OncoDaily Medical Journal (ODMJ) welcomes submissions across oncology and related disciplines. The journal considers a broad range of manuscript types, including Original Research Articles, Clinical Studies and Clinical Trials, Reviews, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Short Reports/Brief Communications, Case Reports/Case Series, Perspectives, Opinions and Commentaries, Correspondence, Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Trials in Progress, and Protocols.
Authors are expected to follow the manuscript-specific submission and formatting requirements outlined below to facilitate efficient editorial assessment and peer review. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned for technical revision before editorial evaluation.
How to Submit
All manuscripts must be submitted through the ODMJ Online Journal System (OJS) by the corresponding author. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all submission information is accurate and complete, including metadata entry, file uploads, and confirmation that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submitted version and agreed on the author order.
Submission Files and Required Components
ODMJ prefers manuscripts to be submitted as Microsoft Word documents (.doc or .docx). Authors should provide a single, complete manuscript file containing the full text, with tables and figures placed in logical positions, preferably near their first mention in the text or, alternatively, grouped at the end of the manuscript.
Tables must remain fully editable and should not be submitted as images. Although figures should be included within the manuscript file for ease of review, each figure must also be uploaded separately as an individual high-quality file for peer review and production purposes.
A Complete Submission Should Include
- The manuscript file, including the title page, main text, tables, and embedded figures
- Separately uploaded figure files
- Supplementary materials, where applicable
- A cover letter
The title page should include the manuscript title, author names, institutional affiliations, corresponding author details, and, where available, ORCID identifiers.
The cover letter should briefly explain the importance of the work, its relevance to ODMJ, and any additional information that may assist the editors in evaluating the submission.
Required Declarations and Statements
All manuscripts must include the following declarations and statements, with “None” or “Not applicable” stated where appropriate:
- Declaration of Interests
- Funding Statement
- Acknowledgments
- Author Contributions
- Data Availability Statement.
Where applicable, manuscripts must also include:
- Ethics approval and informed consent statements for research involving human participants
- Animal ethics approval and compliance statements
- Clinical trial registration information
- Code availability information.
Authors are encouraged to use clear and standardized statement formats, as illustrated below.
Declaration of Interests: “The authors declare no competing interests.”
Funding Statement: “This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”
Acknowledgments: Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship. Where applicable, authors should obtain permission from individuals named in the Acknowledgments section.
Example: “The authors thank [Name/Institution] for technical assistance, administrative support, editorial assistance, or other contributions to the work.”
If there are no acknowledgments, authors should state: “Acknowledgments: None.”
Author Contributions (CRediT): Author contributions should be reported using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy). Authors should identify the specific contribution(s) of each author using the applicable CRediT roles.
Example: “Conceptualization: Author A; Methodology: Author A and Author B; Investigation: Author B; Formal Analysis: Author B; Writing – Original Draft: Author A; Writing – Review & Editing: Authors A and B; Supervision: Author A. All authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript.”
Ethics Approval and Informed Consent: “The study was approved by [name of ethics committee] under approval number [number]. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants.”
Data Availability Statement: Authors must provide a statement describing the availability of data supporting the findings of the manuscript.
Example:
“The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.”
If no datasets were generated or analyzed, authors should state: “Data Availability: Not applicable. No datasets were generated or analyzed for this article.”
Manuscript Preparation and Formatting
Manuscripts should be prepared using clear, consistent, and readable formatting. Authors should use a standard 12-point font, such as Arial or Times New Roman, with 1.5-line spacing. A single space should be used after each sentence, and bold formatting should not be used solely for emphasis within the main text. Lists should follow standard punctuation conventions, including the use of a comma before the final “and” or “or.” Paragraphs should be separated consistently without indentation or tab spacing.
Automated Word features such as hyphenation, endnotes, and headers or footers should be avoided where possible, as they may interfere with production. Pages should be numbered consecutively. Before submission, all tracked changes must be accepted and comments removed to ensure that a clean version of the manuscript is provided.
Numbers from one to ten should generally be written in words unless paired with units of measurement, in which case numerals should be used. Numerals may also be used in tables and figures for clarity. Authors should use standard SI units throughout and define abbreviations at first mention.
Structure of the Manuscript
The manuscript should begin with a concise and informative title, followed by author names, institutional affiliations, and clear identification of the corresponding author with contact details. ORCID identifiers should be provided where available.
The organization of the main text should follow the requirements of the relevant manuscript type.
Abstract and Keywords
An abstract must be provided where required by the article type. Unless otherwise specified for a particular manuscript type, the abstract should not exceed 300 words.
For manuscripts requiring a structured abstract, the following headings should be used: Introduction, Aim, Methodology, Results and Conclusion.
The abstract should accurately reflect the content of the manuscript and should not contain information that is not presented in the main text. References should not normally be cited in the abstract.
Authors should provide three to six relevant keywords immediately following the abstract.
For registered clinical trials, the trial registration number should be provided at the end of the abstract.
References
ODMJ uses the Vancouver numbered citation style. References should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they first appear in the text. Citations should be presented as superscript Arabic numerals and placed after punctuation. Multiple non-consecutive references should be separated by commas, while consecutive references should be presented as a range using an en dash. For example:
Single reference: “…as previously reported.¹”
Multiple references: “…several studies have demonstrated this.²,⁴,⁷”
Consecutive references: “…as reported in previous studies.³-⁶”
Each reference number must correspond to a single source. References appearing in tables or figure legends should follow the numbering sequence determined by the point at which the table or figure is first cited in the main text.
The reference list should include article titles and DOIs where available. For online sources, the URL and date of access should be provided.
