Become a Guest Editor at Bionatura Journal
Introduction
A special issue focuses on a specific research area that has broad appeal and aligns with the objectives and scope of Bionatura Journal. These special editions allow for an in-depth review of a topic, exploration of previously unaddressed aspects, proposal of new approaches, exchange of perspectives, and encouragement of new research lines. Additionally, they can be organized to recognize an individual's or group's contribution to the field or to commemorate a specific date or event.
These special issues attract high-quality articles and are often organized by guest editors, who are crucial in selecting relevant contributions and managing the editorial process.
Bionatura Journal highly values interdisciplinary research that bridges different Life Sciences disciplines. The journal highly appreciates and promotes articles demonstrating connections and applications across various fields.
This page provides information on the benefits, requirements, and process of becoming a guest editor for a special issue in Bionatura Journal.
Benefits of Being a Guest Editor
- Collaboration with Experts: Connect with renowned researchers in your field to generate synergies and explore different approaches to the same topic.
- Impact on the Scientific Community: Articles published in special issues often receive more citations and downloads than in regular issues.
- In-Depth Research: The opportunity to address a specific topic with greater detail.
- Fast Publication: Articles in special issues are often processed more quickly.
- Increased Visibility: Special issues usually receive additional promotion to enhance their reach and impact.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Serving as a guest editor can be a step towards joining the journal's editorial board.
- Promotion of Interdisciplinary Research: Bionatura Journal encourages studies that integrate various disciplines within the Life Sciences, facilitating the dissemination of innovative approaches and cross-disciplinary applications.
Requirements to Become a Guest Editor
Bionatura Journal collaborates with recognized researchers in their respective fields to ensure the quality of special issues. The criteria include:
- Publication Record: A strong track record of publications in the research area relevant to the proposed special issue.
- Professional Qualifications: Academic credentials and relevant experience in the subject matter.
- Institutional Affiliation: Belonging to a recognized academic or research institution.
- Clear and Well-Defined Proposal: Submit a detailed framework for the special issue.
- Interdisciplinary Relevance: Special consideration will be given to topics that connect different disciplines within the Life Sciences.
If you are an early-career researcher, we recommend collaborating with a more experienced colleague as a co-guest editor.
How to Become a Guest Editor
There are two main ways to become a guest editor:
- By Invitation: Bionatura Journal may invite experts to organize a special issue on a topic of interest.
- By Proposal: Researchers can submit a special issue proposal, which the editorial team will review. If approved, the guest editor will assume responsibility for the article review and selection process.
Criteria for Special Issue Proposals
A proposal must include:
- Special issue topic and its relevance to the scientific field.
- Objectives and expected contributions to the academic community.
- Preliminary list of potential authors and articles (the papers don't need to be completed at the time of the proposal).
- Publication timeline, including deadlines for submission, review, and publication.
- A brief biography of the guest editors, highlighting their experience and contributions in the field.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Explanation of how the special issue will foster connections between different disciplines within the Life Sciences.
A special issue typically contains between 5 and 20 articles and an introductory editorial written by the guest editor. If fewer than three articles are accepted after peer review, they may be published as independent articles in the journal.
If you would like to propose a special issue, please contact us via editor@bionaturajournal.com or visit the Bionatura Journal website for more details.
Support for Guest Editors
Bionatura Journal provides resources and assistance to facilitate the work of guest editors. This includes:
- Promotion of the special issue through our networks and distribution channels.
- Guidance on fostering interdisciplinary research, ensuring that studies published in special issues contribute to the advancement of various Life Sciences disciplines.
- Ongoing support from the Editorial Committee and Bionatura Journal's technical team, who will be available at all times to guide and assist guest editors at every stage of the article review process.
- Institutional Email for the Guest Editor: The guest editor will receive a dedicated email address with the Bionatura Journal domain, allowing articles to be sent directly to them.
- Use of official journal templates and documents: Authors must submit their articles using the format and documents provided in the journal's "Submitted" section, ensuring consistency and compliance with editorial standards.
- Funding for Article Processing Charges (APCs): The guest editor, in collaboration with the Bionatura Journal Editorial Committee, will actively participate in seeking general funding for the entire special issue. This effort aims to cover APC costs, facilitating broader participation from researchers and ensuring high-quality contributions.