• Theme rationale and relevance to integrative health
• Guest editor team with affiliations and expertise
• Draft call for papers and key topics
• Timeline for submissions, review, and publication

Proposals that address clinical impact, wellness outcomes, and policy translation are prioritized.

Strong proposals identify gaps in evidence and propose a cohesive set of topics that align with current practice needs.

• Mindfulness and resilience interventions for chronic stress
• Integrative approaches to pain management and recovery
• Traditional healing systems and evidence based evaluation
• Lifestyle interventions linking nutrition, sleep, and movement
• Integrative care models in primary or community health settings

Proposals are assessed for scientific relevance, feasibility, and editorial capacity. Clear outreach plans improve approval likelihood.

Guest editors should propose outreach strategies to attract submissions from diverse regions and disciplines. This may include professional society outreach, research networks, or clinical communities.

Guest editors help identify reviewers, coordinate outreach, and recommend decisions in collaboration with journal leadership.

Guest editors maintain consistent review standards and manage timelines for invited submissions.

The journal provides templates, reviewer guidance, and promotional support for approved special issues. Editorial staff assist with workflow coordination and quality control.

Special issue manuscripts are evaluated under the same peer review standards as regular submissions. Guest editors should encourage transparent methods, ethics compliance, and complete reporting.

Proposals should estimate expected submission volume and the potential pool of contributors. This helps the journal plan reviewer capacity and production timelines.

Clear volume estimates also support realistic deadlines and production planning.

Early communication with the editorial office helps refine scope and timelines.

Well scoped proposals move through review faster and clarify expectations for contributors.

Special issues provide concentrated visibility, support community collaboration, and highlight leadership in integrative health science.

Accepted proposals receive promotional support through journal channels and coordinated outreach to relevant research communities.