Calls for papers

Highlight your research and enhance its visibility to your field and community by submitting to one of our calls for papers, for our upcoming Guest Edited Collections. For enquiries, please contact scirep.collection@springernature.com.

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  • Noncoding DNA and disease

    This Collection is open to original research examining noncoding DNA in disease, including studies examining the biology of noncoding DNA regions and exploring mutations in noncoding DNA in disease.
    • Mira Kassouf, PhD
    • Cristina Montiel-Duarte, PhD
    • Zhengchang Su, PhD
    Collection
    Submission status: Open Deadline: 13 March 2025

  • Molecular mechanisms of HIV

    This Collection welcomes original research on HIV, from molecular biology to drug discovery studies leveraging viral molecular mechanism to their benefit for HIV control.
    • David J. Volsky, PhD
    • Brian Wigdahl, PhD
    Collection
    Submission status: Open Deadline: 12 March 2025

  • Prokaryotic Immunity and Viral Evasion Systems

    In this cross-journal Collection, we invite submissions investigating prokaryotic immunity and viral evasion systems, drawing on genomics, genetics, cell and structural biology, virology and other approaches.
      Collection
      Submission status: Open Deadline: 12 December 2024

    • LGBTQ+ Health

      In honor of Pride Month, this Collection welcomes primary research on health disparities and barriers to care in the LGBTQ+ population and how to address them.
      • Maxwell Barnish, PhD
      • Ilan Dar-Nimrod, PhD
      • Arjee Javellana Restar, PhD, MPH
      Collection
      Submission status: Open Deadline: 04 March 2025

    • Quantum computing

      Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a curious enthusiast, this Collection offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in quantum computing technologies, shaping the future of computation.
      • Kursat Kara, PhD
      • Ravi K. Naik, PhD
      Collection
      Submission status: Open Deadline: 04 December 2024

    • Conservation Genomics

      This Collection seeks submissions to Nature Communications, Communications Biology and Scientific Reports that highlight the contribution of genomic data to animal conservation strategies and population management
        Collection
        Submission status: Open Deadline: 03 December 2024

      • Artificial intelligence for Earth system modelling

        This Collection invites original research on the application of artificial intelligence methods in Earth system modelling, including multidisciplinary and integrative studies.
        • Ankit Agarwal, PhD
        • Ryan L. Sriver, PhD
        • Zaher Mundher Yaseen, PhD
        Collection
        Submission status: Open Deadline: 01 December 2024

      • Biosensors

        This Collection welcomes original research on biosensors, spanning from their fabrications to their exploitation in biomedical applications.
        • E. Du, PhD
        • Monika Janik, PhD
        • M. Selim Ünlü, PhD
        Collection
        Submission status: Open Deadline: 01 December 2024

      • Illusions of the mind

        This Collection welcomes original research articles in the areas of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience, reporting empirical studies on illusions of the mind.
        • Alexander De Foe, PhD
        • Stephen Macknik, PhD
        • Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD
        Collection
        Submission status: Open Deadline: 01 December 2024

      • Wearable Devices for Assisted Mobility

        This collection of articles from Communications Engineering, Nature Communications and Scientific Reports reflects the variety of different research directions towards wearable devices for monitoring, rehabilitating, restoring and even augmenting physiological movement.
        • Catherine (Cathy) Holloway, PhD
        • Jonathon S. Schofield, PhD
        • Cecilia de Carvalho Castro Silva, PhD
        Collection
        Submission status: Open Deadline: 30 November 2024