Special Issue Policy

What is a Special Issue?
ARSL has launched a Special Issue program. Special Issues compile research hotspots or thematic topics in specific fields. The Special Issue program is led by experts in the field serving as Guest Editors, who are responsible for advancing the project. All accepted manuscripts will be included in both regular journal issues and the Special Issue.

Benefits of a Special Issue

  • Easier to be discovered and cited.
  • Promote academic exchange in the field.
  • Avoid repeated discussions on the same topic.
  • Disseminate the latest research results.
  • Expand the visibility and influence of a field, enabling more experts to focus on the topic.

Benefits of Being a Guest Editor

  • Expand visibility.
  • Initiate communication and establish collaborations more quickly.
  • Learn the latest research results.
  • Enjoy the privilege of waived article processing fees.

How to Promote the Publication of a Special Issue?

There are two ways to obtain a Special Issue proposal:

  • Guest Editors will be invited by the Assistant Editor to submit professional proposals.
  • Authors and readers are welcome to submit proposals to the editorial office via email, and the Editor-in-Chief will evaluate the feasibility and suitability of the proposal for the journal.

Proposal Preparation
A good topic is a key element of success. Each candidate topic will be screened by the Editor-in-Chief to determine if it aligns with the scope of the journal. Popular topics are generally more attractive.

Proposals should include the necessary information:

  • List of Guest Editors
  • Manuscript types
  • Main topics
  • Submission deadline
  • Keywords

Special Issue: Ethics

ARSL follows the Core Practices and Best Practice Guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in all editorial processes. Each new submission must comply with the journal’s editorial policies, and any potentially unethical manuscripts will not proceed to the next stage. ARSL is committed to protecting the confidentiality of all submissions unless disclosure is necessary for publication purposes. All editors and reviewers must strictly adhere to the journal’s conflict of interest policy; any potential conflicts of interest should be reported to the editorial office. The editorial office may consider replacing editors or reviewers. As authors, they have the right to provide a list of experts to avoid collaborating with. For any requests regarding manuscript promotion, please contact the editorial office.

Special Issue Workflow
Manuscripts should be submitted through the Open Journal System (OJS) and undergo the double-blind peer review process (see Peer Review Policy).