Ongoing Special Issue
JSEM maintains a rolling slate of special issues that focus on high priority topics in sports medicine and exercise science. These collections accelerate collaboration and concentrate evidence in areas of rapid growth.
Overview
Ongoing special issues are open for submissions and are managed by guest editors in partnership with the JSEM editorial office. Each issue follows journal standards for peer review, ethics, and production quality.
Current Themes
Injury Prevention
Screening, load management, and risk reduction.
Performance Recovery
Rehabilitation and return to play outcomes.
Exercise Medicine
Clinical exercise interventions and population health.
Data and Wearables
Biomechanics, sensors, and analytics.
How to Submit
To contribute to an ongoing special issue, select the relevant issue title during submission and mention it in your cover letter. Ensure that your manuscript aligns with the specific scope described by the guest editors.
Special issue submissions receive the same editorial screening and peer review as regular articles. Accepted papers are published immediately upon completion of production and then listed on the special issue page.
Key Details
Deadlines
Each ongoing issue has its own submission window. Submit early to allow time for revisions.
Guest Editor Guidance
Follow issue specific instructions in addition to journal guidelines.
Issue Fit
Choose the issue that best matches your manuscript focus and highlight the theme in the cover letter.
Deadlines
Submit early to allow time for revisions before issue closing dates.
Promotion
Special issues are promoted as cohesive collections, increasing visibility for each article.
Issue Selection
Select the issue that best aligns with your manuscript and emphasize the theme in your cover letter.
Communication
Contact the editorial office if you are unsure about fit or deadlines. Early guidance can prevent delays.
Eligibility
Confirm that your manuscript addresses the specific aims of the issue and fits the stated methodology scope. Misaligned submissions may be redirected to regular issues.
Submission Timing
Submit early to allow time for revisions before issue closing dates and to secure placement within the issue timeline.
Choosing the Right Issue
Review the special issue scope and match your manuscript to the stated objectives. Use the issue theme in your introduction and keywords to improve reviewer matching. If unsure, contact the editorial office for guidance before submission.
Deadline Planning
Plan submissions early to allow time for revisions before issue close dates.
Issue Updates
Monitor the journal site for updated timelines or scope notes from guest editors.
Issue Fit Confirmation
Verify that your manuscript aligns with issue aims and methods. Misaligned submissions may be reassigned to regular issues.
Issue Deadlines
Track issue deadlines and plan submissions to allow time for revisions before closing dates.
Scope Alignment
Align your introduction and methods with the issue theme to support reviewer matching and editorial fit. If your manuscript only partially fits the theme, contact the editorial office before submission to avoid delays.
Clear scope alignment improves acceptance potential and ensures placement within the issue timeline.
Explore ongoing special issues
Submit your manuscript and select the special issue in your cover letter.
