Proposed Special Issue
Journal of Lung Cancer Epidemiology (JLCE) welcomes proposals for focused collections that address urgent research gaps.
Successful proposals combine a clear scope with a realistic plan for high quality submissions.
What makes a strong proposal
Compelling theme
Addresses a timely question in lung cancer epidemiology.
Defined scope
Clear inclusion criteria and boundaries for submissions.
Editorial leadership
Guest editors with strong publication records.
Community reach
Evidence of author interest or collaborative networks.
Feasible timeline
Realistic milestones for invitations and review.
Translational impact
Potential to influence prevention or screening policy.
Diversity
Balance of methods, regions, or populations.
Ethics readiness
Ability to manage conflicts and reviewer independence.
Information to include
Working title
Provide a clear title and short rationale.
Scope summary
Explain the topic and research gap addressed.
Guest editor bios
Names, affiliations, and short bios.
Contributor list
Potential authors or invited contributors.
Timeline
Submission window and review milestones.
Outreach plan
How the issue will be promoted to the community.
Conflicts of interest
Disclose any conflicts for guest editors.
Reviewer suggestions
Optional list of potential reviewers.
How proposals are reviewed
Scope fit
Alignment with JLCE priorities and readership.
Feasibility
Likelihood of securing strong submissions.
Scientific value
Potential to advance evidence or policy.
Resource needs
Editorial capacity to support the issue.
Ethics oversight
Plans for conflict management.
Timeline review
Confirmation that deadlines are achievable.
Balance
Coverage of diverse methods or viewpoints.
Sustainability
Opportunity for ongoing thematic series.
Responsibilities and expectations
Guest editors help shape the call for papers, recommend reviewers, and provide scope guidance. Final decisions remain aligned with JLCE editorial policies.
Guest editors must disclose conflicts and avoid handling submissions where conflicts exist.
Send proposals to [email protected] and we will confirm next steps.
Structuring a realistic schedule
Define a realistic submission window that accounts for reviewer recruitment and revision cycles.
Plan for staggered submissions so peer review capacity remains manageable.
Coordinate outreach early with registries and consortium partners to secure submissions.
Responsibilities to highlight
Scope screening
Ensure submissions match the theme and epidemiology focus.
Reviewer recommendations
Suggest qualified reviewers without conflicts.
Decision guidance
Provide input on decisions while respecting JLCE policies.
Communication
Keep the editorial office informed about delays or issues.
Conflict management
Disclose conflicts and recuse when needed.
Quality oversight
Encourage consistent reporting and data transparency.
Keeping proposals on track
Assign a primary contact for the proposal to coordinate timelines and communications with the editorial office.
We will provide feedback on feasibility and may request adjustments to ensure review capacity is sufficient.
Elements that strengthen proposals
Include a short rationale, target communities, and the public health impact of the theme.
List expected contributors or partner registries to demonstrate submission feasibility.
Launch or Join a Special Issue
Propose a focused theme or submit to an ongoing collection in lung cancer epidemiology.
