Propose a Special Issue
Lead a curated collection addressing key topics in obesity prevention, treatment, and metabolic health.
Shape the Future of Obesity Research
Special issues bring together focused collections of articles addressing emerging themes, clinical challenges, or methodological advances in obesity management.
As a guest editor, you will curate content that advances the field and provides lasting reference collections for clinicians and researchers.
Special issues are thematic article collections led by guest editors with expertise in specific areas of obesity medicine. These curated collections address focused topics through multiple perspectives, creating comprehensive resources that advance understanding and inform clinical practice. Special issues attract submissions from experts worldwide and generate lasting impact through concentrated attention to important themes.
The editorial team reviews proposals based on scientific relevance, guest editor qualifications, feasibility of the contributor network, and potential impact on clinical practice. Strong proposals clearly articulate the need for the collection and demonstrate capacity to attract quality submissions within proposed timelines.
Scientific Relevance
Topic addresses current gaps, emerging challenges, or innovative approaches in obesity management and metabolic health research.
Guest Editor Expertise
Proposed editor has established credentials and active research or clinical practice in the special issue topic area.
Contributor Networks
Demonstrated ability to recruit quality submissions from recognized experts in the proposed thematic area.
Clinical Impact
Collection has potential to influence practice, inform guidelines, or shape research priorities in obesity medicine.
Special issues typically span twelve to eighteen months from proposal approval through publication. Guest editors establish submission deadlines, coordinate peer review schedules, and work with the JOM team to ensure timely collection completion. Clear milestone planning helps attract contributors and maintain momentum throughout the development process.
We welcome proposals addressing emerging therapies, underserved populations, digital health interventions, behavioral science approaches, pediatric obesity, metabolic surgery advances, and other topics advancing obesity management. Novel methodological approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives strengthen proposals.
Proposal requirements: Submit a brief outline including proposed topic, rationale, potential contributors, and estimated timeline. Include your CV demonstrating relevant expertise and experience in the proposed area.
- Define scope and develop calls for submissions for the special issue
- Actively recruit submissions from experts in the field
- Coordinate peer review ensuring timely, quality evaluations
- Provide editorial decisions with constructive guidance
- Write introduction contextualizing the collection for readers
- Maintain communication with contributors throughout development
JOM provides comprehensive support for guest editors including manuscript management, peer review coordination, and production services. Our editorial team handles technical aspects so guest editors can focus on scientific leadership and content curation.
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