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Types of Manuscripts

1- Manuscripts subject to peer review in the field of cancer research:
        – Research Articles.
        – Review Articles.
        – Meta-analysis.
        – Case Reports.
        – Short Reports.
        – Communications Reports
2- Manuscripts subject to the opinion of the editorial board only, without arbitration
       – Opinion related to health issues in general.

       – Perspectives related to health issues in general.
       – Commentaries on general or specialized medical topics in cancer.
       – Reports of Scientific Conferences on Oncology.
       – Conference Report.
       – Policy Brief.

Research paper: (between 3000 – 6000 words with references and without appendices)
Basic information: Title, Authors’ Names, Abstract, Keywords (in Arabic and English).
• Title: The title of the article must be brief, specific, and relevant to the research topic.
• Authors: Each author must be named, email, and phone number in the order in which they will appear in the article after publication, along with each researcher’s ORCID number.
• Abstract: It should be no more than 300 words.
• Keywords: 3 to 10 keywords added after the abstract. They must be specific to the article and common to the research topic.
Sections of the research article: Introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Introduction: It must include an introduction to the study, explain its importance, specify the goal of the study and the hypothesis that was tested, and be understandable to researchers in other fields.
• Materials and Methods: These should be stated in detail so that other researchers can replicate and build on the study. New methods and protocols used should be detailed, while known methods can be mentioned briefly. Any extended details about materials and methods can be attached as a supplementary file to be published on the journal’s website.
• Results: The author should provide an accurate and concise description of the experimental results. Any materials complementary to the research study (graphs, tables, videos…) must be mentioned in the main text, and these materials will be available through the journal’s website only.
Note: Regarding research data and complementary materials: The research article must include a pledge that all materials and data related to it will be available to readers, and any restrictions that limit access to these materials or information must be disclosed.
• Discussion: Authors should discuss their findings, how they can be interpreted in light of previous studies, and the hypothesis used. They should also mention the results, their applications, and future studies that could be conducted.
• Conclusions and Recommendations: They can be added to the discussion if it is not long and complex, or kept separate.
• Acknowledgments: Thanks and appreciation for any support obtained by the authors, whether technical, administrative, or otherwise.
• References: They are mentioned in the main text as a number only, and the Vancouver system must be used in documenting references, and they are mentioned in the order they appear in the research paper (including tables, pictures, and figures).
• Patenting: It is not mandatory, and can be added if there is a patent resulting from this study.
• Abbreviations: Abbreviations must be defined the first time they appear in the abstract, main text, tables, or graphs, and the definition must be written after the abbreviation enclosed in parentheses.

A Review Article: (3000-5000 words with references and without appendices)
• Abstract: Summary of the review with keywords.
• Introduction: includes reasons and objectives.
 Main or subparagraphs depending on the topic of the manuscript.
• Conclusion: The answer to your research question and its implications for practice, policy, or research.
• Future vision: What are the proposed conclusions, recommendations, and next steps from the authors’ point of view?

Meta-analysis: It relies on the use of statistical meta-analysis to reach results
• Abstract: Summary of the review with keywords.
• Introduction: includes reasons and objectives.
• Methods: These include selection criteria, research method, data extraction method, and collection method.
• Results: Includes outcomes of the search and selection process, study characteristics, risk of bias in studies, and pooling results.
• Discussion: including interpretation of results and limitations of the review.
• Conclusion: The answer to your research question and its implications for practice, policy, or research.

Case report:
Case reports provide detailed information about symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment (including all types of interventions), and individual patient outcomes, and they usually describe new or uncommon conditions that advance medical care or highlight diagnostic approaches. The structure of case reports differs from articles and includes an abstract, keywords, introduction, detailed case description, discussion and conclusions, ,with a suggested minimum word count of 2,500 words. Particular care should be taken when submitting case reports to ensure that appropriate permission for publication is obtained from the patients who appear in the paper.
All case reports include the following components: summary, introduction, case, and discussion. Some journals may require a literature review.
• Abstract: It must summarize the case, the problem it addresses, and the idea it presents, preferably not more than 150 words.
• Introduction: Includes a brief overview of the problem addressed by the case, citing relevant literature where necessary, and ends with a sentence describing the patient and his/her underlying condition.
• Description of the case: It includes the details of the case in the following order:
   – Description of the patient (or patients)
   – Case history
   – Results of the physical examination
   – Results of pathological examinations and other examinations
   – Treatment plan
   – The expected result of the treatment plan
   – Actual result
Note: The author must make sure to include all relevant details and exclude unnecessary details.
• Discussion: This is the most important part of the case report; The part that convinces the journal that the case is newsworthy. The explanation of what was mentioned in the introduction is expanded, with a focus on the reasons for the importance of the case and the problem it addresses, followed by a review of the existing literature on this topic. In this part, existing theories and research results about the main problem in the patient’s case are mentioned, and the review must be narrowed to the source of confusion. Or the main challenge in the case, and the case report must be linked to existing literature, mentioning the message conveyed by the case.
Note: The researcher should explain whether the evidence supports or contradicts current beliefs about the problem, and how this evidence can add value to future clinical practice.
• Review literature relevant to the clinical situation.
• Conclusion: The main points addressed in the case report are briefly mentioned, and the author can provide suggestions and recommendations to doctors, teachers, or researchers, and the conclusion can be attached to the discussion paragraph.
Notes on patient consent: Patient consent must be submitted attached to the article, and if the patient is a minor, parental consent must be obtained, and the patient’s identity and any information that may be revealed must be concealed. Particular care must be taken with pictures, and ensure that pictures of the affected area do not Reveal the patient’s identity.

