Submit to Special Issue
Contribute your behavioral therapy and mental health research to a focused special issue collection in JBTM.
Join a Curated Research Collection
JBTM special issues bring together focused collections of behavioral therapy research on specific themes, providing comprehensive resources for mental health clinicians and researchers. Contributing to a special issue positions your work alongside leading research in the field and benefits from enhanced visibility through targeted promotion of the themed collection.
Special issue submissions undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular submissions, ensuring high-quality contributions that meet JBTM standards. Authors benefit from coordinated editorial management, themed collection promotion, and publication alongside researchers working on related mental health topics.
Contributing to a JBTM special issue offers several advantages for behavioral therapy researchers.
Enhanced Visibility
- Themed collection promotion to mental health community
- Social media campaigns highlighting special issue
- Newsletter announcements to JBTM readership
- Conference presentations by Guest Editors
Professional Networking
- Publication alongside field leaders in behavioral therapy
- Potential for collaboration opportunities
- Access to Guest Editor expertise and guidance
- Community building within your specialty area
Authors interested in contributing to a JBTM special issue should follow these steps for successful submission of their behavioral therapy research.
- Review the call for papers for specific special issue requirements and deadlines
- Confirm your manuscript topic aligns with the special issue theme in mental health
- Prepare your manuscript following standard JBTM author guidelines for behavioral research
- Submit through ManuscriptZone, selecting the appropriate special issue collection
- Include a cover letter referencing the special issue and Guest Editor name
- Indicate special issue submission in the manuscript submission system
Manuscript Requirements
Special issue submissions must meet all standard JBTM formatting and ethical requirements. Manuscripts are evaluated for scientific quality, relevance to the special issue theme, originality, and potential impact on behavioral therapy practice. Guest Editors may provide additional specific instructions for their special issue collection.
Special issue submissions receive priority processing to meet collection publication schedules. Authors typically receive initial decisions within three to four weeks of submission. Revisions should be completed promptly to ensure inclusion in the special issue collection alongside related mental health research.
Standard JBTM article processing charges apply to special issue submissions. JBTM members receive standard discounts on publication fees. Some special issues may offer promotional discounts. Check specific special issue announcements for any applicable fee reductions for behavioral therapy researchers.
Submit Your Research
Contribute to a JBTM special issue and advance behavioral therapy science.
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