About SSR Journal

Scientific Studies of Reading (SSR) is the official journal of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading, and publishes international research relevant to all aspects of reading and literacy including recognition, comprehension, and writing.

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SSR 2029 Special Issue - Call for Papers!

Scientific Studies of Reading
Proposal for Special Issue
Deadline: October 15, 2026

A Special Issue for SSR may comprise 5 to 7 papers plus a short introduction, or a more extended commentary if space allows (dependent on length of accepted papers). Special issue proposals will be reviewed by the Publications Committee and the Editor-in-Chief; we aim to make a decision within 45 days of receipt.

Once a proposal has been approved in principle, it is the responsibility of the Guest Editor(s) to deliver the entire issue within the agreed timescale. Guest Editors must organize a double-blind reviewing process for all papers submitted for inclusion in the special issue, using the SSR ScholarOne site, in order to:

 
Identify those papers to be included in the special issue
 
Strengthen these papers, so as to ensure the highest possible standards for the issue

Please complete the following and return by email no later than October 15, 2026 to SSR Editor-in-Chief Emily Solari at ejs9ea@virginia.edu with the subject line: SSR: Proposal for Special Issue 2029

Proposal Requirements
1
Provisional Title
No more than 15 words.
2
Guest Editors
Up to 3. For each, please provide a brief CV comprising: current position and affiliation; 5 most recent publications; journal editorial experience; current SSSR membership status.
3
Summary of Topic
In no more than 500 words, clearly identify the scope of the topic and provide examples of potential research questions that will be addressed.
4
Justification of Topic
Address: broad appeal; projected theoretical and practical implications for the field; how the topic builds on previous research published in SSR or fills a gap; how the topic adds to research published in other journals in the field.
5
Timeline
Indicate expected dates for: call for papers; abstract triage (if applicable); initial submission; review & decision; revised submission; additional revision (if needed); final accepted papers.
6
Potential Reviewers
List any potential reviewers already identified. Note for each whether they are a current SSR Editorial Board member.