Special Issue research articles seem to be more frequently cited than regular ones. I think it is mostly because articles published in Special Issues are related to the latest research trend. An article in a Special Issue can be beneficial to an author’s citation score and can help increase the researcher’s visibility in the community. On top of that, one of the main benefits of a Special Issue is the rigorous yet rapid peer review process from submission to reaching a decision. The quick publication process can help researchers avoid getting scooped and ensure that you get credit for your original ideas.

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You may also look into this similar discussion: https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_publishing_original_paper_in_the_special_issues_instead_of_publishing_in_the_regular_issues

They are the same if the special issue is related to the same journal.

Dear Wolfgang R. Dick and Ajit Singh thank you sir for your insightful replies.

Dear Hayder Ibrahim Mohammed thanks for your reply sir. However, if they are same then what is the rationality of having a special issue?