Section Collection Policy

This publisher aims to gather thematic articles that bridge different scientific disciplines. Authors should prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the ethical and publishing policies, as well as the Author Guidelines of each journal. Afterward, authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts to the most relevant section collection.

Section Collection Editors

The selection of section collection editors will be based on experts’ interests, academic backgrounds, and publication experience. Scholars may also apply to the journal office to become guest editors for a section collection topic. A senior expert will be chosen as the lead guest editor for the development of the section collection.

Proposal for a Section Collection

Scholars are welcome to propose a section collection. The proposal should include a summary that is essential for the editorial office to evaluate, including an introduction, keywords, guest editors' names, affiliation, and email. It is also encouraged to provide a list of potential authors.

Peer Review Process

Manuscripts submitted to a section collection will undergo the same peer review process as regular submissions. The Editor-in-Chief will oversee the entire peer review process for each article. Any complaints or appeals will be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief (EiC), and the EiC’s decision will be final.