Examples of Vancouver-style references include:
Journal article: Author AA, Author BB, Author CC. Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Title. Year;volume(issue)-page. doi.xxxx/xxxxx.
Online-first article: Author AA, Author BB. Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Title. Year. doi.xxxx/xxxxx.
Book chapter: Author AA. Title of chapter. In: Editor AA, Editor BB, editors. Title of book. Edition. City: Publisher; Year. p. xx–xx.
Website: Organization or Author. Title of webpage [Internet]. Place of publication: Publisher; Year [cited Year Mon Day]. Available from: URL.
Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all references.
Tables
Tables must be created using the Word table function so that they remain fully editable. Each table should have a concise, descriptive title and, where necessary, footnotes explaining abbreviations, statistical methods, symbols, or other information required for interpretation. Tables should be simple and clearly structured. Authors should avoid unnecessary merging of cells and should not combine multiple tables into a single table labeled A, B, or C. Missing data should be indicated consistently, for example using “NA,” with the abbreviation defined in a footnote. Manual line breaks within table cells should be avoided wherever possible; additional rows should be used instead.
Figures and Artwork
Figures must be clear, accurate, and suitable for both peer review and publication. Authors should avoid screenshots, figures copied directly from websites, or graphics with unclear provenance.
If previously published material is reproduced or adapted, authors are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions from the copyright holder and for providing appropriate citation and acknowledgment.
Converting a low-resolution raster image into a vector format does not improve its quality and should be avoided. Wherever possible, editable source files should be provided for graphs, diagrams, and schematics.
Figures should be designed for clarity and consistency. Comparable figure panels should use consistent scales where scientifically appropriate, and all labels should remain legible at the intended publication size. Two-dimensional presentation is preferred unless three-dimensional visualization is scientifically justified. A consistent typeface, preferably Arial or Helvetica, should be used throughout figures.
Color should be used in a manner that promotes readability and accessibility. Authors should avoid relying exclusively on red–green contrasts, as these may be difficult to distinguish for readers with color-vision deficiencies. Rainbow color scales should generally be avoided unless scientifically justified. Any information represented by color must be explained clearly in the figure legend.
Color choices should enhance readability and accessibility for all readers. Authors should avoid relying only on red-green contrasts, as these may be difficult to distinguish for readers with color-vision deficiencies. Rainbow color scales should be avoided unless scientifically justified, as they may reduce clarity or misrepresent gradual differences in data. Any specific meaning conveyed by color should be clearly explained in the figure legend.
Figure Formats and Quality
Vector-based figures, including graphs, diagrams, and line art, should preferably be supplied in formats such as EPS, PDF, or SVG. Editable source files may also be provided where appropriate. Image-based figures may be submitted in TIFF, PNG, or high-quality JPEG format. Layered source files are encouraged when annotations have been added. PowerPoint files may be accepted when the content is fully editable and does not contain effects that cannot be reproduced reliably during production.
Photographic images, radiological images, microscopy images, and scans should be supplied at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi at the intended publication size. Rasterized line art should be provided at higher resolution where possible. Images should be submitted in RGB color mode unless otherwise requested by the journal. Authors should export figures using high-quality settings and avoid excessive compression.
For photographs, microscopy, radiology, and other scientific images, any adjustments to brightness, contrast, or color must be applied appropriately and must not obscure, remove, or misrepresent the original data. Where annotations are added, authors are encouraged to retain and, if requested, provide the original unannotated image.
Figure Legends
Figure legends should allow each figure to be understood independently of the main text. Each legend should begin with a brief descriptive title and explain all relevant symbols, colors, abbreviations, arrows, scale bars, and error bars.
Statistical tests, measures of variability, and significance indicators should be identified where relevant. Figure legends should remain concise and generally should not exceed approximately 250 words, unless additional information is necessary for accurate interpretation.
File Naming and Submission Requirements
Files should be clearly named using a consistent convention, for example: Figure1.tif, Figure2.pdf.
Figure and table numbering must correspond exactly to the numbering used in the manuscript.
At submission, figures should be embedded within the main Word manuscript to facilitate peer review and also uploaded separately as individual high-quality files for editorial and production purposes.
Tables should remain fully editable within the manuscript and may additionally be uploaded separately in Word or Excel format when they are complex.
Reporting Standards, Data Transparency, and Reproducibility
Authors are encouraged to follow established reporting guidelines appropriate to their study design, such as CONSORT 2025, SPIRIT 2025, PRISMA 2020, PRISMA-ScR, STROBE, CARE, STARD, TRIPOD+AI, REMARK, ARRIVE 2.0, etc. Authors should consult the EQUATOR Network to identify any additional reporting guideline relevant to their study design or methodology.
Clinical trials must comply with ICMJE recommendations on clinical trial registration. Trial registration information should be provided in the manuscript and, where applicable, at the end of the abstract.
Statistical methods should be described with sufficient detail to allow appropriate interpretation and, where possible, reproducibility. Authors should clearly define sample sizes, biological and technical replicates, statistical tests, measures of variability, and error bars.
All manuscripts must include a Data Availability Statement, with “Not applicable” stated where no datasets were generated or analyzed. Authors should indicate where supporting data can be accessed and describe any legitimate restrictions on access.
Where custom software or code is central to the findings, authors should also include a Code Availability Statement describing how the relevant code may be accessed. Authors are encouraged to deposit data and code in appropriate trusted repositories whenever possible.
Open Access and Copyright
ODMJ is an open-access journal. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting ODMJ the right to publish and distribute it.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that all submitted materials comply with copyright requirements. Any reproduced or adapted content must have appropriate permissions and include proper attribution.
Contact
For submission-related inquiries, authors may contact: [email protected]