Proposed Special Issue
Launch a focused collection on emerging diabetes bioinformatics themes.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2374-9431
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2374-9431
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
Bioinformatics, computational genomics, multi-omics integration, systems biology, clinical informatics, and data driven insights for diabetes and metabolic disease. We prioritize reproducible analytics.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
JBD welcomes proposals for special issues that highlight emerging areas in diabetes bioinformatics and computational metabolism. Special issues bring focused attention to fast moving topics and support collaborative research communities.
- Working title and thematic focus
- Rationale and relevance to diabetes bioinformatics
- Proposed guest editors and affiliations
- Target audience and expected contribution
- Preliminary list of potential contributors
- Timeline for submissions and reviews
Scientific Value
Clear contribution to diabetes data science and translational impact.
Editorial Capacity
Qualified guest editors with relevant expertise.
Community Interest
Evidence of demand and contributor engagement.
Feasibility
Realistic timelines and review capacity.
- Define scope and thematic boundaries
- Recommend reviewers and manage peer review
- Ensure ethical compliance and reporting quality
- Provide an editorial summary upon completion
The JBD editorial office supports special issue planning, reviewer coordination, and production workflows. Send proposals or questions to [email protected].
| Stage | Suggested Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Proposal Review | 2 to 3 weeks | Editorial evaluation and feedback |
| Call for Papers | 6 to 8 weeks | Outreach and author invitations |
| Peer Review | 6 to 10 weeks | Single blind review and revisions |
| Production | 3 to 4 weeks | Copyediting and DOI registration |
Can guest editors submit articles?
Yes, but their papers are handled by independent editors.
Are special issue APCs different?
Standard APCs apply, with membership discounts if eligible.
Can issues focus on datasets?
Yes, data resource themes are welcome.
JBD is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in bioinformatics and diabetes research. We emphasize reproducible computational methods, clear data provenance, and ethical compliance across all article types.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in computational and translational diabetes research.
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