发布时间：2026-09-10
Call for Papers Update
Jiangxi Province’s 2nd Autism Care
and Services Paper Call
(Updated Submission Email · Revised Deadline)
To implement the “Implementation Plan for the Action to Promote Care Services for Children with Autism (2024–2028)” issued by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation and six other ministries and commissions, advance pilot initiatives, and strengthen exchanges regarding academic research, the dissemination of findings, and the summarization of experiences in the field of autism, the Jiangxi Provincial Association for Mental Health, in collaboration with Jiangxi Management Vocational College and other organizations, plans to host an exchange event on promoting care services for individuals with autism around Mental Health Day 2026 (October 10). To enhance the quality of this exchange event, we are now soliciting papers on care and support services for individuals with autism from scholars, frontline practitioners, and administrative staff at universities, research institutions, academic organizations, service agencies, and education, health, and administrative departments nationwide who are interested in, focused on, researching, or implementing initiatives in this field. The guidelines are as follows:
I. Organizational Structure for the Call for Papers
(1) Organizing Units
Jiangxi Association for Persons with Mental Disabilities and Their Families, Jiangxi Management Vocational College , Yuzhang Normal University, School of Rehabilitation, Gannan Medical University, Jiangxi Provincial Association for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
(2) Supporting Organizations
Editorial Office of the Journal of Gannan Medical University; Autism Specialized Committee of the Jiangxi Psychological Society; School of Physical Education, Jiangxi Normal University; Department of Early Childhood and Special Education, Ganzhou Teachers College; Autism Specialized Committee of the Jiangxi Society of Rehabilitation Medicine; Jiangxi Provincial Welfare Foundation for Persons with Disabilities; and SLARK
II. Schedule
(1) August 2026: Issuance of the call for submissions.
(2) August–September 2026: Relevant units will conduct academic research, research exchanges, technology transfer, and summarization of experiences.
(3) September 1–30, 2026: Collection of papers.
(4) October 1–3, 2026: Papers will be organized, reviewed, evaluated, and compiled.
(5) October 4–7, 2026: Revision and feedback period, during which authors are permitted to refine their content based on preliminary review comments.
(6) Around October 10, 2026: Presentation and exhibition of outstanding papers, followed by academic exchanges.
III. Call for Papers
This call for papers centers on the theme “Autism Spectrum Disorder: From Mechanisms to Intervention and Support,” focusing on the entire spectrum from basic research to clinical diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation and education, and social support. Submission topics include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
(1) Neurobiological Mechanisms
New discoveries in genetic mechanisms; neuroimaging studies (brain connectome, brain development trajectories, etc.); neuroinflammation and immune mechanisms; regulation of the gut-brain axis; metabolomics-related research; and other related topics.
(2) Early Identification and Diagnosis
Research on early behavioral markers in infants; AI-assisted diagnostic technologies (e.g., eye tracking, speech recognition); exploration of biomarkers (e.g., EEG, blood markers); and challenges in identifying comorbidities and making differential diagnoses.
(3) Intervention and Rehabilitation
Randomized controlled trials of behavioral interventions (ESDM, PRT, etc.); digital interventions (AI-assisted social skills training, VR-based immersive interventions, etc.); parent- and school-mediated community-based intervention models; sensory integration interventions; and physical rehabilitation interventions.
(4) Comorbidity and Medical Management
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for sleep disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and emotional and behavioral problems (self-injury, aggressive behavior, etc.); management of comorbidities during adolescence and adulthood (e.g., metabolic syndrome).
(5) Adult Outcomes and Support
Employment support for individuals with autism, housing placement, community integration, medical transition services, and legal and ethical research related to adult guardianship, etc.
(6) Interdisciplinary and Social Support Systems
Public health policies for autism (screening mechanisms, health insurance coverage, etc.), family education support and parental mental health, medical support in special education, operational management of service agencies, and collaborative education mechanisms among families, schools, and the community, etc.
(7) Services for Older Adults and Residential Care
There are currently significant gaps in the supply of residential care services for older adults with autism, and the challenge of finding alternative placements as parents age is becoming increasingly prominent. Research should focus on residential care for older adults with autism, respite care for families, and pathways to community-based placement, with the aim of exploring sustainable, long-term support mechanisms.
IV. Article Types
This special issue accepts the following types of manuscripts:
(1) Original Research Articles: Original scientific findings, including basic research, clinical research, epidemiological studies, and community intervention studies
(2) Systematic Reviews / Meta-analyses: Systematic summaries and quantitative analyses of specific research areas
(3) Expert Reviews: Perspectives and outlooks on hot topics and cutting-edge research directions
(4) Case Reports and Clinical Data Reports: Cases of rare syndromes, clinically instructive diagnostic and treatment cases, etc.
