Proposed Special Issue
Develop focused collections that shape depression and therapy research.
Propose a Special Issue for JDT
Special issues spotlight emerging areas in depression care and mental health therapy.
Share a clear plan to curate high impact manuscripts and expert commentary.
Journal at a glance: ISSN 2476-1710 | DOI Prefix 10.14302/issn.2476-1710 | License CC BY 4.0 | Peer reviewed, open access journal.
Special issues highlight emerging priorities in depression research and therapy innovation. Proposals should define a clear theme, clinical impact, and editorial plan.
We welcome proposals that advance population health, therapeutic innovation, or implementation science in mental health.
- Proposed title and thematic focus
- Rationale and clinical relevance
- Guest editor names and affiliations
- Planned article types and estimated volume
- Target audience and expected impact
- Proposed timeline for submissions and review
- Potential contributors or invited authors
- Ethics and reporting expectations
- Plans for outreach or promotion
- Lead contact information for the proposal ([email protected])
- Coordinate peer review with the editorial office
- Ensure scope alignment and ethical compliance
- Maintain timelines and communicate with authors
- Provide clear decision recommendations
- Support promotional activities for accepted papers
- Submit a short issue summary upon completion
Submit a proposal summary via email.
Editorial review for scope and feasibility.
Approval and confirmation of timeline.
Launch with a formal call for papers.
Ready to Propose a Special Issue?
Share your concept and timeline with the editorial office.
