Call for Special topic guest editors

Please submit your proposals by 31 March 2026 to redaktion@tatup.de and follow the guidelines for submission.

This Call for Special topic guest editors advertises for Special topics as of issue 36/3 (2027). The editorial process for a Special topic begins approx. twelve months prior to publication, i.e. approx. November 2026 for the next possible TATuP Special topic of this call.

TATuP is peer-reviewed and accessible free of charge both online and in print for authors and readers (platinum open access). The journal is published three times a year and is indexed, in all relevant databases, e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ, Crossref, Google Scholar etc.

TATuP publishes original scientific research articles that show problem-oriented findings from the interdisciplinary and interlocking fields of technological innovation, social change and policy advice. TATuP aims at a high outreach by addressing research findings and policy recommendations also to transdisciplinary stakeholders.

In the section "Special topic", each issue of TATuP publishes a number of peer-reviewed research articles in the field of technology assessment. For an overview of previously published TATuP Special topics and research articles, please visit the journal's archive.

By editing a TATuP Special topic, you will make an important contribution to debates on technology assessment and at the same time strengthen your research fields!

We look forward to receiving your suggestions!

TATuP editorial office