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Author Guidelines — Frontiers in Veterinary Oncology and Comparative Medicine

About this journal

Aims Frontiers in Veterinary Oncology and Comparative Medicine (FVOCM) aims to serve as a premier open-access platform for disseminating high-quality translational research that bridges veterinary oncology and comparative medicine. The journal prioritizes studies that enhance the understanding of cancer biology in companion and domestic animals, develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and elucidate the parallels between spontaneous animal cancers and human malignancies. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, FVOCM seeks to accelerate the translation of laboratory discoveries into clinical practice, ultimately improving outcomes for veterinary patients while providing insights applicable to human oncology. The journal is committed to rigorous peer review, ethical standards, and the promotion of open science to ensure broad accessibility and impact. Scope The scope of Frontiers in Veterinary Oncology and Comparative Medicine encompasses all aspects of cancer in veterinary species, with a strong emphasis on comparative oncology. The journal welcomes original research, reviews, and methodological contributions that address the following topical areas: • Molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis and tumor progression in domestic animals • Genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic profiling of veterinary cancers • Development and validation of diagnostic biomarkers and imaging techniques • Novel therapeutic strategies including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and gene therapy • Clinical trials and outcomes research in veterinary oncology • Comparative studies of naturally occurring tumors in animals and humans • Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anticancer agents in veterinary species • Pathology and histopathology of neoplasms in companion animals • Oncologic surgery, radiation oncology, and multimodal treatment approaches • Ethical considerations and quality of life assessments in veterinary cancer care Article Types FVOCM accepts a diverse range of article formats to accommodate various research contributions: • Original Research Articles • Reviews and Mini-Reviews • Clinical Trials Reports • Case Reports and Case Series • Methods and Protocols • Perspectives and Opinion Pieces • Commentaries and Editorials • Data Notes and Short Communications Audience The intended audience includes veterinary oncologists, comparative medicine researchers, veterinary pathologists, pharmacologists, animal health professionals, academic veterinarians, and human oncologists interested in cross-species translational research. FVOCM also aims to engage graduate students, clinicians in training, and veterinary practitioners seeking evidence-based updates in oncology.

Before you submit

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
• All authors must approve the submitted version and agree to the ICMJE authorship criteria.
• Declare all funding sources, conflicts of interest, and any AI assistance used.
• Ensure ethics approval and informed consent are stated where human or animal subjects are involved.

Manuscript structure

1. Title page (title, all authors with affiliations, corresponding author, ORCID iDs)
2. Abstract (structured where appropriate) and 3–8 keywords
3. Main text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
4. References in a consistent style; DOIs where available
5. Tables and figures supplied as separate, high-resolution files

Peer review

Frontiers in Veterinary Oncology and Comparative Medicine uses double-blind peer review. At least two independent reviewers assess each manuscript.

Licensing and fees

Articles are published open access under CC BY 4.0. The article processing charge is USD 400; waivers are available for authors from low-income countries.

Publication frequency: Continuous Semiannual. Publisher: AIR JOURNALS.

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