Call for Papers
Here, you can find all current Calls for Papers and find more information on the guidelines and themes.
Call for Papers
PMI Focus Issue 2026: Forensic Pathology
The Journal of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology (PMI Journal) invites submissions for a new focus issue on forensic pathology. We welcome both original research articles and comprehensive reviews that advance knowledge, methodology and applications within the field.
Submissions may address, but are not limited to:
- Advances in post-mortem examination and interval estimation
- Pathological investigation of unexpected or unexplained deaths
- Molecular and genetic approaches in forensic pathology
- Ethical, legal, and societal dimensions of forensic practice
- Interdisciplinary perspectives (toxicology, anthropology, forensic medicine)
All contributions will be subject to a single-blinded peer-review process and acceptance relies with the journal’s Editors-in-Chief.
Focus issue editors:
Alexandra Gabriella Gheorghe
University of Copenhagen
Denmark
Kristine Boisen Olsen
University of Copenhagen
Denmark
Submission guidelines/Instructions:
Please refer to the Author Guidelines to prepare your manuscript. When submitting, please answer the question “Is this submission for a special issue?” by selecting the special issue title from the drop-down list.
Submission deadline: 1 April 2026
Call for Papers
Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic, Clinical and Forensic Pathology
Journal of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology (PMI) invites submissions for its 2026 Focus Issue on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in pathology. We welcome both original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore innovative uses of AI in diagnostic anatomic pathology, clinical pathology and forensic pathology.
Submissions (authored by humans) may address, but are not limited to:
- The integration of AI in resolving specific diagnostic challenges in pathology.
- Original investigations demonstrating the clinical utility and impact of AI-driven approaches.
- Critical analyses and systematic reviews assessing the strengths, limitations, and future challenges of implementing AI in pathology.
Editor: Yin (Rex) Hung
Submission deadline: 31 January 2026
Call for Papers
The Role of Human Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease
Journal of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology is proud to be part of a multi-journal collection on gut microbiota: “The Role of Human Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease”.
The collection aims to bring together cutting-edge research, and at the PMI Journal we are excited to showcase how a truly multidisciplinary journal like ours can contribute with high-quality research and expert reviews that strengthen knowledge and resources across fields.
Read more about both scope and objectives and topics of interest following the link below.
Call for mini-reviews
The PMI Journal welcomes submissions of mini-reviews, extending a special invitation to contributors where the initial draft has been generated by a junior scientist, such as a postdoctoral researcher, graduate student, or undergraduate student. This inclusive approach aims to foster the development and recognition of emerging talents in the scientific community.
Mini-reviews should be concise, summarizing new and emerging fields and be accessible to non-specialists.
Manuscript format:
- Approx. 3000 words (references not included)
- 1-3 figures/tables
- Up to 50 references
