Ongoing Special Issues
Rolling submission windows for active neonatal themes.
Ongoing collections for sustained visibility
Ongoing special issues remain open for submission and are updated as new neonatal studies are accepted.
These collections give authors flexibility while maintaining thematic visibility.
Rolling submissions
Submit when your results are ready without waiting for a fixed deadline.
Theme grouping
Accepted articles are grouped to highlight shared neonatal priorities.
Guest editor support
Guest editors guide alignment and maintain scope focus.
Long term impact
Collections remain visible as new content is added over time.
Cross discipline reach
Themes encourage collaboration across neonatal subspecialties.
- Use theme keywords in the title and abstract.
- Explain fit in your cover letter and introduction.
- Provide complete data and ethics statements.
- Ensure figures and tables support the main outcomes.
- Confirm the article type matches the collection scope.
- Reference related papers in the ongoing collection when relevant.
For ongoing issue questions, email [email protected].
Ongoing collections keep neonatal innovations visible to clinicians, researchers, and policy teams.
These ongoing special issues considerations help avoid delays, support compliance, and keep neonatal manuscripts ready for rapid publication.
Plan approvals and documentation early so editorial checks can move smoothly and authors remain on schedule.
Clear coordination across teams reduces rework and strengthens trust in the final record.
Workflow clarity
Define roles, responsibilities, and expected response times for ongoing special issues tasks across all contributors.
Documentation readiness
Organize approvals, forms, and supporting files before final submission to avoid last minute delays.
Stakeholder alignment
Align coauthors, departments, and institutions on ongoing special issues decisions and approval pathways.
Timeline control
Build buffer time for reviews, approvals, and compliance checks tied to ongoing special issues.
Quality assurance
Confirm key elements are consistent across the manuscript, metadata, and supplementary files.
Communication cadence
Maintain clear updates with the editorial office and respond quickly to ongoing special issues requests.
Compliance tracking
Record required disclosures and policy statements to keep ongoing special issues documentation complete.
Version control
Keep a clear version history so revisions and ongoing special issues changes are traceable.
- Confirm the responsible contact for ongoing special issues coordination.
- Validate that required statements are included and up to date.
- Double check consistency between forms and manuscript text.
- Record timelines and key dates to avoid delays.
- Retain documentation for institutional or funder reporting.
- Keep a change log for ongoing special issues updates during revision.
- Review policy alignment before final submission.
- Ask questions early if any requirements are unclear.
A final set of ongoing special issues checkpoints helps keep the submission complete and compliant.
These steps reduce back and forth and improve editorial efficiency.
Consistency check
Align terminology, abbreviations, and labels across the manuscript.
Readability check
Confirm the narrative is clear for neonatal audiences and clinical teams.
Policy alignment
Verify ongoing special issues statements match journal policies and funder expectations.
Submission readiness
Confirm files, disclosures, and metadata are complete.
Quality review
Recheck figures, tables, and supplements for accuracy.
Timeline review
Confirm deadlines for approvals and final submission.
- Check contact details for accuracy.
- Ensure core statements appear in the correct section.
- Review timelines and expectations with coauthors.
- Verify that required supplements are included.
- Confirm that disclosures match funding records.
- Ensure submission files use clear names and versions.
Launch or Contribute to a Special Issue
Advance neonatal and perinatal care through focused collections with high visibility.
