Submit Special Issue
Contribute your cardiovascular research to a focused special issue advancing critical topics in heart health.
Join a Curated Research Collection
Special issues bring together related cardiovascular research for maximum collective impact on clinical practice and scientific understanding.
Contributing authors benefit from thematic visibility and concentrated readership interested in specific cardiology topics.
Publishing in a JHC special issue offers unique advantages beyond regular submission. Your work joins a curated collection focused on advancing specific cardiovascular research questions, attracting readers with targeted scholarly interests.
Thematic Visibility
Your article appears within a focused collection, reaching readers actively seeking research on specific cardiology topics.
Peer Community
Join fellow cardiovascular researchers contributing to cohesive scholarly efforts advancing the field.
Citation Impact
Themed collections attract concentrated attention, often generating enhanced citation impact for contributing articles.
Expert Editorial
Guest editors provide specialized expertise and constructive feedback specific to your cardiovascular research area.
Manuscripts for special issues follow standard JHC submission requirements with additional thematic alignment. Review our Instructions for Authors for detailed formatting and ethics requirements.
- Confirm special issue topic alignment before beginning your manuscript
- Follow all standard JHC formatting and ethics requirements
- Submit through our manuscript management system by the announced deadline
- Indicate the target special issue clearly in your cover letter
- Respond promptly to peer review feedback to maintain timeline
Timeline note: Special issues operate on defined schedules. Submissions received after deadlines may be considered for regular publication or subsequent issues if space permits.
Special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular submissions. Guest editors coordinate with JHC editorial staff to ensure quality standards while maintaining thematic coherence. Reviewers are selected for expertise in both the specific topic and broader cardiovascular research methodology.
Standard APCs apply to all accepted manuscripts in special issues. Authors retain full eligibility for waivers and membership discounts. Contact the guest editor or editorial office to discuss payment options and confirm any special arrangements for the collection.
Browse ongoing special issues currently accepting submissions. Each listing includes topic scope, guest editor information, submission deadlines, and contact instructions for prospective contributors.
Successful special issue submissions demonstrate clear alignment with the announced theme while meeting all standard JHC requirements. Review the guest editor's call for papers carefully and contact them early to confirm your proposed contribution fits. Strong manuscripts address specific aspects of the special issue topic while maintaining rigorous cardiovascular research methodology.
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Submit your cardiovascular research to an open special issue and join a focused scholarly community.
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