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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute

JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute is a peer-reviewed oncology and cancer sciences journal that has published for eight decades and publishes manuscripts describing novel findings of significance in cancer research.

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Subject Oncology
Impact Factor 7.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0027-8874
eISSN 1460-2105
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No license charge for standard publication; open access publication requires an open access charge.

Submission Instructions

JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required at initial submission and must be no more than 1–2 pages. The cover letter must explain the submission’s suitability for the journal by summarizing the key findings of interest to readers.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript should contain 3000 or fewer words excluding the abstract, reference list, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript should include a brief introduction and sections labeled Methods, Results, and Discussion. Alt text for each image, figure, illustration, and photograph must be included directly under the relevant figure legend in the main manuscript file and preceded by 'Alt text:'.
References References must be numbered in the order cited, listed as a separate section at the end, and for works with more than six authors must list the first three authors followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables The total number of supplementary figures plus supplementary tables must not exceed the total number of figures and tables allowed for this manuscript type. Tables must be included in the main text Word file, while figure files should be supplied separately from the main manuscript file. Main text tables must be in Word table format, and all panels for a figure should be uploaded in a single figure file.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must be 1–2 pages long. Cover letter must explain why the submission is suitable for the journal by summarizing the key findings of interest to readers.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must contain 6000 words or fewer, excluding the abstract, reference list, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript should be formatted like an Article, and the study design should be included in the title.
References References must be numbered in the order cited, listed in a separate section at the end, and for works with more than six authors include the first three authors followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables The total number of supplementary figures plus supplementary tables must not exceed the total number of figures and tables allowed for this manuscript type. Tables must be included in the main text Word file, while figure files should be supplied separately from the main manuscript file. Alt text must be provided in the main manuscript file directly under each figure legend and preceded by 'Alt text:'.
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Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must be no more than 1–2 pages. Cover letter must explain why the submission is suitable for the journal by summarizing key findings of interest to readers.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must contain 6000 or fewer words excluding the abstract, reference list, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript should be formatted like an Article, and the study design should be included in the title.
References References must be numbered in the order cited, and for works with more than six authors list the first three followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Main text tables must be included in the main text Word file, while figure files should be supplied separately from the main manuscript file. Tables must be in Word table format, and all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs must include alt text directly under the relevant figure legend.
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Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must be no more than 1–2 pages. The cover letter must explain why the submission is suitable for the journal by summarizing the key findings of interest to readers.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must contain 6000 words or fewer, excluding the abstract, reference list, tables, and figure legends.
References References must be numbered in the order cited, and if there are more than six authors, list the first three followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables The total number of supplementary figures plus supplementary tables must not exceed the total number of figures and tables allowed for this manuscript type. Tables must be included in the main text Word file, while figure files must be supplied separately from the main manuscript file. Alt text must be provided for all images and figures in the main manuscript file directly under the corresponding figure legend.
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Brief Communications

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must be 1–2 pages for initial submission. Cover letter must explain why the submission is suitable for the journal by summarizing the key findings of interest to readers.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured and not divided by headings or subheadings. Abstract must not include headings or subheadings.
Manuscript Manuscript must contain 1500 or fewer words excluding the abstract, reference list, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must not be divided by headings or subheadings.
References References must be numbered in the order cited, listed in a separate section at the end, and for works with more than six authors include the first three authors followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the main text Word file, while figure files must be supplied separately from the main manuscript file. Tables must be in Word table format, and alt text must be included under each figure legend in the main manuscript file.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover letter is required for initial submission and must be 1–2 pages long. Cover letter must explain why the submission is suitable for the journal by summarizing the key findings of interest to readers.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Correspondence.
Manuscript Correspondence should contain 500 or fewer words, excluding the reference list. If the Correspondence pertains to an item published in the journal, the title should be 'RE:' followed by the title of the original item.
References Correspondence is limited to a maximum of seven references. References must be numbered in the order in which they are cited in the text, and if there are more than six authors, list the first three followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Correspondence may include one figure legend or one table. Tables must be included in the main text Word file, while figure files should be supplied separately from the main manuscript file.
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Minireviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must be no more than 1–2 pages. The cover letter must explain why the submission is suitable for the journal by summarizing the key findings of interest to readers.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must contain 2000 or fewer words, excluding the abstract, reference list, tables, and figure legends.
References References must be numbered in the order cited, and for works with more than six authors, list the first three authors followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables The total number of supplementary figures plus supplementary tables must not exceed the total number of figures and tables allowed for this manuscript type. Tables must be included in the main text Word file, while figure files must be supplied separately from the main manuscript file. Alt text must be included in the main manuscript file directly under each relevant figure legend and preceded by 'Alt text:'.
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Recent Publications

Sex differences in cancer incidence among people with HIV infection in the United States

Beth J Maclin, Ruth M Pfeiffer, Qianlai Luo, Natalie Archer, Jennifer Hayes, Analise Monterosso, Karen Pawlish, Ana Patricia Ortiz, Meredith S Shiels, Eric A Engels, Sarah S Jackson

10.1093/jnci/djag185
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RE: Electroacupuncture improves cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in breast cancer survivors: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Xinyue Wang, Xinyi Xu, Yan Li

10.1093/jnci/djag188
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Modeling long-term mortality and morbidity in pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma survivors after reduced radiotherapy exposure

Jenna R Rogers, Zachary J Ward, Kayla L Stratton, Wendy M Leisenring, Chelsea S Taylor, Gregory T Armstrong, Eric J Chow, Angela M Feraco, Rebecca M Howell, Melissa M Hudson, Mercedes McMahon, Lindsay M Morton, Kevin C Oeffinger, Susan A Smith, Lisa Diller, Jennifer M Yeh

10.1093/jnci/djag186
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Association of common genetic alterations with tumor recurrence in papillary thyroid cancer

Shi-Tong Yu, Liyuan Huang, Hui Tang, Ruitian Ouyang, Guobin Miao, Nanfen Zhou, Shujing Mao, Jichun Yu, Rengyun Liu, Shangtong Lei

10.1093/jnci/djag190
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Temporal Trends of Subsequent Malignant Neoplasms in Childhood Cancer Survivors and the Impact of Treatment Changes: A DCCSS-LATER Study

Aimée S R Westerveld, Helena J H van der Pal, Joyce Wilbers, Andrica C H de Vries, Marloes Louwerens, Maria M W Koopman, Judith L Kok, Marry M Van den Heuvel-Eibrink, Margriet van der Heiden-van der Loo, Dorine Bresters, Max M van Noesel, Eelco W Hoving, Jan L C Loeffen, Hanneke M van Santen, Flora E van Leeuwen, Otto Visser, Geert O Janssens, Cecile M Ronckers, Leontien C M Kremer, Jop C Teepen

10.1093/jnci/djag169
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2025 median days from acceptance to publication: 22 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for initial submission. It should briefly explain why the submission is suitable for the journal and summarize the key findings of interest to readers; it should be no more than 1-2 pages. Cover letters must also disclose related or similar preprints, dissertations, manuscripts, published papers, and reports by the same authors and explain how the submitted manuscript differs. Use of AI should be disclosed in cover letters to editors.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription journal with open access publishing options.

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Research Topics

Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Human auditory perception and evaluation Virus-based gene therapy research Educational Robotics and Engineering Cancer Risks and Factors Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Estrogen and related hormone effects Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies BRCA gene mutations in cancer Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Cancer Research and Treatments Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Animal Virus Infections Studies Immune Cell Function and Interaction

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