Proposed Special Issue
Lead a focused collection of water research articles addressing emerging challenges in hydrology and water science.
Shape Water Research Focus
Water invites proposals for special issues from researchers with expertise in specific water science domains. Guest-edited collections advance focused topics while providing editorial leadership opportunities for established water scientists.
Special issues attract submissions addressing timely hydrology themes, creating influential research collections that shape understanding of critical water challenges.
Successful special issue proposals demonstrate clear focus, timeliness, and capacity to attract quality water research submissions. Guest editors should have established expertise and networks in the proposed topic area.
Thematic Focus
Define a specific water science topic with sufficient scope for 8-15 articles while maintaining coherent thematic focus for hydrology researchers.
Timeliness
Explain why this topic is currently relevant to the water science community and addresses emerging challenges or opportunities in hydrology.
Guest Editor Team
Identify qualified guest editors with publication records and networks capable of attracting quality water research submissions.
Submission Potential
Describe the research community likely to contribute and preliminary interest from potential water research authors.
Special issue themes should address significant water science challenges with active research communities. Examples of suitable topics include:
- Emerging contaminants in drinking water and treatment approaches
- Climate change impacts on regional water resources and adaptation strategies
- Advances in water monitoring technologies and remote sensing applications
- Sustainable urban water management and green infrastructure solutions
- Transboundary water governance and international cooperation frameworks
- Agricultural water efficiency and irrigation innovation for food security
Timeline consideration: Special issues typically run 12-18 months from announcement to completion. Propose topics with sufficient research activity to generate submissions within this timeframe for water research.
Guest editors receive recognition as collection leaders while advancing their professional profiles. Successful special issues demonstrate field leadership and attract attention to guest editor research programs in water science.
Submit proposals via email to the editorial office. Include proposed topic description, rationale, guest editor CVs, and preliminary author interest. The editorial board evaluates proposals for fit with journal scope and likelihood of successful completion.
Propose Your Special Issue
Lead a focused collection advancing important water science topics and shaping research agendas in hydrology.
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