The Journal of Engineering Informatics and Data Systems publishes special issues and special sections on focused themes within its scope, curated by guest editors. Proposals from prospective guest editors are accepted on a rolling basis.

What a special issue is

• Themed collection — a set of peer-reviewed articles organised around a coherent research theme that advances the journal's scope: engineering informatics, data systems, digital infrastructure, intelligent operations, and adjacent fields.
• Guest-edited — led by one to three guest editors who define the theme, help solicit submissions, and oversee review in line with the journal's standards.
• Standard review — every article receives the journal's standard double-blind peer review; inclusion in a special issue is not a substitute for review.

What to include in a proposal

1. Theme and rationale — the scope of the special issue, its timeliness, and its fit with the journal.
2. Guest editor team — up to three guest editors with affiliations, ORCIDs, and a one-line statement of editorial responsibility.
3. Indicative table of contents — expected number of articles (typical range 6–12), proposed sections, and short themes or titles.
4. Call for papers — a short draft call, including how submissions will be solicited and any open-call element.
5. Peer-review plan — how reviewers will be sourced for the journal's double-blind review and how conflicts of interest with the guest editors will be handled.
6. Timeline — proposed deadlines for submission, review, revision, and publication.
7. Open-access disclosure — confirmation that all articles will be published under CC BY 4.0 in line with the journal's Open Access Policy.

How to submit

Email the proposal as a single PDF to [email protected] with the subject line:

JEIDS Special Issue — Proposal — [Theme]

Article workflow once accepted

After a proposal is accepted, individual papers are submitted through the standard JEIDS submission system with a pre-agreed section identifier. Each article goes through JEIDS's standard double-blind peer review. Standard Article Processing Charges apply, with waiver options described in the Waiver Policy.

Specific calls for papers, deadlines, and any per-issue quotas are announced on this page as special issues are confirmed. Items not yet announced reflect intent, not current status. Informal scoping conversations are welcome before a full proposal is submitted.