Guest Editor Proposal Form

Thank you for your interest in guest editing!

Please read the following guidelines and then fill out the proposal below. If your proposal is selected, you will be contacted by the journal. If you would prefer to download and complete a document version of this proposal form, please click here.

SAGE is focused on providing Guest Editors with a smooth and enjoyable experience through all stages of their Special Collection journey. We understand the concerns that may come with considering being a Guest Editor; however, SAGE's journals team is here to support you every step of the way, with a strong set of tools, dedicated promotions, and more available as needed.

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Guest Editor Role and Responsibilities

As a Guest Editor, you’re the starting point for the research in your Collection, and also the one credited for its success after publication.

You’ll refine the topic and specific research areas for the Collection, directing the conversations and bringing focus to new and essential research.
You’ll use your experience and subject knowledge to selectively commission articles from experts in your network, with guidance and promotional assistance from the SAGE team.
You’ll be the first to see all abstracts and articles, as you make the initial decisions on whether research could be suitable for the Collection.
You’ll play a pivotal part in helping the research make the widest global impact possible.

Additional responsibilities may vary depending on the journal, and full details will be provided. Learn more about the process with SAGE and the benefits of being a Guest Editor here.

Special Collection Guidelines

Special Collections are selections of high-quality articles on topics of current interest, organized by Guest Editors who are recognized experts in their field. Running a Special Collection can:

Provide an enduring association between you and your topic chosen, as the research featured will be read for years to come.
Boost the impact of your work, by providing increased exposure and expansion of your research network.
Provide practical experience of journal editing, and deeper insights into how the peer-review process ought to work. This can streamline the publishing process for the Guest Editor in the future, and lead to additional roles.

All Special Collection articles, including commissioned papers, will undergo full, independent peer review, in line with SAGE’s ethical and peer review and publishing policies.

There is no guarantee of acceptance, even for invited papers. The journal’s Editor and/or Publisher have final authority on editorial content. Papers that do not fit the scope of the journal or standards for peer review may be desk-rejected.
Open access content is freely available to everyone, but is not without costs. As such, most journals charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) and all accepted manuscripts will be charged this fee. Each journal’s APC is listed on its website. View our full list of journals.
Discounts are sometimes available based on need – please view our discount policy for more information.

Special Collection Proposal Form

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All fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Please provide as much information as possible to enable us to fully evaluate your proposal and work with you to develop the idea into a Collection. Proposals lacking sufficient detail, that do not meet our requirements, or which lack a good standard of English, will not be considered. All Special Collection proposals are subject to approval by each journal’s Editorial Team. We will contact you if we are able to move forward with your proposal.

View an example of a completed proposal.

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Journal Name *

View more information about the journals, including the Aims and Scope.

Guest Editor's first name *

Guest Editor's last name *

Guest Editor's Degree

Guest Editor’s institutional email *

Guest Editor's preferred email *

Guest Editor's country *

Guest Editor’s Institution *

Link to Guest Editor’s institutional profile or faculty page *

Please note if you do not have one.

Link to Guest Editor’s ORCID page

Link to Guest Editor’s Google Scholar page

Short biography of the Guest Editor

The title of your proposed Special Collection *

Proposed Aims and Scope, giving an overview of the Special Collection’s intended focus *

The topic should be of high current interest, broad enough to attract a reasonable number of submissions, and yet narrow enough to keep a strong focus for the Special Collection. The proposed aims and scope form the basis of your call for papers. Please ensure your text is original and not copied from elsewhere, as it will be published online if the Special Collection is approved.

List of the topics to be covered *

We need a list of topics so that potential authors know if their research is in scope. Please ensure your text is original and not copied from elsewhere, as it will be published online if the Special Collection is approved.

Six succinct keywords or MeSH terms that reflect the key themes of the collection (optional)

A list of authors you have already approached with the topic they will write on (optional)

Co-Guest Editor's first name

Co-Guest Editor's last name

Co-Guest Editor's institutional email

Co-Guest Editor's preferred email

Co-Guest Editor's country

Co-Guest Editor’s Institution

If applicable, a list of additional Co-Guest Editors. If possible, please provide their email address, institution, and country, in addition to first and last name.

The Guest Editorial team should be as geographically dispersed as possible to ensure maximum dissemination and recognition within the scientific community

Upload your CV *

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.

Upload Co-Guest Editor's CV

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.

Upload a photo of the Guest Editor (optional)

If proposal is accepted, Guest Editor headshots may be used in communications related to the Special Collection.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: jpg jpeg png.

I confirm that my name and/or likeness may be used in communications related to the Special Collection. Please select "Yes" or "No." *

I confirm that I have read and understood the expectations in this form and agree to adhere to Sage's ethical policies and publishing policies whilst undertaking the Guest Editor role in the event that the Special Collection is launched. Please select "Yes" to confirm. *

I understand that articles published in the Special Collection will need to adhere to the journal’s submission guidelines. Please select "Yes" to confirm. *

I understand that this is an open access journal and that any article accepted into the Special Collection will be subject to an Article Processing Charge (APC). Please select "Yes" to confirm. *

I confirm that I am submitting my Special Collection proposal to one journal and that Sage does not accept duplicate submissions for the same Special Collection. Please select "Yes" to confirm. *

Questions?

If you have any questions, you can email us at US.SpecialCollections@sagepub.com.

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