About the Journal

Aims and Scope

The Praxis Oncology journal aims to serve as a peer-reviewed, comprehensive and accessible platform to promote learning, disseminate opportunities and provide deeper insights in the field of oncology. The journal seeks to include all aspects of research in oncology—from basic molecular research to clinical practice, and from real-world experiences to advances in therapeutic strategies. It accepts case reports, case series, review articles, randomised trials, letters to editor, clinical pictures, views and comments.

The scope of this journal includes, but is not limited to, research in breast tumors, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary, thoracic, urological, gynecological, head and neck, CNS, orthopedic, hematological malignancies. Research methodology, bioinformatics, epidemiology, public health, and studies in global oncology are also areas of major interest.

The journal encourages sharing of experience and knowledge not only through publications but also by conducting webinars, conferences, and events hosting oncologists, statisticians, policy makers, and allied specialties. It will partner with leaders in the field who share a common goal.

The editorial board is committed to selecting only high-quality research in an attempt to keep pace with the ever-changing field of oncology.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines for The Praxis Oncology

Welcome to The Praxis Oncology, a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the field of oncology. These guidelines are designed to assist authors in preparing and submitting their manuscripts. Please read these instructions carefully before submission.

Ethics of Publication

TPO follows the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (ICMJE Recommendations) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct. Authors are expected to comply with ethical principles. Guidance is based on the guidelines developed by the COPE and ICMJE.

Article Types

  • Original Research Articles: 3,000–5,000 words. Abstract: 250 words. Tables/Figures: up to 6. References: up to 50.
  • Review Articles: 3,000–4,000 words. Abstract: 250 words. Tables/Figures: up to 6. References: up to 50.
  • Case Reports: 1,500–2,500 words. Abstract: 250 words. Tables/Figures: up to 4. References: up to 20.
  • Short Communications: 1,000–1,500 words. Tables/Figures: up to 4. References: up to 20.
  • Editorials and Opinions: By invitation only.
  • Image: Up to 500 words with 4 references.

3. Manuscript Preparation

3.1 General Formatting: Manuscripts must be in English.

3.2 Manuscript Structure:

  • Title Page: Article title, authors’ full names and affiliations, and corresponding author’s contact details.
  • Abstract: Structured (Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion) or unstructured, up to 250 words.
  • Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords.
  • Main Text:
    • Introduction: Study background and objectives.
    • Methods: Detailed methods to allow reproducibility.
    • Results: Clearly presented findings.
    • Discussion: Interpretation of results and comparison with existing work.
    • Conclusion: Summary and implications.
  • Acknowledgments: Contributors, funding, and institutional support.

References:

  • References should be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets (e.g., [1], [2], [3–5]).
  • The reference list should include only works cited in the manuscript and arranged in the order they appear in the text.
  • If available, include DOIs as full links (e.g., https://doi.org/abc).
  • Examples:
  • Journal Article:
    Gamelin FX, Baquet G, Berthoin S, Thevenet D, Nourry C, Nottin S, Bosquet L (2009) Effect of high intensity intermittent training on heart rate variability in prepubescent children. Eur J Appl Physiol 105:731–738. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-008-0955-8
  • Long Author List (et al accepted):
    Smith J, Jones M Jr, Houghton L, et al. (1999) Future of health insurance. N Engl J Med 965:325–329
  • Article by DOI Only:
    Slifka MK, Whitton JL (2000) Clinical implications of dysregulated cytokine production. J Mol Med. https://doi.org/10.1007/s001090000086
  • Book:
    South J, Blass B (2001) The Future of Modern Genomics. Blackwell, London
  • Book Chapter:
    Brown B, Aaron M (2001) The politics of nature. In: Smith J (ed) The Rise of Modern Genomics, 3rd edn. Wiley, New York, pp 230–257
  • Online Document:
    Cartwright J (2007) Big stars have weather too. IOP Publishing PhysicsWeb. http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/11/6/16/1. Accessed 26 June 2007
  • Dissertation:
    Trent JW (1975) Experimental acute renal failure. Dissertation, University of California

Note: Use the official abbreviation of the journal name as per the ISSN List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA). You can verify names at https://www.issn.org

4. Submission Process

4.1 Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted via our online system: [Submission Link]

4.2 Cover Letter: Must include a summary of the manuscript’s significance, its relevance to the journal, and ethical compliance confirmation.

5. Ethical Guidelines

  • Authorship: Follow ICMJE authorship criteria. Acknowledge all contributors appropriately.
  • Plagiarism: All submissions are screened. Work must be original and not under review elsewhere.
  • Ethical Approvals: Include IRB/ethics committee approval for studies involving humans or animals. Provide clinical trial registration number.
  • Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential financial or non-financial conflicts.

6. Peer Review Process

  • Type: Double-blind
  • Initial Decision: Within 4–6 weeks
  • Revisions: Response period of 2–4 weeks

8. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • None