Ongoing Special Issue
IJCY hosts ongoing special issues that highlight emerging cytokine research themes and targeted clinical challenges.
Authors are encouraged to review current calls and submit work that aligns with active themes.
Why Researchers Trust Us
Fast Publication
Average 4 weeks to first decision, 3 weeks to publication after acceptance
Expert Review
35+ editorial board members specializing in cytokine biology and immunology
Global Reach
Research disseminated to immunology professionals in 45+ countries immediately
Rigorous Standards
Double-blind peer review ensuring highest scientific quality and reproducibility
Journal at a Glance
International Journal of Cytokine publishes research that advances understanding of immune signaling, inflammation, and translational immunology. The journal emphasizes rigorous methodology, clear reporting, and clinical relevance to support evidence based care.
Our publishing model combines rapid editorial triage with expert peer review so that cytokine research can move from discovery to application efficiently.
- Peer reviewed open access journal focused on cytokine science.
- Double blind peer review and structured editorial decisions.
- DOI assignment and metadata delivery for discoverability.
- Global readership across immunology and clinical communities.
Quality and Transparency Commitment
Quality assurance is embedded throughout the IJCY workflow. Editorial screening, ethical checks, and reviewer guidance ensure that published results are credible, reproducible, and clinically meaningful.
Authors receive clear decision letters and detailed revision guidance, helping them improve manuscripts and communicate findings with precision.
- Structured reviewer criteria and decision templates.
- Integrity checks for originality and data clarity.
- Transparent timelines and consistent communication.
About Ongoing Special Issues
Ongoing special issues are curated collections led by guest editors. They focus on timely topics such as cytokine targeted therapies, immune signaling networks, and translational immunology.
Each issue follows the same peer review standards as regular submissions while receiving focused visibility.
How to Find Current Calls
Current calls are announced on the journal website and through editorial communications. Authors can request the latest list of active topics from the editorial office.
- Review the journal page for active calls.
- Contact the editorial office for topic updates.
- Submit early to align with issue timelines.
Submission Guidance
When submitting to an ongoing special issue, select the issue during submission and reference the theme in the cover letter. This helps editors route your manuscript efficiently.
If you are unsure about fit, email the editorial office for a scope check.
Ongoing Issue Visibility
Accepted articles appear online immediately and are grouped into the ongoing issue page as they are finalized. Early submissions can gain visibility sooner within the collection.
Authors should monitor issue timelines and respond to revisions promptly to align with publication schedules.
This keeps the collection cohesive and timely.
Timeline and Updates
Ongoing issues are refreshed as new manuscripts are accepted. The editorial office can provide expected closing dates or submission windows for each theme.
Maintaining clear timelines helps authors plan data analysis and revision schedules.
- Check the journal page for updated calls.
- Request confirmation of closing dates.
- Submit early to secure review slots.
Contact for Active Topics
Ongoing Special Issue Updates
Email the editorial office to receive the latest list of active special issue topics.
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