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Annals Of Surgical Oncology

Annals of Surgical Oncology is the official journal of the Society of Surgical Oncology and focuses on clinical and translational research advancing surgical cancer care.

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Subject Oncology, Surgery
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1068-9265
eISSN 1534-4681
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No processing fee is required for any new submission as of January 1, 2023.

Submission Instructions

Annals Of Surgical Oncology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Letters

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain the manuscript's significance and fit for the journal and affirm that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 600 words excluding references. Text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. No abstract is permitted, 5-8 keywords must be provided, and any use of large language model tools must be documented in the Methods, Acknowledgments, Introduction, or another appropriate section.
References Reference list is limited to 6 references. References must follow American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th Edition. References must be cited in consecutive numerical order, arranged numerically under 'References,' and list all authors if six or fewer or the first three followed by et al if more than six.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 figures and/or tables is allowed. Figures and tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, and each must include a caption or heading.
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

ASO Research Letters are intended for rapid publication of original research findings.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must be included with each manuscript submission. It should explain the significance of the manuscript and its fit with the journal, confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere, and include the submitting and corresponding authors’ contact information and Twitter handles if available.

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