Submit Special IssueJournal of Weather Changes
Contribute to focused collections in climate and weather research.
Submitting to a Special Issue
Special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular articles. Align your manuscript with the issue theme.
Why Submit
Focused Audience
Reach researchers engaged with the issue topic.
Expert Oversight
Guest editors provide specialized review.
Higher Visibility
Collections are promoted together for discovery.
Submission Steps
How to proceed
Select Issue
- Review theme and scope.
Prepare Files
- Follow author instructions and guidelines.
Submit Online
- Use ManuscriptZone or simple submission.
Peer Review
- Expert review coordinated by guest editors.
Labeling
Indicate the special issue title in your cover letter to ensure correct routing.
Include a brief statement of relevance to the issue theme.
Eligibility
Manuscripts must align with the published theme. Submissions outside scope may be redirected to regular issues.
APCs apply after acceptance; contact the editorial office early if you need waiver guidance.
Submit to a Special Issue
Share your research within a focused climate and weather collection.
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Revision Expectations
Respond to reviewer comments point by point and highlight changes. Timely revisions keep issue timelines on track.
Data and Ethics
Ensure ethics approvals, consent statements, and data availability details are included for review.
Formatting and Files
Submit editable text files, editable tables, and separate high resolution figures. Clear file names speed review.
Cover Letter Details
Include the special issue title, manuscript type, and a brief relevance statement. Mention if the paper is invited or contributed.
APC and Waivers
APCs apply after acceptance. If you anticipate funding constraints, contact the editorial office early to discuss waivers.
Guest Editor Communication
Direct scope questions to the editorial office. We coordinate with guest editors to provide consistent guidance.
Timeline Awareness
Special issues often have fixed deadlines. Submit early to allow time for review and revisions.
Supplementary Materials
Provide appendices, protocols, or data sheets as supplementary files when relevant. Clear labels help reviewers locate materials.
Author Contributions
Include a contribution statement and confirm that all authors approve submission. Transparent authorship reduces delays.
Scope Fit
Ensure the abstract and keywords align with the special issue theme to support reviewer matching, editorial routing, and improve reviewer selection.
Methods Transparency
Provide clear methods, model configurations, or observational protocols so reviewers can assess reproducibility. If you use specialized datasets or instruments, describe access conditions and calibration details to avoid review delays.
Data Availability Statement
Add a concise data availability statement that lists repositories, accession IDs, and any embargo rationale. This helps the issue team verify open science compliance and improves discovery once your article is published.
Figures and Captions
Provide clear figure captions with units, scales, and uncertainty notes. Well documented visuals help reviewers verify findings quickly and strengthen the narrative for readers, including policy audiences.
