Aims and Scope

International Journal of Molecular Oncology (IJMO) 

The International Journal of Molecular Oncology (IJMO) aims to advance knowledge and innovation in the field of cancer research by publishing high-quality scientific studies that focus on the molecular and cellular foundations of oncology. The journal serves as an international forum for the dissemination of original research, reviews, and scholarly work that contribute to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer at the molecular level. 

IJMO seeks to bridge basic molecular research with translational and clinical applications, supporting the development of precision oncology and personalized cancer medicine. 

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Aims 

The primary aims of the International Journal of Molecular Oncology are to: 

  • Publish original and impactful research in molecular oncology 

  • Promote interdisciplinary approaches in cancer research 

  • Encourage translational studies linking molecular discoveries to clinical outcomes 

  • Support advancements in molecular diagnostics and targeted therapies 

  • Facilitate global exchange of scientific knowledge in oncology 

  • Uphold high standards of scientific integrity and publication ethics 

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Scope 

The journal welcomes submissions covering a broad range of topics in molecular oncology, including but not limited to: 

Molecular and Cellular Oncology 

  • Molecular mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression 

  • Signal transduction pathways and oncogenic networks 

  • Cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, and DNA damage response 

Cancer Genomics and Epigenetics 

  • Cancer genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics 

  • Epigenetic regulation in tumor development 

  • Non-coding RNAs and gene regulation in cancer 

Tumor Biology and Microenvironment 

  • Tumor–host interactions 

  • Tumor microenvironment and stromal signaling 

  • Angiogenesis, invasion, and metastasis 

Molecular Diagnostics and Biomarkers 

  • Predictive and prognostic molecular biomarkers 

  • Liquid biopsy and circulating tumor markers 

  • Molecular imaging and diagnostic technologies 

Targeted and Precision Oncology 

  • Targeted cancer therapies 

  • Precision and personalized oncology approaches 

  • Molecular mechanisms of drug response and resistance 

Cancer Immunology 

  • Tumor immunology and immune evasion mechanisms 

  • Molecular basis of immunotherapy 

  • Biomarkers for immune-based treatments 

Translational and Clinical Molecular Oncology 

  • Translational cancer research 

  • Molecular profiling in clinical oncology 

  • Clinical studies with strong molecular components 

Computational and Systems Oncology 

  • Bioinformatics and computational cancer biology 

  • Systems biology approaches in oncology 

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in molecular oncology 

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Types of Contributions 

The International Journal of Molecular Oncology publishes: 

  • Original Research Articles 

  • Review Articles 

  • Short Communications 

  • Case Reports with Molecular Insights 

  • Methodological and Technical Papers 

  • Perspectives and Commentaries