Proposed Special Issue
The International Journal of Glaucoma invites proposals for special issues that capture fast moving areas of vision science and clinical practice. Well designed collections amplify impact and create a single destination for new evidence.
Proposals are reviewed by the editorial team to ensure scope fit, quality standards, and feasibility.
Interdisciplinary proposals that bridge clinical care and technology are especially welcome.
Why propose a special issue
Special issues highlight emerging topics and bring together focused collections that advance glaucoma research. We invite proposals that address timely clinical challenges, innovative technologies, or interdisciplinary collaborations.
A strong proposal demonstrates clear scope, an engaged guest editor team, and a plan to attract high quality submissions.
Proposal essentials
- Proposed title and rationale explaining the need and novelty
- Guest editor names, affiliations, and areas of expertise
- A draft call for papers with key topics
- Target article types and estimated number of submissions
- Proposed timeline for submission, review, and publication
Guest editor responsibilities
Guest editors help shape the theme, invite contributions, and recommend reviewers. Final decisions are made by the journal editorial team to ensure consistent standards.
Quality and ethics
Special issues follow the same ethical and peer review standards as regular issues. All manuscripts undergo independent review and are assessed for scope, methodology, and integrity.
We encourage proposals that reflect geographic and methodological diversity so that the special issue represents the breadth of glaucoma care and research perspectives.
Promotion and visibility
The journal supports approved special issues with dedicated web pages, targeted outreach, and coordinated communication to attract high quality submissions across the global glaucoma community.
Typical timeline phases
- Proposal review and scope refinement
- Call for papers release and outreach
- Submission and peer review period
- Final decision and production
- Publication of the special issue collection
Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Focused Theme
A clear clinical or scientific focus with a compelling rationale for the glaucoma community.
Editorial Plan
An engaged guest editor team with defined roles and a realistic plan for reviewer recruitment.
Timeline Feasibility
A schedule that allows sufficient time for peer review, revision, and production.
Ethics And Integrity
Commitment to transparent review and conflict of interest disclosure for all submissions.
Proposal Review Process
We evaluate proposals for scientific relevance, feasibility, and editorial capacity. Once approved, the journal supports promotion and submission management to ensure a strong issue.
A well defined scope and realistic timeline are the strongest predictors of success.
Early planning improves reviewer availability.
Strong outlines help.
Need Guidance From Our Editorial Team?
We are happy to clarify policies, submission routes, and editorial requirements.
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