Instructions for Authors
Thank you for choosing Journal of Precision Molecular and Clinical Oncology (JPMCO) for your research. To ensure a smooth submission and review process, please follow these guidelines carefully. Manuscripts that do not adhere to these instructions may be returned to the authors for correction before being considered for review.
Accepted Article Types: JPMCO welcomes submissions in the form of Research Articles, Review Articles, Editorials, Case Reports, Case Series, Letters to the Editor, Short Communications, Mini-Reviews, and other scholarly contributions that fall within the journal's scope.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Before submitting, please ensure you have the following files ready:
- Cover Letter: Explaining the significance of the work and why it fits the journal’s scope.
- Title Page: Including full title, author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and contact details for the corresponding author.
- Manuscript File: Blinded version (no author names) containing the Abstract, Keywords, Main Text, and References.
- Figures/Tables: High-resolution images (300 dpi) and editable tables.
- Declarations: Conflict of Interest, Funding Statement, and Ethical Approval.
MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
We recommend using a standard IMRaD (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion) structure for original research.
- Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) is preferred. Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced.
- Title: Concise and informative (maximum 20 words).
- Abstract: Structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion) of 250 words or less.
- Keywords: 4 to 6 keywords for indexing purposes.
- References: Use the Vancouver style (numbered) for medical journals or APA for systems/policy research. Ensure every citation in the text matches the reference list.
ETHICAL GUIDELINES
JPMCO adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
- Authorship: All listed authors must have contributed significantly to the research.
- Originality: Submitted manuscripts must represent original work, must not have been previously published, and must not be under consideration by another journal. All submissions will be screened for originality and similarity prior to peer review.
- Ethical Approval: Research involving human subjects or animals must include a statement confirming approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee.
- Informed Consent: For clinical studies involving patients, a statement of written informed consent must be provided.
AI POLICY (GENERATIVE AI)
Authors must disclose the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.
- Transparency: AI should only be used to improve readability or language. It cannot be listed as an author.
- Disclosure: A statement must be added at the end of the manuscript: "The authors used [AI Tool Name] to [Reason, e.g., improve grammar]. The authors take full responsibility for the content of the manuscript."
PEER REVIEW PROCESS
All journals under SciTxtHub operate a Double-Blind Peer Review process.
- Initial Screening: The Editor-in-Chief checks for scope and basic quality (3-7 days).
- Peer Review: At least two independent experts evaluate the paper (21-35 days).
- Decision: Authors will receive a decision of Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
OPEN ACCESS AND APC
- License: Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. Authors retain copyright.
- Charges: Upon acceptance, an Article Processing Charge (APC) will apply. Please refer to our [APC Page] for the current launch phase rates and waiver policies.
POST-ACCEPTANCE
Once accepted, your paper will undergo:
- Copyediting: To ensure linguistic and stylistic accuracy.
- Typesetting: To create the final PDF, HTML, and XML versions.
- Proofreading: Authors will receive a "Galley Proof" to check for final errors before publication. No major changes to the data can be made at this stage.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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