Ongoing Special IssueAdvanced Rheumatology Science
Ongoing special issues gather timely research across priority rheumatology topics. These collections highlight emerging evidence, accelerate discovery, and connect interdisciplinary teams around shared challenges.
About the Ongoing Special Issue
Ongoing special issues provide a flexible, year round pathway for publishing focused research without fixed deadlines. They are ideal for fast moving areas such as biologic therapies, imaging advances, and precision medicine.
Accepted papers are published on a rolling basis and grouped into a curated collection that remains open for new contributions. This model improves visibility and encourages ongoing collaboration.
Authors should ensure that their manuscript aligns with the theme and clearly states its rheumatology relevance.
Example Focus Areas
- Inflammatory arthritis and autoimmunity
- Connective tissue disease and vasculitis
- Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease
- Imaging, biomarkers, and precision medicine
- Biologics, small molecules, and safety
- Rehabilitation and patient reported outcomes
Why Contribute
Focused Visibility
Special issue placement highlights your work within a curated collection promoted to rheumatology researchers.
Timely Publication
Rolling publication keeps research accessible without waiting for a fixed issue deadline.
Interdisciplinary Reach
Collections bring together rheumatology scientists, clinicians, and applied researchers.
Ongoing collections also encourage invited reviews and collaborative responses to emerging rheumatology challenges, which can increase citation impact over time.
Editorial Process and Timeline
Ongoing special issue submissions follow the same peer review standards as regular articles. The editorial team assigns expert reviewers and provides decision guidance focused on methodological rigor.
Time lines vary by complexity and reviewer availability, often significantly.
Accepted articles are published as soon as production is complete and are added to the collection with clear thematic labeling.
Process Overview
- Initial scope and ethics check
- Peer review by subject experts
- Author revisions and decision
- Production and proofing
- Publication with DOI
- Placement in the special issue collection
How to Submit to an Ongoing Special Issue
Manuscripts must follow the standard author guidelines and clearly indicate the special issue theme during submission.
Add the special issue title in your cover letter and in the submission comments.
Ensure formatting, ethics statements, and reporting standards meet journal requirements.
All submissions undergo standard peer review and editorial evaluation.
Article Processing Charges apply only after acceptance. Waivers may be considered on request.
Propose a New Ongoing Theme
We welcome proposals for new ongoing special issues led by qualified guest editors. Proposals should describe the scope, relevance to rheumatology, and expected contribution to the field.
To propose a theme, visit the special issue proposal page or contact the editorial office with a short concept note and suggested timeline.
Guest editors are expected to coordinate reviews and uphold journal ethics and standards.
Submit to the Ongoing Special Issue
Choose your preferred submission method and join a focused collection of rheumatology research.
Email: [email protected] | Response within 24 business hours | Special issue support available
