Submit to Special Issue
Contribute your research to curated thematic collections in obesity management and metabolic health.
Join Focused Research Collections
Special issues bring together expert perspectives on important topics in obesity medicine.
Contributing to a special issue places your work alongside leading research in a curated context that amplifies impact.
Special issue publication offers distinct advantages beyond regular submissions. Your work appears within a carefully curated collection gaining focused attention from readers, clinicians, and researchers interested in the thematic topic. Special issues often generate higher readership and citation impact through concentrated promotion and topical relevance.
Focused Audience
Reach readers specifically interested in the special issue topic, increasing engagement and clinical relevance of your work.
Curated Context
Your article appears alongside complementary research, enriching interpretation and demonstrating the breadth of current knowledge.
Enhanced Visibility
Special issues receive dedicated promotion through journal channels and collection pages, amplifying discoverability.
Networking Opportunity
Connect with fellow contributors and guest editors who share your research interests in obesity management.
Special issue submissions are open to all researchers with relevant expertise. Early career researchers benefit from visibility within curated collections alongside established experts. Collaborative submissions and interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged when they align with collection themes and advance understanding of obesity management.
Before submitting to a special issue, review the call carefully to ensure your research aligns with the stated themes. Contact guest editors if you have questions about scope or fit. Prepare your manuscript following standard JOM author guidelines and clearly indicate the special issue in your submission materials.
Important: Ensure your submission clearly addresses the special issue theme. Manuscripts that do not fit the thematic focus may be transferred to regular consideration or returned for revision.
Special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular submissions. Guest editors coordinate review but do not compromise quality standards. Timeline expectations may differ based on collection deadlines, so plan your submission accordingly. Reviewers assess methodology, clinical relevance, and contribution to the thematic collection.
- Review the special issue call for papers and confirm thematic alignment
- Prepare manuscript according to JOM author guidelines
- Submit through ManuscriptZone, selecting the relevant special issue
- Indicate the special issue title in your cover letter
- Respond to reviewer feedback within specified timelines
Check our ongoing special issues page for current open calls accepting submissions. Each call includes submission deadlines, scope descriptions, and guest editor contact information for inquiries about fit and expectations.
Submit Your Contribution
Join expert collections advancing obesity research and clinical practice.
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