What Is a Special Issue?

Thematic Collections Curated by Experts

IJAR periodically publishes Special Issues — dedicated volumes focused on a specific emerging theme, cutting-edge technology, or disciplinary challenge. Each special issue is guest-edited by one or more subject matter experts and follows the same rigorous peer-review standards as regular issues.

Special issues offer authors a high-visibility platform to reach a precisely targeted readership, and provide guest editors an opportunity to shape the discourse in their field. We welcome proposals from the global research community.

Expert Guest EditorsLed by senior academics and practitioners from the relevant discipline.
Double-Blind Peer ReviewEvery submission undergoes the same rigorous evaluation as regular articles.
Open Access & IndexedAll special-issue papers are indexed in global databases including Crossref and Google Scholar.
Publication CertificateAuthors receive a formal certificate of publication for every accepted paper.

Open Special Issues

The following special issues are currently accepting submissions. Review the scope and submit your paper before the deadline.

Open SI — 2026 / 01

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Guest Editor: Prof. Ananya Mehta, AIIMS New Delhi

This issue invites original research on clinical AI applications including diagnostic imaging, predictive analytics, drug discovery, remote patient monitoring, AI-assisted surgery, and ethical frameworks governing algorithmic healthcare decisions.

Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026
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Open SI — 2026 / 02

Sustainable Development & Green Technology

Guest Editor: Dr. Rajan Pillai, IIT Bombay

We seek papers addressing renewable energy systems, carbon-neutral materials, circular economy frameworks, sustainable agriculture, green building technologies, environmental policy, and SDG-aligned innovation from both developing and developed economies.

Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026
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Open SI — 2026 / 03

Digital Transformation in Education

Guest Editor: Dr. Priya Nair, University of Hyderabad

This collection explores EdTech platforms, online and blended learning effectiveness, AI tutoring systems, gamification, learning analytics, curriculum redesign in the digital age, and equity challenges in access to digital education across urban and rural contexts.

Submission Deadline: 15 October 2026
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Upcoming SI — 2026 / 04

Advances in Biotechnology

Guest Editor: Prof. Suresh Kumar, CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad

Covering genomics and proteomics, CRISPR gene editing, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, synthetic biology, tissue engineering, bioinformatics pipelines, and translational research bridging laboratory discovery and clinical or agricultural application.

Submissions Open: 1 September 2026
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Propose a Special Issue

Are you an expert in an emerging research area? IJAR welcomes proposals for new special issues from academic institutions and research organisations worldwide. Get in touch with our editorial office to discuss your idea.

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Guidelines for Special Issues

Authors submitting to a special issue should note the following requirements in addition to the standard Author Guidelines.

  • Papers must fall within the stated scope of the special issue.
  • All manuscripts must follow the IJAR Manuscript Template and formatting standards.
  • Indicate the special issue title clearly in your submission cover letter or submission form.
  • Work submitted to a special issue undergoes the same double-blind peer review as regular submissions.
  • Manuscripts submitted after the stated deadline may be considered for a future regular issue.
  • Authors of multi-paper groups are advised to coordinate with the guest editor before submission.
  • Article processing charges (APC) apply and are identical to regular issue rates.
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