How Ongoing Issues Work
Ongoing special issues operate as rolling collections. Articles are reviewed and published as they are accepted, then assembled into a dedicated issue page. This model accelerates visibility while maintaining JBMB peer review standards.
Why Submit to an Ongoing Issue
Publishing within an ongoing special issue positions your work alongside thematically aligned research, increasing the chance that readers will discover your article within a focused collection. This helps build momentum around emerging themes in bone marrow biology and can improve citation visibility.
- Targeted readership with interest in your specific research theme.
- Collection based visibility in editorial announcements and indexing feeds.
- Enhanced collaboration opportunities with peers in the same domain.
Editorial Review Standards
All ongoing special issue submissions follow the same peer review and ethics standards as regular JBMB articles. Guest editors may provide thematic guidance, but final decisions remain with the journal to ensure quality and integrity.
- Scope screening and ethical compliance checks.
- Specialist peer review focused on methodological rigor.
- Transparent revision guidance and final decision review.
Visibility and Promotion
Ongoing issues are promoted through JBMB channels, including journal updates, editorial outreach, and discovery platforms. Articles publish on a rolling basis, allowing accepted papers to reach readers without waiting for the full issue to close.
Typical Focus Areas
Ongoing themes often reflect emerging priorities in hematopoietic research. Example areas include:
Transplant Immunology
Immune reconstitution, GVHD mechanisms, and graft optimization.
Cell and Gene Therapy
CAR-T development, gene editing, and marrow targeted therapeutics.
Marrow Microenvironment
Niche signaling, stromal interactions, and inflammatory pathways.
How to Contribute
- Review the Call for Papers for active themes.
- Indicate the special issue title in your cover letter during submission.
- Follow standard Instructions for Authors and reporting requirements.
Submission Tips
Clearly connect your study to the ongoing theme and emphasize translational relevance. A focused cover letter helps editors route your manuscript efficiently.
- State the special issue theme in the title page or cover letter.
- Highlight how the findings advance the issue focus area.
- Include data availability and ethical approval statements.
Propose a New Ongoing Theme
If you do not see a current theme that fits your area, you may propose a new ongoing issue. Contact the editorial office to discuss feasibility and scope alignment.
APC and Waiver Policy
Ongoing special issues follow the standard Article Processing Charge policy. Review APC details and waiver options on the APC page.
Need the Current List?
To receive the latest list of active special issues and deadlines, contact [email protected]. We will share the current calls and the appropriate submission instructions. Draft themes can be provided on request.
