Special Issues
Curated collections advancing breastfeeding science, clinical practice, and public health impact
Why Publish in a JBFB Special Issue?
Special issues bring together focused research on emerging topics, creating high-impact collections that attract concentrated readership and citations. Your work joins a curated cohort of related studies, amplifying visibility and fostering collaboration across the breastfeeding research community.
Enhanced Visibility
Special issue articles are promoted together, reaching targeted audiences interested in your specific research area.
Expert Curation
Guest editors with domain expertise guide the collection, ensuring high-quality peer review and thematic coherence.
Community Building
Connect with researchers working on similar questions. Special issues often catalyze collaborations and research networks.
Priority Processing
Dedicated editorial handling ensures timely review and publication to meet special issue timelines.
Submit your research to one of our active special issue collections. Each issue is guest-edited by recognized experts who provide focused peer review within your specialty area.
Human Milk Bioactives: From Molecules to Infant Health
Exploring the bioactive components of human milk and their mechanisms of action in infant development, immune protection, and long-term health outcomes.
Lactation Support Interventions: Evidence to Practice
Translating research into effective clinical practice. Studies evaluating interventions that improve breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity across diverse populations.
Breastfeeding Equity: Addressing Disparities
Research examining disparities in breastfeeding outcomes and evaluating interventions to promote equity across racial, socioeconomic, and geographic dimensions.
What Makes JBFB Special Issues Different?
Our special issues go beyond simple article groupings. Each collection is designed to advance the field:
- Thematic Coherence: Guest editors ensure all articles contribute to a unified research narrative
- Cross-Disciplinary Reach: Collections bridge biology, clinical practice, and public health perspectives
- Actionable Insights: Every issue includes synthesis pieces translating findings to practice and policy
- Lasting Impact: Special issues remain promoted and discoverable long after initial publication
- Same Rigorous Review: All articles undergo standard peer review - no shortcuts on quality
Choose Your Issue
Select the special issue that best fits your research topic and scope
Submit Online
Use our manuscript portal and indicate the special issue in your cover letter
Expert Review
Guest editors coordinate focused peer review with domain specialists
Publish & Promote
Accepted articles join the collection with coordinated visibility campaigns
Propose a Special Issue
Have an emerging topic that deserves focused attention? We welcome proposals from researchers who want to guest-edit a special issue collection.
Topic & Rationale
Describe the research area, its timeliness, and why a special issue would benefit the field
Scope & Articles
Outline the types of manuscripts expected and estimate the number of articles (typically 8-15)
Guest Editors
Identify 2-3 guest editors with relevant expertise and publication track records
Timeline
Propose submission deadline and target publication date (typically 12-18 months)
Send proposals to [email protected] with subject line "JBFB Special Issue Proposal"
Ready to Contribute?
Join our growing collection of focused research advancing breastfeeding science and practice worldwide.
