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Special Issue Management

This section explains how to manage special issues using our journal management platform. As a publisher, you can easily perform operations on special issues through the backend system.

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Special Issue Fields​

Each special issue contains the following main fields:

  • Title
  • Information
  • Keywords
  • Editors
  • Submission Deadline
  • Public (visibility status)
  • Journal (associated journal)
  • Section (associated section)

Special Issue Management Operations​

On the "Special Issue Management" page, you can perform the following operations by clicking the respective buttons:

  • Create New Special Issue: Click the "New Special Issue" button, fill out the form, and save.
  • Edit Special Issue: Click the "Edit" button next to a special issue, modify the information, and save.
  • Delete Special Issue: Click the "Delete" button next to a special issue and confirm to delete.
caution

The delete operation is irreversible. Please proceed with caution.

Adding Special Issue Editors​

Adding editors (Guest Editors) to a special issue is an important step that requires special attention:

  1. Editor Source: All selectable special issue editors must first be members of the journal's Editorial Board.

  2. Process for Adding New Editors:

    • To add a new editor, first go to the journal's "Editorial Board Management" page.
    • Add the new editor member on this page.
    • Once added, the new editor will appear in the editor dropdown menu in the special issue form.

  3. Selecting Special Issue Editors:

    • In the special issue creation or edit form, you will see an Editors field.
    • Use the dropdown menu to select one or more special issue editors.
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Ensure that all candidates are already on the Editorial Board list before selecting special issue editors.

Display of Special Issues in the Submission Process​

Special issues that meet the following conditions will be displayed in the dropdown menu of the first step of the submission process:

  • Marked as "Public"
  • Submission Deadline has not passed

Conclusion​

Through effective management of special issues and their editorial teams, you can attract high-quality submissions and enhance the journal's impact. If you encounter any issues, please contact our technical support team (support@aolr.pub).