International Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Ongoing Special Issues

Active collections currently accepting submissions

IJBM curates special issues on timely topics in skeletal science. These collections provide a focused venue for related studies and are promoted as cohesive resources.

This page is updated as new calls open and current collections close.

If you are planning a submission, review the scope and deadlines listed for each active call.

Active Calls

Review current collections and deadlines.

Guest Editors

Special issues led by subject matter experts.

Focused Reach

Thematic promotion increases visibility.

Current Special Issue Opportunities

Ongoing special issues may focus on osteoporosis prevention, fracture healing, CKD mineral and bone disorder, endocrine regulation, imaging innovation, or pediatric and aging related bone health.

Authors should review each call for papers to confirm scope and submission requirements.

Each call lists scope, guest editor contacts, and deadline expectations so authors can plan submissions and revisions with confidence.

Submission deadlines are listed with each call.

Timelines vary by collection.

Special issues are managed by guest editors with subject expertise and supported by the IJBM editorial office to maintain consistent standards.

If your manuscript aligns with multiple themes, choose the closest match and explain the alignment in the cover letter.

Submission Alignment

Choose the special issue that best fits your research objectives and methodology.

Publication Timing

Accepted articles publish as soon as they complete review and production, then appear together when the collection closes.

Why Special Issues Matter

01

Cohesive Evidence

Collections bring related studies together for stronger evidence synthesis.
02

Reader Focus

Readers can quickly identify relevant research within a defined theme.
03

Promotion

Special issue announcements highlight your work to targeted audiences.
04

Editorial Oversight

Guest editors and IJBM staff ensure rigorous review and consistent quality.
05

Timely Publication

Articles publish as soon as they are ready, then are grouped in the final collection.

Collection Structure

Ongoing collections typically include a mix of article types.

Core

Original Research

Full Primary data

Evidence

Review

Synthesis Articles

Review Context

Insight

Staying Informed

Scroll for tips on tracking and participating in ongoing special issues.

ALERT

Check Updates

Visit the page regularly for new calls and deadlines.

FIT

Confirm Fit

Match your manuscript to the collection scope.

TIM

Plan Timing

Submit early to allow time for review and revisions.

HELP

Get Guidance

Contact the editorial office if you need clarification on scope.

Questions About Ongoing Issues?

Contact the editorial office for current special issue details.

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Submit Your Manuscript

Join an active special issue in bone and mineral metabolism.

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