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CytoJournal

CytoJournal is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal focused on scientific research and clinical practice related to pathological changes at the cellular level. The journal covers diagnostic, experimental, molecular, digital, and translational cytopathology, including approaches such as cytomorphology, immunocytochemistry, molecular diagnostics, digital cytopathology, and artificial intelligence-assisted cytology. It publishes multiple article categories and uses double anonymized peer review.

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Subject Pathology
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 0974-5963
eISSN 1742-6413
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charge: $2500 for all accepted manuscripts.

Submission Instructions

CytoJournal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter Any use of artificial intelligence tools must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 500 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 5,000 words. Main text must include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. The manuscript must include up to five keywords.
References The manuscript must include no more than 90 references.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the main manuscript file after the references, while graphs must not be embedded in the main manuscript.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is required to disclose use of artificial intelligence tools, where applicable. Cover letter must disclose use of artificial intelligence tools, where applicable.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 200–350 words. Abstract must be unstructured without subheadings. Abstract must not contain subheadings.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript file must include the title, abstract, keywords, manuscript body, and references. Review Article submissions must include up to five keywords, and any use of artificial intelligence in research, writing, or image preparation must be disclosed in the manuscript.
References Manuscript must include no more than 90 references.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the main manuscript file after the references, while graphs must not be embedded in the main manuscript. Tables must not duplicate data given in the text or figures.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools. Cover letter must include disclosure of any use of artificial intelligence tools.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 500 words. Abstract must be unstructured unless otherwise specified.
Manuscript Manuscript file must include the title, abstract, keywords, manuscript body, references, and an Acknowledgment section at the end. Manuscript must include up to five keywords at the end of the abstract and disclose any AI use in the relevant sections of the work.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the main manuscript file after the references, while graphs must not be embedded in the main manuscript and figure legends must be uploaded as a separate document file. Abstract must not contain figures or tables, and tables must not duplicate data given in the text or figures.
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Research Article

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools, where applicable. Cover letter must disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools, where applicable.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 500 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 5,000 words. Main text must include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include up to five keywords and disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools in relevant sections, where applicable.
References Manuscript must include no more than 90 references.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the main manuscript file after the references, while graphs must not be embedded in the main manuscript.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Any use of artificial intelligence tools must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 500 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The main text must not exceed 1,500 words. The main text must include Introduction, Case report, Discussion, and Conclusion. Include up to five keywords.
References The manuscript must include no more than 10 references.
Figures & Tables The submission may include up to 6 figures and 1 table. Tables must be included in the main manuscript file after the references, and graphs must not be embedded in the main manuscript.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Any use of artificial intelligence tools must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 500 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 1,000 words. Letter must be based on constructive criticism of an article published in the journal within the previous two months and solely on data published in that article. Any use of artificial intelligence tools must be disclosed in the manuscript.
References Manuscript must include no more than 4 references.
Figures & Tables Submission may include up to 2 figures and up to 4 images in total, and tables are not allowed. Graphs must not be embedded in the main manuscript, and figure legends must be uploaded as a document file.
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Case Series

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose use of artificial intelligence tools where applicable. Cover letter must disclose use of artificial intelligence tools where applicable.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 500 words. Abstract must be unstructured with no subheadings. Abstract must not contain subheadings.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 1,500 words. Main text must include Introduction, Cases, and Discussion ending with Summary. Manuscript must include up to five keywords and disclose any use of artificial intelligence in the relevant sections of the submitted work.
References Manuscript must include no more than 10 references.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the main manuscript file after the references, and graphs must not be embedded in the main manuscript.
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Recent Publications

Fat mass and obesity-associated gene overexpression ameliorates endothelial dysfunction after myocardial infarction by mediating N6-methyladenosine modification of ATP-binding cassette subfamily F member 1

Huichao Pan, Xunlong Xu, Yamei Yu, Zhaohui Qiu, Yafeng Zhou

10.25259/cytojournal_97_2025
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Non-invasive detection of endometrial cancer through exfoliated cervical cell gene methylation signatures: Evaluation of CELF4/GALR1/ZNF486 methylation biomarkers

Xing Fan, Saiping Mao, Yingxia Ou, Fang Yu, Xiaoli Wang, Rong Wang

10.25259/cytojournal_135_2025
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Gamma-aminobutyric acid affects the tumor microenvironment and angiogenesis, promoting breast cancer progression

Hui Wang, Jingxia Bao, Danfeng Lin

10.25259/cytojournal_143_2025
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Prevalence and clinical correlates of human papillomavirus infection: A study of 7,601 women attending a tertiary referral center in Greece

Nikiforos Stamoulis, Evgenia Charikleia Lazari, Charalampos Theofanakis, Andreas C. Lazaris, Periklis Panagopoulos, Georgia Eleni Thomopoulou

10.25259/cytojournal_153_2025
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Comparative evaluation of junctional adhesion molecule 3 and paired box gene 1 methylation, cytology, E6/E7 messenger RNA, and high-risk human papillomavirus testing for detecting precancerous cervical lesions

Shan Luo, Chunlin Tao, Fengmian Wang, Tingyan Shi, Rong Zhang

10.25259/cytojournal_239_2024
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Articles are published online immediately on final acceptance. Corrected proofs are expected within three days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. Authors upload a cover letter/page during submission, and AI-assisted technology use, financial interests, and outside support should be disclosed in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charge: $2500 for all accepted manuscripts.

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Research Topics

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Cancer and biochemical research Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Breast Lesions and Carcinomas Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Cancer and Skin Lesions Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Occupational and environmental lung diseases Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies Lymphadenopathy Diagnosis and Analysis Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Lung Cancer Research Studies

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