Upcoming Issue Themes
The journal requests that authors submit a proposed title, abstract, and outline to mew@emwa.org or the relevant Guest Editor no later than 1 month before the issue's manuscript deadline. The deadlines listed below are for manuscript receipt in our submission website. After submission, manuscripts will be assigned to an Editorial Board member for reviewing and editing.
September 2026 (Volume 35, Issue 3)
Publications: Integrity, Ethics, and Peer Review
This issue will cover the latest approaches to publishing ethics implementation, technology-enabled fraud detection, and institutional integrity transformation. It will also feature articles from thought leaders at major publishers, pharmaceutical companies, and technology firms on preventing integrity violations through proactive culture change rather than reactive compliance.
Guest Editors: Martin Delahunty and Slávka Baronikova
The deadline for feature articles is June 1, 2026.
December 2026 (Volume 35, Issue 4)
Inclusion and Inclusivity in Medical Writing
Explore how intentional language, diverse representation, and equitable practices shape clearer, more ethical and patient-centred communication in healthcare. Join us as we examine the principles and actions driving a more inclusive future in medical writing.
Guest Editors: Laura Collada Ali and Heather Mason
The deadline for features articles is September 1, 2026.
March 2027 (Volume 36, Issue 1)
Medical Writing Tools (including AI)
As the broader field of medical writing evolves, including medical communication, regulatory writing, and the development of clinical manuscripts and case studies, tools and technologies are becoming central to how high-quality content is planned, generated, reviewed, and maintained. Increasing data volumes and complexity further drive the need for solutions that support efficient handling and interpretation of large and complex datasets, enabling more robust and scalable data analysis beyond manual capabilities.
This issue explores the expanding landscape of tools used across medical writing and communication, from content management systems and QC automation to AI-enabled authoring, translation, and review support. It will also examine how such tools facilitate the effective communication of clinical and medical data, including the creation of clear, high-quality visualizations and figures for presentations and publications.
The collection will highlight practical use cases, implementation considerations, and lessons learned, offering balanced insights into how tools can enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality while maintaining appropriate human oversight. Articles will provide medical writers and communicators with a forward-looking yet pragmatic perspective on adopting tools that genuinely add value across the content lifecycle.
Guest Editors: Daniela Kamir and Mati Kargren
The deadline for features articles is December 1, 2026.
June 2027 (Volume 36, Issue 2)
Trial Protocols
The deadline for features articles is March 1, 2027.
September 2027 (Volume 36, Issue 3)
Sustainable Healthcare
Sustainability is increasingly recognised as being fundamental to creating resilient health systems. As medical writers and communicators, we are part of these systems. In this issue, we aim to share insights and developments regarding sustainability that impact our industry and the various stakeholders along the healthcare value chain whom we support: researchers, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and consumers. The articles will explore environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions of sustainable healthcare as well as the challenges inherent in sustainable AI use.
Guest Editors: Azuka Iwobi, Giovanna Gelmi, and Kimi Uegaki
The deadline for features articles is June 1, 2027.
December 2027 (Volume 36, Issue 4)
Business and Entrepreneurship
The deadline for features articles is September 1, 2027.
