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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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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.
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.
Brief Reports On Novel Mutations Associated With Inherited Thyroid Disorders
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
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.
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.
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.
Patients With Remarkable Features Or Rare Disorders
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. 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.
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.
Recent Publications
A Phase 2 Study of XP-8121: Once-Weekly Subcutaneous Levothyroxine Sodium for the Treatment of Hypothyroidism in Adults
Valentina Conoscenti, Robbie Huang, Diane Rudisill, Richard Fitch, Frances Broyles, Matthew David Ettleson, Antonio C. Bianco
10.1177/10507256261454211
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Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Macro-TSH in Patients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Eijun Nishihara, Shuji Fukata, Chisako Imamura, Mitsuru Ito, Mitsushige Nishikawa, Akira Miyauchi, Takashi Akamizu
10.1177/10507256261456988
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Comparison of Conventional Smears with Liquid Preparations and Their Combined Use in Thyroid Cytopathology: A Multi-Institutional Study
Wenke Chen, Yuanyuan Zheng, Ping Mei, Gang Chen, Peng Sun, Wei Du, Yonghua Bai, Yinghui Wu, Zheng Yang, Yue Liang, Jiehua Xu, Daping Yang, Yongqin Wen, Ying Li, Changming Chen, Ke Gao, Liting Wu, Dandan Xiong, Yuyan Pang, Xinyi Deng, Zhenbang Ke, Wenxin Chen, Yufei He, Fenghua Lai, Chubo Qi, Athanasios Bikas, Lili Chen, Yihao Liu
10.1177/10507256261457010
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Prognostic Significance of Detectable Antithyroglobulin Antibodies Based on Analytical Sensitivity in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Undetectable Serum Thyroglobulin after Radioactive Iodine Treatment
Chae A Kim, Yong-Il Kim, Dong Yun Lee, Sun-Ho Lee, Won Bae Kim, Jin-Sook Ryu, Won Gu Kim, Tae Yong Kim, Min Ji Jeon
10.1177/10507256261457026
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First Clinical Series of Patients Undergoing Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation for Symptomatic Benign Thyroid Nodules in a Clinic Setting
Isabella C. Ihrig, Camila Mancera, Maria Moreno, Tonya S. King, Ralph P. Tufano
10.1177/10507256261443630
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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.
Reformat to Thyroid using Livewrite PremiumIs 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.
Reformat to Thyroid using Livewrite PremiumWhat 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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