Special issues are collections of articles centered around a subject of special interest, which are organized and led by subject experts who take on the role of the guest editor. Authors should be aware that articles included in special issues are subject to the same criteria of quality, originality, and significance as regular articles. Articles in special issues are published in the regular issues of the journal when they are accepted, and these articles are additionally labeled to indicate that they belong to a special issue. This makes them discoverable within the special issue's collection.
Further information on SciencePG's Special Issue polices and guest editor responsibilities can be found here.
Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems welcomes all proposals corresponding to the aims and scope of this journal. The objectives of the special issues are to bring together recent high-quality research, promote key advances in theory and applications, and provide overviews of emerging domains.
Note: You can serve as the lead guest editor only after your Proposal Form has been approved. All articles submitted to the special issue can enjoy a 20% discount upon acceptance.
If you are ready to propose a special issue, please download the special issue proposal form and complete the required information. Once the form is filled out, you can submit it using one of the following three ways:
Option 1: Quick Submission
Option 2: Online Submission
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For unregistered users, please register at https://sso.sciencepg.com/register |
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For registered users, please log in at https://sso.sciencepg.com/login |
Once you are logged in, click on "Propose a Special Issue" under the "Special Issue" section.
Option 3: Email Submission
The completed proposal form can also be submitted by email to specialissue@sciencepg.com
Please type "Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems Special Issue Proposal" as the subject of your email.
The special issue will be composed of a lead guest editor and a team of guest editors. The lead guest editor is encouraged to invite researchers from related fields to join the special issue as guest editors. Whether you serve as the lead guest editor or one of guest editors, you will be entitled to the following benefits while also shouldering corresponding responsibilities:
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| Be awarded a certificate of honor (electronic version) |
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| Get your name listed on the journal's website |
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| Be at the forefront of scientific communications |
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| Contribute to and receive recognition from the academic community |
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| Assemble and work with a strong team of editors |
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| Responsibilities | Lead Guest Editor | Guest Editor |
| Recruit a guest editor team to review the manuscripts submitted to the special issue |
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| Promote your special issue and invite authors to submit manuscripts |
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| Make decisions on the acceptance or rejection of submitted manuscripts |
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| Cross-check the manuscripts and ensure their quality |
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| Conduct peer review for the manuscripts submitted to the special issue |
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| Ensure that the peer review process is fair, unbiased, and timely |
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The following sections will guide you on how to successfully propose a special issue. A well-structured special issue should encompass an appropriate title, a comprehensive description, and a proficient editorial team.
Propose a Special Issue Title
Your proposed title should closely align with your research interests, while also fitting within the scope of the journal. The title should strike a balance-being broad enough to attract a reasonable number of submissions, yet focused enough to curate a cohesive collection of articles. Special issues often revolve around the intersection of multiple disciplines, recent field advancements, or emerging societal challenges. If you've noticed a surge of interest in a particular subject, this is a promising indicator that a related proposal will attract significant attention. When proposing your special issue title, there are specific rules to follow:
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The title should be a polished phrase in an academic style; |
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The title should be concise yet descriptive for your special issue; |
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The title should signify the primary research focus, which is the core element of the title; |
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The title is advised to incorporate two or three core terms. |
Write a Description
The description of the special issue needs to introduce the background of proposing your special issue, the aims and significance of this special issue, and the research subjects that this issue will focus on, which can attract more scholars to participate in your special issue. Specifically, the description should include at least 3 components:
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The background of this research (such as environmental background, an introduction of research object, research frontiers, the existing issues/challenges or the significance/importance of this research, etc.); |
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The aim of this special issue (such as the problems to be solved, etc.); |
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The subjects of this special issue (such as a list of key subjects or topics to be covered, together with a description of the types of papers accepted, etc.). |
Submission Deadline
Special issues need to be planned well in advance; it can take between 6-12 months from issuing a call for papers to publication. Taking longer than 12 months might mean that the special issue loses timeliness, although some journals plan several years in advance.
Recruit an Editorial Team
The special issue will be composed of a lead guest editor and a team of guest editors. This team should be sufficient of capacity and expertise, and take on the following responsibilities:
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Promote your special issue; |
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Submit papers / Invite authors to contribute papers; |
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Maintain contact with authors who are interested; |
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Organize peer review for submitted papers. |
The qualification of guest editors will be reviewed to ensure they meet the editorial requirements of this journal. The lead guest editor is also encouraged to recruit team members from multiple institutions and locations, which can reduce conflicts of interest and help the special issue reach a wider audience.
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