Journal of Astrobiology & Outreach-A view of Special Issue

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Journal of Astrobiology & Outreach-A view of Special Issue

Astrobiology is the study of life in the universe. The search for life beyond the Earth requires an understanding of life, and the nature of the environments that support it, as well as planetary, planetary system and stellar processes. To provide this understanding, astrobiology combines the knowledge and techniques from many fields, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, atmospheric science, oceanography and aeronautical engineering.

Journal of Astrobiology & Outreach seeks innovative proposals to create special issues related to research works in environmental and allied sciences. Through special issues addressed to specific challenges pertaining to environmental sciences, Longdom Publishing aims to provide a better understanding of current environmental issues and the approaches required to mitigate environmental problems. All themes and topics for special issue proposals should fall within the scope of Longdom Publishing environmental journals.

Proposal Preparation

Special issues will be released on a monthly basis and proposals will be accepted accordingly. All proposals should include the following information:

  • Title of the proposed special issue
  • Purpose and current relevance
  • List of topics to be covered
  • List of potential contributors
  • Guest Editor(s) and Reviewers
  • Address, phone, e-mail, and fax of guest editors and reviewers
  • Tentative deadlines for submission and review process (Timeline for submission, review, and final acceptance)

Submission Process

  • Special issue articles can include both original unpublished research articles and review articles related to the specific theme.
  • Manuscripts will be accepted for publishing in the special issue only after getting approved by the peer review committee [selected by the guest editor(s)].
  • All the articles in special issues should strictly adhere to journal style and formatting.
  • Each special issue can be created with 10-15 articles.
  • All accepted manuscripts can be submitted online via https://www.longdom.org/submissions/astrobiology-outreach.html submission should be accompanied by a cover letter with reference to the concerned special issue theme.
  • Accepted manuscripts submitted before the deadline will be published within the given timeframe for the respective journal publication.

Note: Its Authors sole responsibility for any scientific misconduct including plagiarism in their research articles. Publisher is not responsible for any scientific misconduct in any published research article. However as a publisher will follow strict scientific guidelines and EIC’s advice to retract or erratum of any article at any time if found scientific misconduct or errors in any articles.

Once accepted and published, all special issues will be released under an open access system through Longdom Publishing and will be freely available for reading, downloading, and printing.

For further information on special issue guidelines and submission process, please contact astrobiology@longdom.org

Regards,
Annjosen
Managing Editor,
Journal of Astrobiology & Outreach