Submit to a JBBS Special Issue
Align your manuscript with curated themes in biotechnology and biomedical science and benefit from enhanced visibility, tailored peer review, and community engagement.
Contribute to Focused Scientific Conversations
Special issues at the Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science (JBBS) unite researchers around frontier topics—from precision genomics and smart biomaterials to digital therapeutics and public health biotechnology. Submitting to a special issue ensures your work reaches a concentrated audience, benefits from guest editor insights, and launches alongside complementary studies that amplify impact.
Targeted Reach
Your article is featured among high-calibre contributions on the same theme, increasing discoverability among peers and potential collaborators.
Editorial Expertise
Guest editors and JBBS Section Editors collaborate to deliver rigorous, constructive feedback that strengthens your manuscript’s translational impact.
Amplified Promotion
Special issues receive dedicated marketing: newsletter features, social media campaigns, webinars, and society partnerships.
Explore active calls on the JBBS Call for Papers page. Note the theme, scope, submission window, and guest editor contact.
Review the Instructions for Authors alongside any special issue-specific guidelines. Ensure abstract structure, figures, references, and data-sharing plans meet requirements.
Gather ethical approvals, data availability statements, graphical summaries, and cover letters that mention the special issue title and guest editor.
Upload your manuscript through the JBBS submission portal. Select the special issue in the dropdown (where available), or mention it prominently in the cover letter. Portal link: https://oap.manuscriptzone.net/auth/login.
Guest editors coordinate the reviewer selection. Expect constructive feedback tailored to thematic alignment. Address comments comprehensively and resubmit within the requested timeframe.
Once accepted, JBBS expedites production to publish the article within the special issue release schedule. Your work is immediately promoted alongside companion articles.
- ✔ Manuscript formatted per JBBS and special issue guidelines.
- ✔ Cover letter references the special issue title and guest editors.
- ✔ Ethical compliance documented (IRB/IACUC approvals, consent statements).
- ✔ Data availability statement prepared and repositories identified.
- ✔ Author contribution statement (CRediT taxonomy) ready for submission.
- ✔ Funding sources, conflicts of interest, and acknowledgements declared.
Editorial Triage
Guest editors confirm scope fit, originality, and baseline quality. Manuscripts may be returned for technical revisions before peer review.
Focused Peer Review
Reviews prioritise scientific rigor, thematic relevance, and translational potential. Reviewers often provide cross-references to companion articles to strengthen coherence.
Coordinated Production
Accepted manuscripts move through language checks, layout, and proofing alongside the cohort to ensure simultaneous release.
Publishing in a special issue follows the standard JBBS APC model, with customised options for cohort submissions.
- Standard APC: USD $3000 payable post-acceptance (see APC page).
- Waivers & Discounts: Eligible authors may receive up to 25% off through the JBBS Waiver Program 2025.
- Membership Credits: JBBS membership plans can cover multiple special issue articles. Review membership options.
- Institutional Agreements: Guest editors may coordinate bulk discounts for invited contributors—contact [email protected] for arrangements.
Can I submit to the special issue if I did not receive an invitation?
Yes. Most special issues are open to unsolicited submissions as long as they align with the theme and quality expectations. Contact the guest editor or JBBS office for clarification.
May I submit the same manuscript to multiple special issues?
No. JBBS requires exclusive submission. Choose the special issue that best fits your research and disclose any related manuscripts under review elsewhere.
What happens if the special issue timeline changes?
Guest editors communicate any adjustments. JBBS ensures accepted manuscripts publish promptly—either within the special issue or in a regular issue with cross-links to the collection.
Can I request double-blind peer review?
Yes. Indicate this preference at submission. Submit an anonymised manuscript, and the editorial office will coordinate confidentiality with reviewers.
Is there support for language editing?
Authors can access the JBBS Language Editing Service. Special issue cohorts may receive discounted vouchers.
Current Special Issues
Browse themes, deadlines, and guest editor details to match your manuscript.
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Templates, formatting rules, and checklists to ensure submission readiness.
Access GuidelinesReady to Submit?
Upload your manuscript today or contact the JBBS editorial office for a scope check. Our guest editors and support team are committed to guiding you from submission through publication.
Last updated: September 2025. Special issue submission guidelines are reviewed quarterly to reflect editorial strategy and author feedback.
