Welcome to the Special Issues proposal section of Periódico Tchê Química. Here, researchers and experts can submit ideas for thematic collections that gather articles on emerging topics in chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and related fields.

Inspired by international scientific publishing practices, these issues are coordinated by Guest Editors and aim to amplify research impact, promote global collaborations, and increase the visibility of published work.

Benefits of Special Issues

• Greater visibility: Articles in thematic collections receive more downloads and citations.
• Scientific collaboration: Connects researchers across institutions and countries.
• Flexibility: Accepts original research, reviews, short communications, and more.
• Open Access: Published under the Platinum OA model (no fees for authors or readers), or, exceptionally, Gold OA with APCs—always with waiver options available.

Example topics: “Sustainable Chemistry and Renewable Energies”, “Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications”, “AI in Chemical Modeling”.

Proposal Guidelines

To submit a proposal, please email tchequimica@tchequimica.com with the following information:

• Proposed title: A clear and engaging name for the special issue.
• Topic description (max. 500 words): Scope, scientific relevance, gaps in the literature, and expected impact.
• Objectives: How the issue will advance knowledge or foster interdisciplinary discussion.
• Proposed Guest Editors (1–3): Name, affiliation, expertise, and short CV (ORCID or Lattes links welcome).
• Suggested timeline: Aligned with our quarterly schedule (March, July, November).
• Estimated number of articles: Typically between 15 and 25 to ensure focus and quality.
• Target audience: Academics, industry, policymakers, etc.
• Conflict of interest: Declaration in accordance with the ethical guidelines of COPE.

Requirements

• The topic must align with the journal’s multidisciplinary scope.
• Guest Editors must have proven experience in research or academic editing.
• All articles will undergo double-blind peer review, maintaining the journal’s editorial independence.
• The editorial team reserves the right to take over issue management if necessary to ensure quality.

Evaluation Process

1. Submission: via email to tchequimica@tchequimica.com.
2. Initial review: within 30 days, assessing relevance, feasibility, and expertise.
3. Approval: if accepted, we co-develop a “Call for Papers”.
4. Management: Guest Editors coordinate invitations; final review remains independent.
5. Publication: Special issue with individual DOIs for articles, indexing (Web of Science, OpenAlex, etc.), and website highlighting.

Contact

Questions? Email us at tchequimica@tchequimica.com.

Also review our Open Access Policy and Editorial Ethics guidelines.