Special Issue Guidelines

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Special Issue Guidelines

1. Definition of a Special Issue

A Special Issue is a collection of peer-reviewed scientific articles focused on a precise and innovative theme within the scope of the journal. It is proposed and coordinated by a Guest Editor who is a specialist in the topic.
SEJ encourages special issues that integrate artificial intelligence techniques, data analytics, and interdisciplinary approaches in social, human, and economic fields.

2. Important Notice – Annual Publication Limit

Only one Special Issue is accepted and published per calendar year.
This ensures the highest editorial quality, exclusivity, and full alignment with the journal’s publishing capacity.

3. Proposal Content

  • Title of the Issue: Clear and specific, ideally with 2–3 keywords.
  • Description (150–300 words): Background, objectives, significance, and disciplines.
  • Guest Editorial Team:
    • Lead Guest Editor (Name, Institution, Academic Email)
    • Up to three co-editors from different institutions
  • Preliminary Contributors: 8–10 names with tentative article titles.
  • Timeline:
    • Submission deadline
    • Peer review period
    • Estimated publication date
  • Originality Clause: The proposed topic must not have been published recently as a special issue in any other journal.

4. Responsibilities of the Guest Editor

  • Promote the special issue and invite submissions
  • Coordinate peer review with the editorial board
  • Monitor progress and deadlines
  • Ensure adherence to ethical standards

5. Ethical Guidelines

  • Double-blind peer review for all articles
  • Guest Editors may contribute up to 25% of content
  • Articles by Guest Editors must be reviewed externally
  • Conflicts of interest must be declared
  • No citation manipulation allowed

6. Benefits for Guest Editors

  • Digital certificate of appreciation
  • Recognition on the journal’s website
  • Enhanced visibility and academic networking

7. Submission Procedure

Send your proposal to empowerment.journal@lagh-univ.dz
Or fill the online form: Special Issue Submission Form

8. Evaluation Process

Proposals are reviewed within 3–4 weeks by the editorial board. Feedback may be provided before final approval.
The Editor-in-Chief and SEJ Editorial Board reserve final authority to approve or reject any special issue proposal.

Additional Notes

  • At least 6 accepted articles are required to publish the special issue.
  • If not reached, accepted papers may appear in regular issues with a mention of the special issue.
  • SEJ is an open access journal, so no publication fees apply.