Before You Submit
Review the Special Issue scope carefully and confirm your manuscript aligns with the theme. Special Issues follow the same peer review standards as regular issues, with an added focus on thematic fit.
Submission Steps
Follow these steps to ensure your manuscript is routed to the correct Special Issue.
Prepare Files
Manuscript, figures, data, and cover letter
Select Issue
Choose the correct Special Issue during submission
Submit Online
Complete submission and upload required files
Track Progress
Respond to reviewer comments and revise as needed
Tips for Success
Align your abstract and introduction with the Special Issue focus, and clearly state the novelty of your findings in relation to drug-resistant pathogens. Provide complete methods and data availability information to support rigorous review.
Special Issue APCs
APC rates for Special Issues are communicated within each call. Any discounts, waivers, or sponsorships will be clearly stated. Membership discounts apply where eligible.
Revision Expectations
When revisions are requested, provide a point-by-point response and highlight changes in the manuscript. If additional experiments are needed, explain feasibility and timelines. Timely revisions support coordinated Special Issue publication.
Special Issue Policies
Special Issue submissions follow the same ethical standards as regular issues. APC terms, discounts, or sponsorship arrangements are stated in the call for papers. If you are using membership benefits, contact the editorial office for confirmation.
Cover Letter and Scope Alignment
Use the cover letter to explain how your study advances the Special Issue theme. Mention the specific call title and highlight the clinical or public health relevance of your findings.
Data Availability Requirements
Special Issue manuscripts must include data availability statements and, when possible, repository links or accession numbers. Transparent data reporting improves review efficiency and community trust.
Submission Checklist
Confirm that your manuscript includes a data availability statement, ethics approvals where required, and complete references. Ensure figures and tables are labeled and that the Special Issue name is mentioned in the cover letter.
Contacting Guest Editors
If you are unsure about fit, contact the guest editor or editorial office with a short abstract. Early guidance can prevent misalignment and reduce review delays.
Submission Workflow for Guest Editors
After your special issue is approved, you will receive a dedicated submission link and timeline overview. Our editorial office assists with reviewer invitations, progress tracking, and consistent communication with contributing authors.
Guest editors can schedule planning calls with the journal team to confirm scope, reviewer pools, and outreach plans. This support improves submission quality and keeps the issue on schedule.
Promotion assets and outreach suggestions are provided to help guest editors attract strong submissions early in the timeline.
Contribute to a Focused AMR Collection
Special Issues provide higher visibility and community engagement for your research.
