Journal of Sustainability

Propose a Special Issue

Increase the impact and visibility of your research by guest editing a Special Issue for the Journal of Sustainability. Special Issues highlight timely, high-quality research and offer contributors greater exposure and networking opportunities, all within our rigorous peer-review framework.

We welcome proposals from researchers and practitioners in the field of sustainability. Each proposal should atleast include:

A Title, Summary (200–500 words), and Objective & Scope
5–10 Keywords
A Proposed Submission Timeline (typically 6–12 months)
Names, Affiliations, Emails, and Headshots of all the Guest Editors

All Special Issues follow the same editorial and peer-review standards as regular issues. If you’re unfamiliar with our editorial workflow, you can consult the Editorial Workflow (JoS) document, and full guidance will be provided upon acceptance.

To propose a Special Issue, download the Special Issue Proposal Form and submit it below. Full guidelines are available here.

Who Can be a Guest Editor?

Expert on a particular theme with a wide network of potential authors and reviewers
An established history of research and publication within the research area of the proposed Special Issue
Willingness to contribute time and effort to ensure the quality of every article in the Special Issue

Download Special Issue Proposal Form

Special Issue

Submit Proposal

Simply drag and drop your completed proposal form as a single file below (acceptable formats: PDF or Word). Once received, our editorial office will review the proposal and reach out to you regarding the next steps.

You will normally receive an update regarding your proposal within three working days.

For any questions or technical issues, please contact us at [email protected].