(5) Short Reports / Research Briefs: Brief findings such as validation of scale localization, regional epidemiological surveys, and small-scale intervention studies
V. Submission Requirements and Deadline
(I) Formatting Guidelines
1. Submissions may be full papers (which must include an abstract) or a 500–800-character abstract in Chinese. Full papers must include abstracts in both Chinese and English, as well as 3–5 keywords in both languages. The abstract must be structured as follows: title, author(s), affiliation, postal code, objective, methods, results, and conclusion. The first page of the main text must be marked “Conference Paper.”
2. Document Format: The title should be in Hei Ti font, size 3; the main text should be in Song Ti font, size 4; and line spacing should be 1.5. References must be cited according to the GB/T 7714 formatting standards.
3. For studies involving human subjects, the text must include details regarding ethical approval and a statement of informed consent from the participants.
4. Submissions must be accompanied by a Conflict of Interest Statement clearly indicating whether there are any relevant conflicts of interest associated with the research.
(II) Academic Standards
1. Submissions must not have been previously published domestically or internationally and must not be under consideration elsewhere; submission constitutes consent for the organizer to use the content on a non-profit basis.
2. Submissions must be accompanied by a “Declaration of Originality”; academic misconduct is strictly prohibited. Authors are solely responsible for the content of their work; manuscripts will not be returned, so please retain a copy for your records.
3. This call for papers accepts submissions in Chinese only.
(III) Submission Guidelines
1. Submission Email:
570657990@qq.com
2. Submission Deadline:
September 30, 2026
3. Email and File Naming Format: Special Issue Call for Papers + Author’s Name + Affiliation + Paper Title
4. Please include the author’s affiliation, professional title, position, educational background, contact number, mailing address, ZIP code, and email address at the end of the manuscript.
(IV) Contacts
Secretary-General of the Jiangxi Provincial Association for Mental Health
Wu Lianchun: 13970926767
Jiangxi Management Vocational College
Gong Xia: 18979177471
Zheng Hanzhou: 15879794777
Yuzhang Normal University
Pan Xin: 13879187785
Gannan Medical University
Li Yihui: 15879794780
Jiangxi Provincial Association for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
Huang Yubin: 15170159771
VI. Target Audience for Paper Submissions
(1) Universities and research institutions within and outside the province, as well as scholars and researchers interested in or focused on this field.
(2) Members of the Expert Group for the Pilot Implementation of the Jiangxi Province Autism Care and Promotion Initiative.
(3) Members of the Jiangxi Provincial Association for Persons with Mental Disabilities’ Autism Research Society.
(4) Members of the Autism Professional Committee of the Jiangxi Provincial Rehabilitation Association for Persons with Disabilities, the Autism Professional Committee of the Jiangxi Psychological Society, and the Autism Rehabilitation Professional Committee of the Jiangxi Provincial Rehabilitation District Society.
(5) Special education schools within the province; rehabilitation, child health care, and preventive medicine departments of medical institutions; and service organizations for individuals with autism.
(6) Staff members from administrative and public institutions working in this field within the province’s disability federations, education, health, civil affairs, medical insurance, Communist Youth League, and Women’s Federation at all levels.
(7) Use of Submitted Papers
(I) Review Organization
For this call for papers, a review committee comprising authoritative experts in the field of autism from both within and outside the province will be formed to conduct the review in accordance with the principles of fairness, impartiality, and transparency.
(II) Evaluation Criteria
1. Innovation (30%): The uniqueness and cutting-edge nature of the research perspective, methodology, or practical model
2. Practical Value (30%): Practical guidance for autism care services, clinical interventions, and policy formulation
3. Academic Integrity (20%): Rigor in research design, logical reasoning, and writing format
4. Scalability (20%): The value of the research findings or practical experience in terms of replication and dissemination
(III) Translation and Utilization of Research Findings
1. Outstanding papers will be given priority for recommendation to the Journal of Gannan Medical University and the Journal of Yuzhang Normal University for public publication.
2. All selected papers will be compiled into a special-topic collection for exchange and study within the industry province-wide.
3. Outstanding papers with value as decision-making references will be submitted to relevant provincial authorities to inform policy formulation.
4. Authors of select outstanding papers will be invited to deliver keynote speeches at this academic conference.
