Coordination Plan
Describe how guest editors will coordinate review assignments and communication. Clear coordination supports timely decisions and consistent standards across manuscripts.
Submission Guidance
Provide draft call text and submission instructions if available. Early clarity reduces confusion for prospective authors and improves uptake while reducing editorial follow up questions and improving reviewer alignment for efficient editorial screening and routing.
