Why Publish in a Special Issue
Special Issues bring related studies together under a shared theme, increasing visibility and creating a coherent research narrative. They are curated by guest editors with deep expertise in AMR and provide strong opportunities for collaboration and citation.
Typical Special Issue Themes
Topics evolve based on global AMR priorities, emerging outbreaks, and new therapeutic approaches.
Genomic Surveillance
Resistance evolution and molecular epidemiology
- Outbreak investigations
- Resistance gene mapping
- Transmission networks
- Global surveillance datasets
Novel Therapeutics
Strategies to combat MDR and XDR pathogens
- New antibiotic classes
- Phage and biologics
- Combination therapies
- Antivirulence approaches
Diagnostics & Stewardship
Rapid testing and antimicrobial use optimization
- Point-of-care diagnostics
- Susceptibility testing
- Stewardship programs
- Policy implementation
Finding Current Calls
Special Issues are announced on the journal website and through editorial communications. If you need the latest list of active themes, contact the editorial office for current deadlines and submission windows.
Quality Standards
Special Issues follow the same rigorous peer review as regular issues.
Timelines
Submit early to allow time for review and revisions.
Communication
Guest editors and the office provide updates throughout the process.
Finding Current Calls and Deadlines
Special Issues are announced on the journal website and through editorial communications. If you need the latest list of active calls and timelines, email the editorial office for guidance.
Quality Standards
Special Issues do not relax review standards. Manuscripts must demonstrate rigorous methodology, clear data reporting, and meaningful contributions to AMR research. Thematic alignment is important, but scientific merit remains the primary acceptance criterion.
Assessing Fit
If your manuscript is interdisciplinary, explain how it directly contributes to the Special Issue theme. A clear statement of novelty and relevance helps guest editors and reviewers assess fit quickly.
Communication and Updates
Guest editors may send periodic updates about timelines or review status. Prompt responses to editorial queries help keep the Special Issue on track.
Suggest a Future Theme
If you have a proposal for a new Special Issue topic, contact the editorial office with a short concept note and potential guest editor team. We welcome ideas that address emerging AMR challenges.
Submission Windows
Each Special Issue has a defined submission window. Extensions may be considered in exceptional cases, but requests should be made early to ensure schedule feasibility.
Tracking Progress and Milestones
Ongoing special issues are reviewed at defined milestones to confirm that timelines, reviewer availability, and topic relevance remain strong. Guest editors receive support to keep submissions moving and to resolve bottlenecks quickly.
Monthly status updates summarize submission volume, review progress, and expected publication timing so guest editors and authors stay aligned.
We monitor topic drift to keep the collection focused on its stated aims.
Join an Ongoing Special Issue
Publish in a focused collection and connect your work with the AMR research community.
