Hematology and Oncology Discovery welcomes the submission of Original Research, Review Articles, Case Reports, Clinical Trial Reports, Disease Treatments, and Editorials.
Word limit: 4,000 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 300 words maximum, including background, methods, results and conclusions.
References: we recommend a limit of 100 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included, however we recommend 5-10 figures/ tables per article.
Description: include abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, acknowledgements, disclosure of conflicts of interest and references. Supplemental data may include additional information regarding methodology, supplemental figures or tables, or primary data sets. Graphical Abstracts and Highlights are mandatory for Original Research
Word limit: 2,000 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 200 words maximum, including background, methods, results and conclusions.
References: we recommend a limit of 50 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included, however we recommend 2-10 figures/ tables per case report.
Description: on findings from either the clinic or the laboratory that are novel, but not necessarily definitive, scientific observations. Designed to stimulate new insight and next steps in translational or basic research. Include abstract, introduction, methods, results and discussion, acknowledgements, disclosure of conflicts of interest and references.
Word limit: 5,000 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 300 words maximum
References: we recommend a limit of 100 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included,
Description: focus on recent scientific or clinical advances in an area of broad interest to those in the field. Reviews are encouraged to be concise and critical and include appropriate references to the literature. Authors are encouraged to contact Co-Editors-in-Chief or the Editorial Office before submission. The journal accepts systematic review, and authors who wish to submit a systematic review (meta-analysis) need to contact Co-Editors-in-Chief or the Editorial Office before submission.
Word limit: 4,000 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 300 words maximum, including background, methods, results and conclusions.
References: we recommend a limit of 100 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included, however we recommend 2-10 figures/ tables per case report.
Description: describe the methodology, implementation, and results of controlled studies, usually undertaken with large patient groups. Authors conducting clinical trials need to demonstrate practical work experience, and high standards of ethics and reliability, and should follow the guidelines:
CONSORT for randomized controlled trials https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/consort/
TREND for non-randomized trials https://www.cdc.gov/trendstatement/
PRISMA for systematic review and meta-analyses http://www.prisma-statement.org/
CARE for case reports http://www.care-statement.org/resources/checklist
STROBE for observational studies https://www.strobe-statement.org/index.php?id=available-checklists
STREGA for genetic association studies http://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/strobe-strega/
SRQR for qualitative studies https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/srqr/
STARD for diagnostic accuracy studies http://www.stard-statement.org/
ARRIVE for animal experiments https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/arrive-guidelines
Word limit: 4,000 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 300 words maximum, including background, methods, results and conclusions.
References: we recommend a limit of 100 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included,
Description: Disease Treatments are written by expert clinicians offering up-to-date information and guidance regarding diagnosis and treatment of hematological diseases and clinical situations based on longstanding clinical experience. They focus on a specific disease with emerging treatments. Authors are encouraged to contact Co-Editors-in-Chief or the Editorial Office before submission.
Editorials are usually invited by the Editorial Board or/and Editorial Office. Editorials are usually respond to a special issue to explain the content of the special issue, or/and to describe policy issues relevant to the journal, e.g., the launch of the journal, the change of article type etc. Editorials must be evidence based but journalistic in style, and written with an international general medical audience in mind.