Frontiers in Oncology
Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 1906
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Aims & Scope
Frontiers in Oncology is a high-impact open-access journal that publishes rigorous research on all aspects of oncology. We aim to provide a platform for the rapid dissemination of novel findings and clinical advancements in cancer research and treatment. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Cancer Biology, Cancer Imaging, Cancer Immunity, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Therapy, Clinical Oncology, Experimental Oncology, Medical Oncology, Pediatric Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and Translational Oncology.
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Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Oncology
Is Frontiers in Oncology a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Oncology: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Oncology?
Frontiers in Oncology is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.24.
Is Frontiers in Oncology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Frontiers in Oncology is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Oncology?
Frontiers in Oncology is a high-impact open-access journal that publishes rigorous research on all aspects of oncology. We aim to provide a platform for the rapid dissemination of novel findings and clinical advancements in cancer research and treatment. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Cancer Biology, Cancer Imaging, Cancer Immunity, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Therapy, Clinical Oncology, Experimental Oncology, Medical Oncology, Pediatric Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and Translational Oncology.
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