Short reports: (1000 to1500 words and do not contain more than 25 references)
These are articles suitable for presenting previously published extensive research, highlighting additional controls and confirmatory results, as well as negative findings, small-scale clinical studies, and clinical reviews. Authors should clearly state any work they are building on, whether published or unpublished. All data sets on which the paper’s conclusions are based should be made available to readers.
It should have an appropriate title for the study design, for example: “randomized controlled trial”, or “what is the effectWhatfactor X on subject Y?”
Content of the short report:
• Abstract: The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Please minimize the use of abbreviations and do not cite references in the abstract.
• Keywords: 3-10 keywords that represent the main content of the article.
• Background of the article: It should explain the background and objectives of the article and provide a summary of the research in the existing literature.
 Main text: It includes the text of the article, and can be divided into sub-headings that are rich in information.
• Conclusions: The main conclusions must be identified, and their relevance or importance explained.
• List of abbreviations: Must be defined in the text on first use, and provide a list of abbreviations.

Communication reports: (maximum 3000 words)
Communication articles are short articles that present groundbreaking preliminary findings or important findings that are part of a larger study over several years. It may also include advanced methods or experiments, and the development of new technology or materials. The structure is similar to a research article: (introduction – results – discussion – materials and methods)

2- Manuscripts that are not subject to peer review:
Opinion:
They are short articles that reflect the author’s views on a particular topic, technique, or recent findings. They should highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the topic presented in the opinion. The structure is similar to a review article. However, it is much shorter and focuses on the author’s point of view rather than a comprehensive critical review. The suggested maximum word limit is 2,000 words.

Perspective:
These are articles that present current developments in a particular field. Emphasis is placed on future directions of the field and the author’s evaluation. Comments should be placed in the context of existing literature from the previous three years. It is similar to a review article, with a suggested upper word limit of 2,000 words.

Commentaries:
(450 words maximum) It is intended to review and express an opinion on the most important matters contained in a recently published research article, within a period not exceeding two years from the date of publication of the article. The commentary should add a scientific or applied dimension to the research, and not just a summary of the experiments mentioned in the research paper.
Reports on conferences
Conference reports are records of the events of a conference, seminar, or meeting. It should provide a comprehensive overview of the meeting or session, along with relevant background information to the reader. The structure should contain the abstract, keywords, introduction, conference sections, and concluding remarks, with a suggested maximum word limit of 2,000 words. They may also include all abstracts of accepted meetings or symposia in a special issue of the journal.

Policy Brief: (approximately 3000 words)
It is a concise summary of information that can help readers understand and make decisions about government health policies. It may provide policy summaries or substantive summaries of relevant research, suggest potential health policy options, or go further and discuss specific courses of action. It should include: Only basic, without excessive description about the methodology. The policy summary includes some of the following sections:
•   The title:
• Summary: The summary must be clear, concise, focused on one topic, and be current and purpose-driven rather than summarizing or abbreviating an existing report.
• Context or scope of the problem: This section explains the importance of the problem and aims to persuade the reader of the need for policy action.
• Health Policy Alternatives: This section discusses the current health policy approach and explains the proposed options. They should be accurate and convincing to the reader that the policy action proposed in the brief is best.
• Health Policy Recommendations: Includes a detailed explanation of the concrete steps that must be taken to address the policy issue.
• Appendices: Additional information can be included.
• Sources Consulted or Recommended: Must be reliable sources.

About The Journal

Journal: Syrian Journal for Cancer Research
Abbreviation: SJCR
Publisher: Higher Commission for Scientific Research
Address of Publisher: Syria – Damascus – Seven Square
Publishing Frequency: Quartal
Launched Year: 2024
This journal is licensed under a: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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