Special Issue Proposal

Proposed Special Issue

Lead a focused collection in oncology

IJCP invites proposals for special issues addressing emerging topics, clinical challenges, and scientific breakthroughs in chemotherapy and cancer pharmacology.

Guest editors shape the theme, recruit contributors, and guide a curated collection that highlights focused advances in the field.

Special issues create cohesive resources that attract targeted readership and help position guest editors as leaders in oncology research.

Priority themes may include resistance reversal, targeted therapy integration, supportive care innovation, and precision dosing in complex tumor settings.

Special Issue Proposal Scope

Proposals should describe a compelling theme, explain its relevance to chemotherapy research, and outline the expected contribution to the field. Topics may be clinical, translational, or basic science, but should be timely and focused.

Successful proposals include a realistic timeline, potential contributors, and evidence of guest editor expertise in the proposed area.

Most special issues require twelve to eighteen months from launch to completion. Proposals should demonstrate the ability to recruit authors and manage review workflows.

Clear plans for submission deadlines and review milestones improve feasibility.

Special issues are promoted through journal announcements and targeted outreach to ensure strong submission pipelines and visibility for accepted articles.

Early discussion with the editorial office helps align scope with IJCP priorities.

Theme Rationale

Explain the knowledge gap or clinical need the collection will address and the expected impact for readers.

Guest Editor Qualifications

Provide CVs and prior publication record demonstrating expertise and editorial capability.

Contributor Plan

List potential authors and article types to ensure the collection is viable.

Timeline and Milestones

Provide draft submission deadlines, review targets, and publication goals to demonstrate feasibility.

Proposal Evaluation Criteria

Relevance

Topic aligns with IJCP scope and advances chemotherapy research.

Feasibility

Timeline and contributor plan demonstrate realistic completion.

Expertise

Guest editors show strong publication record and leadership.

Impact

Collection offers clear value to clinicians and researchers.

Diversity of Content

Balanced mix of original research and synthesis improves collection depth.

Promotion Plan

Clear outreach approach supports submission recruitment and visibility across oncology networks.

Special Issue Structure

Collections typically include a mix of article types that support cohesive thematic coverage.

Primary

Core

Original Research

Primary

Main findings

Evidence

Synthesis

Review Articles

Context

State of field

Summary

Perspective

Editorials

Insight

Theme framing

Leadership

Support for Guest Editors

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Guidance

Editorial office provides checklists, templates, and process support.

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Promotion

Special issue announcements help recruit submissions and visibility.

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Coordination

Staff assist with timeline management and reviewer tracking.

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Quality

Editorial oversight ensures consistent standards across the collection.

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Contact the editorial office to discuss scope and requirements.

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