The story of publishing papers in journals is twofold; before and after Covid-19. I have this classification because when I compare the APCs of journals before and after Covid-19, I see that there is a big increment. But, there is another option, submitting the paper to the special issues with very low APCs. Right here I have these questions. What is the difference between publishing papers on special issues and regular issues? What are the advantages of getting published in the special issues? What is the reliability of getting published in the special issues?
To remain relevant and keep ahead of emerging topics, they can be used as a tool for expanding the scope of a journal. Articles published in special issues are often cited more frequently than articles published in regular issues, which can benefit the journal's Impact Factor.
Special Issue of the particular Journal will accept high quality manuscripts were used to check by the Experts in the field.
Regular issues have shorter time period with customary Academicians to review the manuscripts.
Special Issue have sufficient time will be announced by the respective Journals.
Regular issues have limited area field on which the manuscripts will be called for publication.
Special issue have wider thematic areas to be covered to attract many stakeholders on publication.
Special Issue have many kinds checking like Reviews, plagiarism, citation, editorial corrections with the help of softwares in order to measure the quality of the manuscript as well.
APCs are compulsory for all except third world countries if the manuscripts have the expected quality to fulfill Editorial Board Members of the particular Journal.
Orhan Tuğ Special Issues is a unique means of promoting high-quality research in a specific area. As an enhancement to its stream of regular articles, It will publish special issues on selected topics. Special Issue is a collection of papers on a specific topic. Each Special Issue deals with a particular subject focusing on current interest and global cause and comprises critical reviews and original research articles by the world’s leading scientists in that specific field. These Special Issue articles may include any unpublished work in a format like original research articles, critical reviews, mini-reviews, short communications, case reports related to the specific theme. Special Issues are exceedingly centered sources of information allowing a rapid appraisal of current perspectives and discoveries. Therefore as compared to regular issues, special issues are always good.
I am not an expert on special issues. However, I think there are some advantages regarding publishing in special issues.
1. If you receive an invitation, you will get a discount.
2. You know which one is the editor of your paper and therefore you can communicate easily.
3. You can avoid disk rejections by emailing the editor before submission to see if your paper fits the scope of the issue.
4. Other researchers who published with the same narrow scope as yours will notice your paper.
5. Some MDPI special issues get published as separate books, so it will give you additional visibility.
Publishing in special issue give more chances for reading and citations and loger time for evaluations by professionals while in regular issues publishing take shorter time and less professional reading.
Special Issues may get you an opportunity to publish in a journal which may ordinarily be outside your league. The reviewers give so much attention to every manuscript and it may come out as a solid paper in the particular field. Hence, many authors will be cited more in special issues than in regular issues due to the visibility
You have a better chance for your paper to be accepted in the special issue.
There is more chances in getting your paper read in special issues Than regular ones. Thanks
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