Propose a Special Issue or Topic

Guest Editorial Proposal

Propose a Special Issue or Research Topic

Distinguished researchers and faculty members are invited to propose and guest-edit a specialized Research Topic or Special Issue in any of DSTC's 5 peer-reviewed open access journals.

Role of Lead Topic Editor

Formulate the call for papers scope, invite contributing authors, manage the double-blind peer review process alongside consortium editors, and author an editorial overview paper.

Zero Fee Guarantee ($0 APC)

All accepted manuscripts in approved Special Issues are published completely free under our 100% Diamond Open Access policy with individual Crossref DOIs.

How to Submit Your Topic Proposal

Please send your Topic Title, Participating Journals, Guest Editorial Team details (names, affiliations, ORCIDs), and a 300-word scope summary directly to the Editorial Office:

Editorial Office • Topic Proposals

Email: editor@dstc.org.in • payal.chauhan@dstc.org.in

Subject: Special Issue Proposal - [Proposed Topic Title]

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