About Central Asian Cancer Sciences
Central Asian Cancer Sciences (CACS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing cancer research, clinical practice, and oncology education across Central Asia and the global scientific community. The journal serves as a multidisciplinary platform for the dissemination of high-quality research spanning the full spectrum of cancer sciences, from basic laboratory discoveries to clinical implementation, population health, and health policy.
Aims
Central Asian Cancer Sciences (CACS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing cancer research, clinical practice, and oncology education across Central Asia and the global scientific community. The journal serves as a multidisciplinary platform for the dissemination of high-quality research spanning the full spectrum of cancer sciences, from basic laboratory discoveries to clinical implementation, population health, and health policy.
The journal welcomes submissions from investigators worldwide and particularly encourages research addressing the unique epidemiology, biology, healthcare systems, and cancer burden of Central Asia and other low- and middle-income countries, while maintaining international scientific standards.
Scope
The journal publishes research in all areas of cancer science, including but not limited to:
- Medical Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Breast Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
- Hepatopancreatobiliary Oncology
- Thoracic Oncology
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Genitourinary Oncology
- Head and Neck Oncology
- Neuro-Oncology
- Sarcoma and Rare Cancers
- Cancer Biology and Tumor Microenvironment
- Molecular Oncology, Cancer Genomics, Epigenetics, Proteomics, and Metabolomics
- Precision Oncology and Personalized Medicine
- Cancer Biomarkers and Liquid Biopsy
- Immuno-Oncology and Cellular Therapies
- Diagnostic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Digital Pathology
- Clinical Trials and Translational Research
- Real-World Evidence and Cancer Registries
- Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Screening
- Supportive Care, Survivorship, Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care
- Global Oncology and Implementation Science
Editorial Process
From submission to publication, every manuscript follows the same transparent, peer-reviewed pathway.
Submission
Manuscript submitted via the online system (OJS).
Initial Editorial Check
Completeness, formatting and ethics approval.
Editor-in-Chief Assessment
Scope, relevance and scientific quality.
Double-Blind Peer Review
At least two independent expert reviewers (plus statistical or methodological review if needed).
Editorial Decision
Accept, minor revision, major revision, reject and resubmit, or reject.
Author Revision
Submit revised manuscript with a point-by-point response.
Production & Publication
Proofreading and online publication. Authors return page proofs within 10 working days (corrections limited to typographical errors).
Fully Open Access
Every article is freely available worldwide under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, with no subscription or reader charges and no embargo period.
Rigorous Peer Review
Submissions undergo double-anonymous review by independent subject-matter reviewers before an editorial decision is issued, supporting a fair and transparent process.
Regional Focus, Global Reach
CACS publishes original research, reviews and clinical studies across the oncology disciplines, with particular attention to cancer science and practice in Central Asia.
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