Proposed Special Issue
Propose a special issue that focuses on emerging cytokine topics, therapeutic strategies, or translational immunology challenges.
IJCY supports guest editors with structured workflows, promotion, and editorial guidance.
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.
Why Propose a Special Issue
Special issues create focused collections that highlight high impact themes in cytokine science. They attract targeted submissions and increase visibility for guest editors and authors.
IJCY provides editorial support, marketing visibility, and indexing distribution to amplify each collection.
Proposal Components
Theme and Rationale
Define the scientific focus and explain why it is timely.
Guest Editor Team
Provide names, affiliations, and relevant expertise.
Draft Timeline
Include expected dates for call, submissions, and decisions.
Targeted Topics
List subthemes and manuscript types to guide authors.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals are reviewed for alignment with IJCY scope, scientific relevance, and feasibility. Priority is given to topics with clear clinical or translational impact.
- Alignment with cytokine biology and immunology.
- Strength of guest editor expertise.
- Potential for high quality submissions.
Guest Editor Responsibilities
Guest editors collaborate with the journal to manage peer review and promote the call for papers. The editorial office supports workflow management and production coordination.
Plan
Finalize scope and timeline with the editorial office.
Promote
Share the call with relevant research communities.
Review
Oversee peer review with IJCY support.
Publish
Approve final selections and issue assembly.
Timeline and Promotion
Special issues follow a structured timeline to keep submissions and reviews on track. The editorial office coordinates call announcements and promotion across journal channels.
Guest editors are encouraged to share the call through conferences, society lists, and research networks to attract high quality submissions.
Flexible scheduling is possible when aligned with major scientific meetings or consortium timelines.
- Month 1: proposal approval and call launch.
- Months 2 to 4: submissions and review.
- Months 5 to 6: revisions and final decisions.
Special Issue Proposal Contact
Submit a Proposal
Send your special issue concept and guest editor details to the editorial office.
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