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Submitting a Special Issue Proposal for consideration in the Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy
Thank you for your interest in publishing with us. Before submitting a full proposal, please first send an outline of your idea and rough timescale to the editors at [email protected] and [email protected]. In your summary, it is important that you present a clear rationale for how the special issue would contribute to a scholarly conversation in ways beyond a mere collection of papers around a similar topic.
This will support us in making a decision in whether to invite you to submit a full proposal and whether the idea fits within the scope of the journal. Regrettably, there are periods when we have to turn away all special issue proposal issues because of the number of manuscripts already accepted and the number currently under review.
Your idea summary and timescale will be sent out to at least two Associate Editors for feedback. That feedback will be shared with the Editors of the Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy who will reach a decision, which will be sent to you as soon as possible (typically 4-6 weeks).
If you are invited to submit a full proposal, please read these guidelines carefully and provide all of the information requested.
Full proposals should be submitted at least 18 months before the proposed publication date.
Other Important Information:
Word Count: The maximum extent of any special issue (including all content, references, bibliographies, biographies, etc.) is 43,000 words. Images, tables and other figures will reduce the amount of words available. For example, each half page image or table would reduce the word space available by at least 325 words.
Blind Review: Journal policy is that all manuscripts are blind-reviewed by a minimum of two independent referees. The selection of reviewers is at the discretion of the special issue editor(s). Please note that the journal editors will monitor the review process and reserve the right to intervene when necessary.
Copyright: All permissions and author agreements including copyright (for example permissions if you plan to include any images) are the responsibility of the special issue editor(s) to arrange.
Other information on process will be provided if your special issue proposal is accepted.
What happens now?
Your full proposal will be discussed with the Editorial Team. If accepted, the Editors will work with you regarding the next steps.