Journal of Thyroid Cancer

Journal of Thyroid Cancer

Journal of Thyroid Cancer – Reviewer Guidelines

Open Access & Peer-Reviewed

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Reviewer Guidelines

Guidance for reviewers assessing thyroid cancer manuscripts.

RigorEvaluate diagnostic and treatment methods.
IntegrityProtect ethical standards.
ImpactAssess clinical relevance.
ClarityProvide actionable feedback.

Journal at a Glance

ISSN: 2574-4496
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2574-4496
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal

Scope Alignment

Thyroid carcinoma, endocrine oncology, surgical and medical management, molecular diagnostics, and survivorship care. We prioritize evidence that improves diagnosis and outcomes.

Publishing Model

Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.

Review Time09 daysFrom submission
Acceptance Rate52%Current average
Decision Time12 daysSubmission to decision
Publication3 daysAfter acceptance
Reviewer Responsibilities

JTC reviewers evaluate methodological rigor, data transparency, and clinical relevance in submissions. Reviews should be constructive, objective, and aligned with journal policies.

Review Focus Areas
  • Diagnostic criteria and staging accuracy
  • Appropriate study design and statistical analysis
  • Clarity of outcome definitions and endpoints
  • Ethics approvals and patient privacy protections
  • Relevance to thyroid cancer care and translational impact
  • Assess clarity of diagnostic criteria and staging definitions.
  • Verify methodological rigor and appropriate statistical analysis.
  • Check adherence to reporting guidelines such as CONSORT or STROBE.
  • Comment on clinical relevance and translational impact.
  • Review data availability and reproducibility statements.
  • Confirm ethics approvals and patient consent disclosures.
  • Provide constructive feedback and prioritize major issues.
  • Assess whether confounders and biases are addressed.
  • Evaluate imaging or pathology reporting completeness.
  • Recommend clarifications for cohort selection or outcomes.
  • Check consistency between tables, figures, and text.
  • Evaluate whether conclusions overstate clinical implications.
  • Suggest improvements to data presentation and figure clarity.
  • Assess whether intervention descriptions are sufficient for replication.
  • Assess clarity of RAI dosing and response assessments.
  • Check completeness of surgical technique descriptions.
  • Evaluate reporting of recurrence definitions and surveillance intervals.
  • Review adequacy of molecular testing methods and validation.
Review Checklist

Scope Fit

Confirm alignment with thyroid oncology.

Methods

Assess diagnostic and treatment reporting quality.

Results

Check clarity, consistency, and interpretation.

Transparency

Verify data availability and ethics statements.

Constructive Feedback

Provide clear recommendations for revisions and highlight major methodological issues. Identify strengths alongside areas for improvement to support authors.

Reviewer FAQ

How long do I have to review?

Typical review window is 7 to 10 days.

Can I decline a review?

Yes. Please decline promptly so we can reassign.

How should conflicts be handled?

Declare conflicts of interest and decline if necessary.

JTC Commitment

JTC is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in thyroid cancer research and care. We emphasize reproducible clinical methods, clear reporting of diagnostic criteria, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in endocrine oncology, surgical outcomes, and translational thyroid research.

Interested in Reviewing?

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