International Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Submit Special Issue

Contribute to focused collections in skeletal science

IJBM special issues bring together research on defined themes in bone biology and mineral metabolism. Submissions receive the same rigorous peer review as regular articles with added thematic visibility.

Choose the special issue that best fits your manuscript and indicate the collection during submission.

Special issues often focus on high priority topics and provide a strong platform for research that benefits from a thematic audience.

Thematic Fit

Align your manuscript with the special issue scope.

Expert Review

Guest editors coordinate field specific peer review.

Focused Visibility

Collections increase attention from targeted audiences.

How to Submit to a Special Issue

Review current calls for papers and select the collection that matches your research. Include a cover letter describing how your work contributes to the theme.

Special issue submissions follow standard IJBM policies including author guidelines, peer review, and APCs.

If you are unsure about fit, contact the editorial office before submission for guidance.

Submitting early allows time for revisions and increases the chance of inclusion before a collection closes.

Include keywords aligned with the special issue theme to support reviewer matching.

Selecting the Collection

Confirm scope fit and deadlines before submitting to a special issue.

Cover Letter

Explain how your manuscript aligns with the collection objectives.

Review Process

Guest editors manage peer review with support from the IJBM editorial office.

Benefits of Special Issue Submission

01

Thematic Visibility

Your article appears alongside related work, increasing targeted readership.
02

Coordinated Promotion

Collections receive dedicated announcements and outreach.
03

Expert Review

Guest editors select reviewers with specific topical expertise.
04

Network Growth

Publishing with peers fosters collaboration and citation connections.
05

Collection Impact

Grouped publications strengthen evidence synthesis and future guideline development.

Special Issue Article Types

Collections include a range of formats to support thematic depth.

Primary

Original Research

Full Data driven

Evidence

Synthesis

Review Articles

Review Context

Summary

Brief

Short Reports

Brief Rapid

Timely

Submission Tips

Scroll for practical guidance when submitting to a special issue.

SCOPE

Match Scope

Ensure your manuscript aligns with the announced theme.

DEAD

Respect Deadlines

Submit before the collection deadline for full consideration.

COMM

Communicate

Use the cover letter to link your work to the collection.

QUAL

Maintain Quality

Follow author guidelines to avoid avoidable delays.

Need Help Selecting a Collection?

Contact the editorial office for guidance on fit and deadlines.

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Submit Your Manuscript

Contribute to a special issue in bone and mineral metabolism.

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