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Thyroid

Thyroid is a subscription journal with optional open access publishing via Sage Choice. It accepts preprints, uses single-anonymized peer review, and publishes research in thyroid-related topics with detailed manuscript preparation and submission requirements, including article-type-specific word limits, abstract formats, and figure/table limits.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism

Impact Factor 6.7

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 1050-7256

eISSN 1557-9077

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Submission fee: $90; page charges upon acceptance: $90/page; optional open access publishing is available for a fee via Sage Choice.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Studies

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, with each section starting in a new paragraph.

Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words, excluding the abstract, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript must use the sections Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. The manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article with each required subheading, including 'Not applicable' where relevant.

References References must be cited in numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals outside punctuation and listed in sequential order with journal titles abbreviated according to PubMed/Medline style.

Figures & Tables A maximum of 10 tables and/or figures is allowed. High-resolution figure files must be uploaded as individual files, while editable tables may be uploaded as a single separate file or placed at the end of the manuscript and figure legends may be uploaded as a separate file or placed at the end of the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited in the text.

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Review And Scholarly Dialog

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission made on behalf of the authors.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Summary, and Conclusions.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words, excluding the abstract, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must use the sections Introduction, Review, Summary, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article with each required subheading included, using 'Not applicable' where relevant.

References References must be cited in numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals outside punctuation and listed sequentially with journal titles abbreviated according to PubMed/Medline style.

Figures & Tables A maximum of 5 tables and/or figures may be included. High-resolution figure files must be uploaded as individual files, while editable tables may be uploaded as a single separate file or added to the end of the manuscript and figure legends may be uploaded as a separate legends file or added to the end of the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.

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Brief Reports On Novel Mutations Associated With Inherited Thyroid Disorders

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 100 words. The abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 750 words, excluding the abstract, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. The report must include minimum information on the index subject, mode of transmission unless the mutation is de novo, thyroid function testing results, relevant ancillary studies when available, and family study data including affected and unaffected first-degree relatives or the reason they were not studied. At least 5 keywords must appear after the abstract, and the manuscript must include Acknowledgments if applicable, Author Contribution, funding, disclosure, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all required subheadings including 'Not applicable' where relevant.

References The manuscript may include a maximum of 4 references. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text and cited as superscript Arabic numerals outside punctuation, and journal titles must use PubMed/Medline abbreviations.

Figures & Tables The manuscript may include 1 figure or table. Figures must be uploaded as individual files, while editable tables and figure legends must be uploaded as separate files or placed at the end of the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text.

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Research Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included. The cover letter should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission on behalf of the authors.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract should include the research problem, research methods, main descriptive results, and key concluding messages including the need for more research.

Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words, excluding disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript should contain a brief description of the research problem, research methods, main descriptive results, and key concluding messages including the need for more research. The manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with each required subheading, plus acknowledgments, author contribution, disclosure, and funding statements.

References The manuscript may include a maximum of 20 references. References must be numbered in sequential order of citation and cited in the text as superscript Arabic numerals outside punctuation, with journal titles abbreviated according to PubMed/Medline.

Figures & Tables The manuscript may include a total of 2 tables or figures. High-resolution figure files must be uploaded as individual files, while editable tables and figure legends must be uploaded separately or placed at the end of the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text.

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Case Studies

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured.

Manuscript Manuscript must include a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article after the Acknowledgements section and Author Contributions section if applicable. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract, an Acknowledgments section if applicable, Author Contribution and funding statements, an Author Disclosure Statement, and the required subheadings within the 'Statements and Declarations' section including 'Not applicable' where relevant.

References References must be cited in the text in numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals outside punctuation and listed in sequential order with journal titles abbreviated according to PubMed/Medline.

Figures & Tables Case Studies may include a maximum of 2 tables and/or figures. High-resolution figure files must be uploaded as individual files, while editable tables and figure legends must be uploaded separately or placed at the end of the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text.

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Patients With Remarkable Features Or Rare Disorders

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Patient Findings, Summary, and Conclusions.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words, excluding the abstract, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must include a brief introduction followed by a section titled 'Patient(s)' and then a discussion. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end containing all required subheadings, with 'Not applicable' used where relevant.

References References must be cited in the text in numerical order using superscript Arabic numerals outside punctuation and listed sequentially with journal titles abbreviated according to PubMed/Medline style.

Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 tables and/or figures is allowed. High-resolution figure files must be uploaded as individual files, while editable tables and figure legends must be uploaded separately or placed at the end of the manuscript file. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text.

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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.

Abstract Abstract must not be included.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 500 words, excluding disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must include a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article after the Acknowledgements section and Author Contributions section if applicable. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contribution statement, an Acknowledgments section if applicable, funding statement(s), and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with each required subheading including 'Not applicable' where relevant.

References References must not exceed 5. References must be listed in sequential order of citation and cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals outside punctuation, without parentheses or brackets, using PubMed/Medline journal title abbreviations.

Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 figure or table may be included. High-resolution figures must be uploaded as individual files, while editable tables may be uploaded as a single separate table file or added to the end of the manuscript file. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text.

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Recent Publications

Paternally Inherited DIO3 Loss and Infantile-Onset Central Hypothyroidism: Human Evidence for a Novel Mechanism of Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Thyroid Axis Dysregulation

Tomohiro Hori, Hiroshi Ito, Tatsuya Sakashita, Toshinari Koyama, Masahiro Shimozawa, Mai Mori, Saori Kadowaki, Hideki Matsumoto, Hideo Sasai, Fumiaki Sakura, Yutaka Yamamoto, Satoshi Okada, Hidenori Ohnishi

10.1177/10507256261500920

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PDE8B rs4704397 Modifies the Association Between Iodine Status and Serum TSH in Pregnant Women

Cui Yao, Yongze Li, Chenyan Li, Weiwei Wang, Xiaochen Xie, Chenling Fan, Weiping Teng, Zhongyan Shan, Jinyuan Mao

10.1177/10507256261500925

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Factors Associated with Adverse Effects of Postoperative TSH-Directed Levothyroxine Therapy in Adults with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Scoping Review

Mohammad Jay, Fadi Esttaifo, Grace Reszetnik, Cristina Goens, Emma Wilson, Lorraine L. Lipscombe, Antoine Eskander

10.1177/10507256261499041

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Precision Thyroid Oncology Using Genetic-Based Therapies: A Narrative Review

Vincenzo Marotta, Mingzhao Xing, Mario Vitale

10.1177/10507256261497620

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Letter: The Iatrogenic Delay Paradox: A Call for Contextual Adaptation of the 2026 ATA Guidelines

Laura Sterian Ward, Cleo Otaviano Mesa Junior, Rosiane Mattar, Sara Toassa Gomes Solha

10.1177/10507256261499156

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Manuscripts undergo an initial evaluation before peer review. OnlineFirst publication enables final articles to be published online immediately after acceptance and production, without waiting for assignment to a future issue.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication. Writing assistance or third-party submission involvement must also be stated in the covering letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Submission fee: $90. Page charges upon acceptance: $90/page. Optional open access publishing is available for a fee via Sage Choice.

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Research Topics

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Head and Neck Anomalies Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors BRCA gene mutations in cancer Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Radiation Dose and Imaging Cancer-related Molecular Pathways Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Educational Robotics and Engineering Ion channel regulation and function Vitamin D Research Studies Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Diabetes and associated disorders Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology S100 Proteins and Annexins Human Health and Disease

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