As 2026 approaches, it is a good moment to refocus on scientific communication and publishing. Contributing to Special Issues allows researchers to place their work within focused conversations that reflect current priorities in dementia research.
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Journal Family, published by the Alzheimer’s Association [1], currently has seven Special Issues open for submission across its journals. These span clinical practice, behavioural change, social factors, and emerging methods, offering multiple routes for sharing new evidence.
Below is a clear overview of all seven Special Issues, including deadlines and topic areas.
1. Diagnosis, Assessment, and Disease Monitoring [2]
This journal area currently hosts two active Special Issues, both focused on applied and clinical questions.
Special Issue: Waking Up to the Importance of Sleep in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias [3]
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Topics of interest include:
- Sleep and circadian disruption and dementia risk
- Sleep disturbance in neurodegeneration
This issue brings together work examining how sleep influences dementia risk, progression, and underlying mechanisms.
Special Issue: Real World Evidence on Amyloid Targeted Treatments [4]
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Topics of interest include:
- Real world patient care pathways
- Clinical implementation, safety, and outcomes of amyloid targeted treatments
This issue focuses on early data from clinical use, highlighting how treatments are being delivered and evaluated outside trial settings.
2. Exploring the Construct of Mild Behavioural Impairment [5]
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Topics of interest include:
- Epidemiological studies on mild behavioural impairment and conversion to dementia
- Mechanistic studies
- Research in diverse populations
This issue aims to refine understanding of mild behavioural impairment and its relevance to diagnosis and intervention.
3. Multilingualism and Literacy: Resilience and Risk Factors [6]
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Topics of interest include:
- Cognitive and neural mechanisms
- Risk and resilience across the life course
This issue explores how language and literacy shape vulnerability or protection in dementia.
4. Addressing Dementia Related Stigma: Global Perspectives, Challenges, and Inclusive Solutions [7]
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Topics of interest include:
- Culturally grounded approaches
- Innovative strategies for stigma reduction across settings
The focus here is on stigma as a barrier to care, diagnosis, and participation, and on inclusive responses informed by lived experience.
5. Artificial Intelligence in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research [8]
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Topics of interest include:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Computer vision and data driven approaches
This issue highlights how advanced computational methods are shaping new research directions in dementia.
Together, these seven Special Issues reflect the breadth of current dementia research, from biology and clinical practice to social context and technology. For researchers with relevant findings, they offer timely opportunities to publish work that contributes to focused and visible discussions in the field.