Instructions for Author
Prepare clear, ethical, and impactful manuscripts for cervical cancer research.
Author Guidance for Strong Submissions
Use these requirements to improve clarity, reproducibility, and clinical relevance.
Publishing Standards
Open Access Reach
All articles are immediately available worldwide, supporting clinicians, researchers, and public health teams.
Rigorous Review
Single blind peer review with editorial oversight ensures methodological and ethical integrity.
DOI and Metadata
Structured metadata and DOI registration improve discoverability across scholarly platforms.
Ethics First
We prioritize patient consent, data transparency, and adherence to international research guidelines.
Scope Fit and Article Types
Journal of Cervical Cancer publishes original research, systematic reviews, clinical studies, translational work, and public health analyses that advance cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Submissions should clearly align with cervical cancer outcomes, HPV related disease, screening, or care delivery. Manuscripts focused on unrelated gynecologic topics without cervical relevance may be redirected.
Original Research
Clinical trials, observational studies, biomarker research, and implementation science.
Systematic Reviews
Evidence synthesis that informs screening, vaccination, or therapeutic practice.
Methods and Tools
Diagnostics, imaging, or analytic workflows with validation data.
Manuscript Structure
Prepare manuscripts with a clear abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion. Highlight clinical relevance, patient impact, and limitations.
Include a concise title, structured abstract, and keywords that support discoverability across clinical and public health databases.
- Structured abstract with objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
- Clear description of study design and population
- Tables and figures that summarize key findings
- Limitations and implications for practice
Reporting Standards and Methods
Follow appropriate reporting standards such as CONSORT, STROBE, or PRISMA when relevant. Provide enough detail for replication and critical appraisal.
For diagnostic or biomarker studies, report sensitivity, specificity, and validation metrics. For clinical trials, include registration numbers and protocol references.
- Describe inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Provide statistical methods and software used
- Document sample size justification
- Include data availability statements
Ethics, Consent, and Trial Registration
All research involving human participants must include institutional review board approval and informed consent documentation. Provide the ethics committee name and approval number.
Clinical trials should be registered in a public registry prior to enrollment and include registration identifiers in the manuscript.
Data Availability and Materials
Authors are encouraged to deposit datasets, code, and supplemental materials in trusted repositories. Provide persistent links or accession numbers within the manuscript.
If data cannot be shared due to privacy or regulatory constraints, include a clear justification and describe how qualified researchers may request access.
Figures, Tables, and Supplementary Files
Provide high resolution figures with descriptive captions. Tables should be editable and placed near the first citation in the text.
Supplementary files may include protocols, analytic scripts, or extended data tables. Ensure all supplementary content is referenced in the manuscript.
References and Style
Use consistent citation formatting and verify references for accuracy. Include DOIs where available and ensure citations support key claims.
Define abbreviations on first use and maintain consistent terminology throughout the manuscript.
Submission Steps
Authors may submit through ManuscriptZone or the Simple Submission Form. Both routes are reviewed by the same editorial team and follow the same peer review process.
Upload the main manuscript, figures, tables, and any required ethical or trial documentation. Provide a cover letter explaining scope alignment and significance.
- ManuscriptZone submission: https://oap.manuscriptzone.net/
- Simple submission form: https://openaccesspub.org/manuscript-submission-form
After Acceptance
Following acceptance, manuscripts undergo copyediting, formatting, and author proof review. Authors are asked to confirm final accuracy before publication.
APC invoices are issued after acceptance. Publication proceeds after payment confirmation or approved waivers.
Additional Context
The editorial office can advise on scope fit and reporting expectations before submission at [email protected].
JCC Commitment
Journal of Cervical Cancer is dedicated to advancing cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through transparent publishing.
Our editorial office supports authors, reviewers, and readers with clear guidance and responsive communication. Contact [email protected] for scope or workflow questions.
Submit Your Manuscript
Follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process.