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| − | Proposals to organize a special issue for the International Journal of Network Management ([http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%291099-1190 IJNM]) should be submitted by email to the associate editor: [http://wwwhome.cs.utwente.nl/~pras/ Aiko Pras], with a Cc to the editor in chief [http://www.postech.ac.kr/~jwkhong/ James Hong]. | + | Proposals to organize a special issue for the International Journal of Network Management ([http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%291099-1190 IJNM]) should be submitted by email to the associate editor: [http://wwwhome.cs.utwente.nl/~pras/ Aiko Pras], with a Cc to the editor in chief: [http://www.postech.ac.kr/~jwkhong/ James Hong]. |
| + | == Proposal contents == | ||
Each proposal should include: | Each proposal should include: | ||
* Proposed title of the issue | * Proposed title of the issue | ||
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* A draft version of the Call for Papers | * A draft version of the Call for Papers | ||
* An indication of the number of expected papers and where they will come from | * An indication of the number of expected papers and where they will come from | ||
| − | * A description of the review process and the | + | * A description of the review process and the acceptance criteria |
| − | * A list of potential reviewers | + | * A list of potential reviewers. Note: you should expect a substantial number to decline, for whatever reason. Therefore make sure you have sufficient alternatives |
| − | * A tentative timetable | + | * A tentative timetable (see below) |
| + | == Timetable == | ||
Regarding planning, the following can be used as a rough indication (in months): | Regarding planning, the following can be used as a rough indication (in months): | ||
* X: CFP announced | * X: CFP announced | ||
* X+4: Announced deadline for submission | * X+4: Announced deadline for submission | ||
| − | * X+5: | + | * X+5: Assignment of reviewers |
* X+8: Reviews received | * X+8: Reviews received | ||
* X+10: Camera ready received (after possible major revision) | * X+10: Camera ready received (after possible major revision) | ||
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IJNM is published 6 times each year, but the last issue of the year will not be used for special issues. | IJNM is published 6 times each year, but the last issue of the year will not be used for special issues. | ||
| − | + | == Review process == | |
| + | It is essential to have a thorough review process, with (at least) 3 independent reviewers per paper. Papers coming from the organizers should be avoided. The guest editors are expected to write an editorial, however. | ||
Revision as of 10:45, 9 February 2012
Proposals to organize a special issue for the International Journal of Network Management (IJNM) should be submitted by email to the associate editor: Aiko Pras, with a Cc to the editor in chief: James Hong.
Proposal contents
Each proposal should include:
- Proposed title of the issue
- Name of guest editor and one or two co-editor(s)
- Contact information, positions, and affiliations
- Previous experiences in organizing special issues / conferences in the area of network management
- A draft version of the Call for Papers
- An indication of the number of expected papers and where they will come from
- A description of the review process and the acceptance criteria
- A list of potential reviewers. Note: you should expect a substantial number to decline, for whatever reason. Therefore make sure you have sufficient alternatives
- A tentative timetable (see below)
Timetable
Regarding planning, the following can be used as a rough indication (in months):
- X: CFP announced
- X+4: Announced deadline for submission
- X+5: Assignment of reviewers
- X+8: Reviews received
- X+10: Camera ready received (after possible major revision)
- X+14: Final publication ready
IJNM is published 6 times each year, but the last issue of the year will not be used for special issues.
Review process
It is essential to have a thorough review process, with (at least) 3 independent reviewers per paper. Papers coming from the organizers should be avoided. The guest editors are expected to write an editorial, however.
