Submit Special Issue
Guidance for submitting a manuscript to a JTRR special issue.
Submit to a focused collection with high visibility
Journal of Tissue Repair and Regeneration (JTRR) welcomes submissions to approved special issues aligned with tissue repair priorities.
Special issues follow the same editorial standards as regular articles while highlighting a focused theme.
Select the issue
Review active themes and choose the best fit for your manuscript.
Indicate the theme
Mention the special issue title in the cover letter.
Follow author guidelines
Prepare files according to the JTRR Instructions for Author.
Submit via portal
Upload the manuscript through ManuscriptZone or the submission form.
Monitor communications
Respond promptly to editorial and reviewer queries.
Track revisions
Use a clear response letter to address reviewer feedback.
Confirm data access
Provide repository links or controlled access instructions.
Declare conflicts
List funding and conflict of interest statements clearly.
- Main manuscript with structured sections and figure legends.
- Cover letter naming the special issue.
- High resolution figures uploaded separately.
- Conflict of interest and funding statements.
- Ethics approval documentation where required.
- Data availability statement describing access.
- Reporting guideline checklist where applicable.
- Supplementary files or datasets as needed.
Special issue manuscripts are handled by guest editors in partnership with JTRR editors to ensure consistent standards and unbiased decisions.
Reviews focus on methodological rigor, translational relevance, and alignment with the special issue scope.
If conflicts arise, the journal will reassign editors to preserve impartial review.
- Missing the special issue title in the cover letter.
- Incomplete data availability statements or missing repository links.
- Insufficient ethical approvals or consent documentation.
- Low resolution figures or unclear legends.
- Unclear description of methods or experimental controls.
- Incomplete conflict of interest or funding disclosures.
- Unclear scope alignment with the theme.
Accepted papers are published open access and grouped under the special issue theme to improve visibility.
If the issue closes before acceptance, the article may be published in the next available issue with special issue labeling.
Provide a detailed response letter that addresses each reviewer point. Highlight changes in the manuscript to accelerate editorial verification.
If additional experiments are not feasible, explain the limitations clearly and provide supporting analysis where possible.
If you are unsure about special issue fit, contact [email protected] before submitting.
We can confirm whether your manuscript aligns with the special issue scope.
Special issues provide a focused platform for timely research in tissue repair and regenerative medicine.
Start or Contribute to a Special Issue
Propose a focused collection or submit your work to an active theme in tissue repair and regeneration.
