Propose a Special Issue in Carbohydrate Science
Special Issues spotlight high-impact themes in glycoscience and carbohydrate research. We welcome proposals from established researchers and emerging leaders with a strong scholarly network and a clear vision for advancing the field.
Why Special Issues Matter
Focused issues accelerate progress by bringing together leading research on a shared theme.
Special Issues create an organized forum for emerging topics such as glycan engineering, novel polysaccharide materials, microbiome-carbohydrate interactions, and carbohydrate-driven therapeutics. These collections attract concentrated readership and increase citation potential by aligning complementary studies in a single, discoverable issue.
Guest editors shape the theme, define scope, and build a community of contributors. The journal provides editorial infrastructure, peer review support, and production services to ensure a high-quality, timely publication.
Focused Visibility
Collections increase discoverability and thematic impact.
Community Building
Unite researchers around a shared glycoscience challenge.
Editorial Support
Dedicated staff and peer review infrastructure.
What to Include in a Proposal
Clear proposals help us evaluate fit and feasibility.
Theme and Rationale
- Title and thematic scope
- Scientific relevance and novelty
- Alignment with journal scope
- Expected community interest
Guest Editor Team
- Names, affiliations, expertise
- Editorial experience summary
- Roles and responsibilities
- Conflict of interest disclosures
Contributor Pipeline
- Prospective author list
- Confirmed commitments
- Planned article types
- Estimated volume
Timeline
- Submission window
- Review milestones
- Target publication date
- Promotion activities
Review and Approval Process
We evaluate proposals for quality, feasibility, and impact.
Proposal Review
Editorial assessment
Scope Confirmation
Theme alignment check
Timeline Agreement
Milestones and workflow
Launch
Public call for papers
Approved proposals receive dedicated support, including promotional materials, submission guidance, and editorial coordination. Guest editors work closely with the journal to ensure consistent standards and timely outcomes.
Guest Editor Responsibilities
Guest editors shape the scientific quality and success of the Special Issue.
Guest editors are expected to define the scope clearly, invite qualified contributors, and uphold the journal's ethical and quality standards. They assist in reviewer selection, provide oversight for peer review timelines, and help maintain consistent decision criteria across submissions. Guest editors do not make final acceptance decisions independently; the journal maintains editorial oversight to ensure fairness and integrity.
We provide administrative and production support, but guest editors should plan a realistic timeline and maintain communication with contributors. A successful Special Issue balances ambition with feasibility, resulting in a cohesive collection that advances carbohydrate science and attracts sustained readership.
How Proposals Are Evaluated
We review proposals for scientific value and feasibility.
Proposals are assessed based on thematic relevance, the strength of the guest editor team, and the likelihood of attracting high-quality submissions. We also consider whether the theme represents a timely and distinct contribution to carbohydrate science and whether the proposed timeline is realistic.
Lead a High-Impact Special Issue
Bring the carbohydrate science community together around a focused, timely theme.
