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Guest-edited collections in neurology

Journal of Neurological Research and Therapy · ISSN 2470-5020

Focused, peer-reviewed, open-access collections on a single important topic in clinical or translational neurology, held to exactly the same standards as the regular journal. Here is what is open now, and how to propose one.

Propose a special issue See open calls
Open for submission

Current special issues

Every special issue runs to the journal normal standards: independent peer review, open access with a permanent Crossref DOI, and the standard article processing charge.

Accepting submissions

Neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction in motor neuron disorders

Motor neuron disorders involve the progressive loss of motor neurons, in which mitochondrial abnormalities, electron-transport-chain dysregulation, oxidative stress and energy failure contribute to motor and cognitive decline. This special issue brings together mechanistic, preclinical and translational research on neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction in motor neuron disorders, including candidate neuroprotective and therapeutic strategies.

Guest editor: Prof. (Dr.) Sidharth Mehan, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, India · ORCID 0000-0003-0034-835X
Topics of interest
  • Motor neuron dysfunction and degeneration
  • Mitochondrial abnormalities and ETC-complex dysregulation
  • Energy failure and oxidative stress
  • Cognitive and behavioral alterations
Submit to this special issue

Submit through ManuscriptZone and reference the special issue title in your cover letter.

How JNRT special issues work

Same rigour, a sharper focus

A special issue concentrates attention on one timely topic in neurology without lowering any bar.

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Guest-edited

A subject-expert guest editor shapes the scope and coordinates the call, working alongside the JNRT editorial office.

2

Independently reviewed

Every manuscript gets the same Single-blind (double-blind on request) peer review as a regular submission. A guest editor never rules on their own paper.

3

Open and standard-priced

Articles publish open access under CC BY 4.0 at the journal standard APC of $2,100, with no premium for being in a collection.

Lead a collection

Propose a special issue

Special issues spotlight fast-moving areas of neurology and assemble a coherent, discoverable collection. Established researchers can propose and guest-edit one, with full editorial support and a dedicated collection page, discoverable in Google Scholar and OpenAlex.

What a good proposal includes

Theme and rationale

A clear topic scope, why it matters now, and the gap in the neurology literature the issue will address.

Guest editor and ORCID

The name, affiliation, subject expertise and ORCID iD of each proposed guest editor.

Timeline

Proposed dates for the call opening, the submission window, and target publication.

Targeted topics

Suggested subtopics and article types to guide and focus submissions.

What a guest editor does
1

Plan

Finalise the topic scope and submission timeline with the editorial office.

2

Promote

Share the call for papers through your networks and research communities.

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Review

Manage independent peer review with full JNRT support, never deciding on your own paper.

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Publish

Approve final selections as the collection assembles online.

Send us your idea

Proposals are assessed for fit and feasibility: alignment with the JNRT neurology scope and readership, the strength of the guest-editor team, the novelty and urgency of the topic, and the potential for high-quality submissions.

Start a proposal Email the editorial office
Questions

Special issues FAQ

Straight answers on what is open, how proposals work, and the standards that apply.

Does JNRT have any special issues open right now?
Yes. 1 special issue is open for submission. See the open calls above, each listed with its scope, guest editor and deadline. JNRT also accepts regular submissions in neurology year-round.
What is a special issue at JNRT?
A guest-edited, themed collection of peer-reviewed articles on a focused topic in clinical or translational neurology. It runs to the same standards as the regular journal: the same Single-blind (double-blind on request) peer review, the same open-access publication with a permanent Crossref DOI, and the same article processing charge.
How do I propose a special issue?
Email the editorial office with a working title, a short scope of about 200 to 300 words, the name, affiliation and ORCID iD of each proposed guest editor, and an indicative timeline. The editorial office reviews every proposal for fit with the journal neurology scope, scientific rigour and feasibility before any call is opened.
Who can be a guest editor?
An established researcher with a strong publication record in the proposed neurology topic and no unmanaged conflicts of interest. Guest editors shape the scope and coordinate the call, and oversee independent peer review with support from the editorial office. Final decisions rest with the journal.
Are special-issue articles reviewed or priced differently?
No. Every special-issue manuscript undergoes the same independent peer review as a regular submission, and a guest editor never decides on their own paper. Articles carry the journal standard APC of $2,100, payable only on acceptance. There is no premium for appearing in a collection.
How will I know when a new special issue opens?
Accepted calls are listed on this page with their scope, keywords and deadline. You can also watch the Call for Papers page or email the editorial office to register interest in a topic so we can let you know when a relevant call opens.

Have a topic worth a collection?

Propose a special issue, or submit your neurology research to the regular journal: same open access, same independent review, a first decision in about three weeks.

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