JAMA Oncology

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JAMA Oncology is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on oncology, the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. It is one of the JAMA Network journals, which are published by the American Medical Association (AMA).

History[edit | edit source]

JAMA Oncology was first published in 2015. The journal was established to provide a platform for the dissemination of significant clinical and translational research in the field of oncology. It aims to advance the understanding of cancer and improve the care of patients with cancer.

Scope[edit | edit source]

The journal covers a wide range of topics within oncology, including but not limited to:

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of JAMA Oncology consists of experts in various subfields of oncology. The board is responsible for the peer-review process and ensuring the quality and integrity of the published content.

Publication Frequency[edit | edit source]

JAMA Oncology is published monthly. Each issue includes original research articles, reviews, editorials, and commentaries on the latest developments in oncology.

Abstracting and Indexing[edit | edit source]

The journal is indexed in several major databases, making its content widely accessible to researchers and clinicians. Some of the databases that index JAMA Oncology include:

Impact Factor[edit | edit source]

JAMA Oncology has a high impact factor, reflecting its influence and importance in the field of oncology research. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year.

Submission and Peer Review Process[edit | edit source]

Authors can submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the validity and significance of the research.

Open Access[edit | edit source]

JAMA Oncology offers an open access option for authors who wish to make their articles freely available to the public. This option is part of the journal's commitment to disseminating important research findings to a broad audience.

Related Journals[edit | edit source]

JAMA Oncology is part of the JAMA Network, which includes other specialty journals such as:

See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


External Links[edit | edit source]

  • [JAMA Oncology website]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD