Special Issues

Special Issue Proposal Submission Portal

A dedicated submission route for Guest Editors proposing focused Special Issues for Plant Science Horizons (PSH). This portal is intended for proposal submission only, not for regular manuscript submission.

Important: This portal is for Special Issue proposals from prospective Guest Editors. Authors submitting research manuscripts should use the regular manuscript submission route.

Who should use this portal?

This page is intended for researchers, academic coordinators, conference organizers, and proposed Guest Editors who wish to submit a complete Special Issue concept for editorial consideration.

Proposals should fit PSH’s scientific scope in plant science, including areas such as plant molecular biology, genetics, physiology, biotechnology, stress biology, plant pathology, breeding, crop improvement, plant–environment interactions, and sustainable agricultural innovation.

All Special Issue papers are expected to follow the same scholarly standards as regular submissions, including the journal’s double-blind peer review model.

Quick Journal Facts

Journal: Plant Science Horizons
Language: English
Peer Review: Double-blind
Frequency: Semiannual
Contact: info@phyto-sci.com

Examples of suitable Special Issue themes

Plant molecular biology
Plant biotechnology
Genetics and breeding
Stress biology
Plant pathology
Plant–environment interactions
Crop improvement
Sustainable agricultural innovation

Proposal checklist

Please prepare a single submission file containing the following:

Required content

  • Title of the proposed Special Issue
  • Name, affiliation, and email of Guest Editor(s)
  • Brief academic CV of each Guest Editor
  • Aim, scope, significance, and keywords
  • Statement of international relevance
  • Proposed article list with draft abstracts

Editorial planning

  • Expected number of submissions
  • Contributor overview or target author groups
  • Double-blind peer review statement
  • Outline timetable
  • Optional draft Call for Papers
  • Any supporting draft papers, if available
Recommended format: submit the full proposal as a single PDF or Word document.

How the process works

1
Proposal received
The editorial office acknowledges receipt of the proposal.
2
Editorial screening
The topic is evaluated for scope fit, significance, and feasibility.
3
Decision on proposal
Accepted proposals move to issue planning and contributor invitation.
4
Manuscript handling
Approved Special Issue papers proceed under the journal’s review workflow.

Submit your Special Issue proposal

Please email your complete proposal to the editorial office with the subject line: Special Issue Proposal – [Your Topic]. You may also include a draft Call for Papers and any preliminary contributor commitments.

Submission email: info@phyto-sci.com

Frequently asked questions

Is this the regular author submission system?
No. This page is only for submitting Special Issue proposals from prospective Guest Editors.
Can authors submit manuscripts here?
No. Research manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s regular submission route.
Should the proposal include planned papers?
Yes. A stronger proposal usually includes a draft list of planned articles and likely contributors.
What review model applies to Special Issue papers?
Accepted Special Issue papers remain subject to the journal’s double-blind peer review workflow.