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Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing

Special Issue Alerts

Invitation for Special Issue Proposals

Organizing and editing for a Special Issue helps Guest Editors gain
editorial experience and improve academic profile, in addition to
being a part of organizing scientific communication of

contemporary topics.

If you are published researcher and have an idea for a Special
Issue, please write in via email to our Special Issue Commissioning
Editor (felicia_wang@whioce.com). Please provide your CV,

professional profile page and a topic of interest in your email. Our
colleague will guide you in the process of writing a Special Issue
proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are Special Issue submissions processed in Benefits of Being A Guest
the same way how Regular Issue papers are
being pre-screened and reviewed? Editor
Yes, all full-length article submissions to a
Special Issue will go through the same • A chance to get involved in the conception
editorial and peer-review process. The
and development of a specialty,
distinct difference here is that the Guest contemporary topic that is of interest to the
Editors will replace the usual editors and get readers
involved in the making professional decisions
on papers after peer review. Note that the • A chance to expand your professional
specific roles of a Guest Editor could vary network to the scholars and researchers
across Special Issues. who are similarly involved in the research of

specialty topic
2. How many Guest Editors are required to • A chance to hone your editorial skills
organize a Special Issue?
There is no fixed number; however, we • A chance to gain first-hand experience of
suggest no more than 4 Guest Editors per editing a thematic issue publication, which is
Special Issue. More importantly, all Guest a very valuable experience for those who
Editors should have excellent publication aspire to edit their own journal in future
track records and demonstrated expertise in
• A chance to improve your academic profile
the topic(s) being proposed. and help establish your academic influence

3. Is the Special Issue governed by important within your discipline
deadlines?
Yes.