Purpose of Special Issues

JPGR special issues bring focused attention to high impact themes in proteomics, genomics, and systems biology. They help readers compare methods, data standards, and translational implications across a curated set of articles.

We welcome proposals that highlight emerging technologies, clinical applications, or large scale molecular datasets with clear community relevance.

Ideal Themes and Topics

• Proteogenomics and integrated multi-omics workflows
• Biomarker validation in precision medicine
• Single cell proteomics and spatial genomics
• AI and machine learning in molecular data analysis
• Clinical proteomics for diagnostics and therapeutic monitoring
• Standardization of data pipelines and reporting

Proposal Essentials

Strong proposals define a clear clinical or scientific need, outline the contribution to the field, and include a preliminary topic list. The editorial team evaluates scope fit, feasibility, and anticipated impact.

• Theme statement with clinical or translational relevance
• Guest editor names, affiliations, and expertise
• Draft topic list and preferred article types
• Estimated manuscript volume and outreach strategy
• Proposed timeline for submission and review

Guest Editor Responsibilities

• Refine the call for papers and promote the theme
• Suggest qualified reviewers and advise on decisions
• Ensure submissions align with scope and data standards
• Collaborate with the editorial office on timelines

Suggested Timeline

Most special issues run on a six to nine month cycle depending on topic complexity and submission volume. The editorial office will refine timing with guest editors to keep review and production on schedule.

Support from JPGR

The editorial office provides templates for calls, promotional support, and workflow coordination. Guest editors receive guidance on reviewer recruitment and decision consistency.

Proposal Review Criteria

The editorial team evaluates proposals for scope fit, scientific impact, and feasibility. Clear timelines, targeted topics, and strong editorial leadership improve approval outcomes.

Proposals that demonstrate community demand and a realistic submission plan are prioritized.

Promotion and Outreach

Guest editors are encouraged to promote calls for papers through professional networks, conferences, and institutional channels. JPGR supports outreach with announcement templates and social updates.

A clear outreach plan improves submission volume and increases the visibility of the final collection.

Benefits of Leading a Special Issue

• Visibility as a leader in molecular science
• Opportunity to shape research agendas
• Collaboration across institutions and disciplines
• Potential for future editorial roles

Quality Standards

Special issue manuscripts must meet the same rigor and data transparency requirements as regular submissions. Guest editors should emphasize reproducibility, validated datasets, and clear methodological reporting.

Strong quality standards improve the credibility of the collection and increase its long term impact.

Consistent quality also strengthens the visibility of the issue across indexing platforms.

Special Issue FAQ

JPGR Commitment

JPGR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in proteomics and genomics. We emphasize reproducible methods, complete data statements, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in molecular publishing.