Journal profile
Basic Clinical Cancer Research
ISSN 2228-6527 · eISSN 2228-5466 · Tehran University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Basic Clinical Cancer Research: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 46 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Basic Clinical Cancer Research is published by Tehran University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Global Cancer Incidence and Screening, Cancer survivorship and care and Breast Cancer Treatment Studies, together about 26.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Oncology and Cancer Research. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
"Basic & Clinical Cancer Research" aims to publish the highest quality material, both basic and clinical, on all aspects Cancer. It includes articles related to research findings, technical evaluations, and reviews. In addition, it provides a forum for the exchange of information on all aspects of Cancer, including educational issues. "Basic & Clinical Cancer Research" is an official journal of the cancer research center and is published quarterly. Papers submitted to this journal which do not adhere to the Instructions for Authors will be returned for appropriate revision to be in line with the Instructions for Authors. They may then be resubmitted. Submission of an article implies that the work described has not been published previously (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture or academic thesis), that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication is approved by all Authors and tacitly or explicitly by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out, and that, if accepted, it will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in English or in any other language, without the written consent of the publisher.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Kazem ZendehdelPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named Iran 18, United States 4, Mainland China 1, United Kingdom 1, France 1 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Global Cancer Incidence and ScreeningMedicine13%
- Cancer survivorship and careMedicine7.3%
- Breast Cancer Treatment StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.3%
- Gastric Cancer Management and OutcomesMedicine6.3%
- Women's cancer prevention and managementMedicine4.7%
- Cervical Cancer and HPV ResearchMedicine4.2%
- Head and Neck Cancer StudiesMedicine4.2%
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms researchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, Index Copernicus, Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), Scientific Information Database (SID), UlrichswebPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.21OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 177 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 16 | 25 |
| 2025 | 46 | 46 | 56 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
| 2023 | 29 | 29 | 31 |
| 2022 | 24 | 24 | 17 |
| 2021 | 34 | 34 | 24 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
Article types accepted16, with length limits
- book reviewsThe main type of manuscripts we publish is in the format of Original Article but we will also publish Brief Communications, Editorials, Letter to Editors, Invit…Length not stated
- brief communicationBrief Communications are manuscripts reporting initial results of innovative research that deserve immediate dissemination before finalization. Brief Communicat…Length not stated
- brief communicationsThe main type of manuscripts we publish is in the format of Original Article but we will also publish Brief Communications, Editorials, Letter to Editors, Invit…Length not stated
- case reportCase Reports submitted to BCCR should make a contribution to knowledge and must have educational value or highlight the need for a change in practice or approac…Length not stated
- case reportsThe main type of manuscripts we publish is in the format of Original Article but we will also publish Brief Communications, Editorials, Letter to Editors, Invit…Length not stated
- editorialsThe main type of manuscripts we publish is in the format of Original Article but we will also publish Brief Communications, Editorials, Letter to Editors, Invit…Length not stated
- invited commentariesThe main type of manuscripts we publish is in the format of Original Article but we will also publish Brief Communications, Editorials, Letter to Editors, Invit…Length not stated
- letter to editorsThe main type of manuscripts we publish is in the format of Original Article but we will also publish Brief Communications, Editorials, Letter to Editors, Invit…Length not stated
- letter to the editorLetters to the Editor are expected to include original data or substantiated comments or criticism arising from recent articles published in the journal. Letter…Length not stated
- mini-reviewsThe main type of manuscripts we publish is in the format of Original Article but we will also publish Brief Communications, Editorials, Letter to Editors, Invit…Length not stated
- original articlethor for approval prior to publication. Original Articles Original articles should be between 3000 and 4000 words with no more than 6 tables or figures. Origina…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- original articlesOriginal ArticlesLength not stated
- reviewExploring non-coding RNAs in Prostate Cancer: from Biomarkers to Therapeutic Strategies Dharanidharan Dhanabalan , Narkunaraja Shanmugam XML | PDF | downloads: …Length not stated
- review articleReview Articles are manuscripts reporting exhaustive, critical assessments of published literature on relevant questions. Reviews should be prepared in strict c…Length not stated
- reviewsThe main type of manuscripts we publish is in the format of Original Article but we will also publish Brief Communications, Editorials, Letter to Editors, Invit…Length not stated
- thesis abstractsThe main type of manuscripts we publish is in the format of Original Article but we will also publish Brief Communications, Editorials, Letter to Editors, Invit…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright
- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest
At the point of submission, BCCR’s policy requires that each author reveal any financial interests or connections, direct or indirect, or other situations that might raise the question of bias in the work reported. As an integral part of the online submission process, corresponding authors are required to confirm whether they or their co-authors have any conflicts of interest to declare and to pro…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Member of COPE Model summary
This journal is a member of, and subscribes to the principles of, the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
CC BY-NC 4.0 Model summary
All the work in this journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2228-6527
- Electronic ISSN
- 2228-5466
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 17, Issue 2 (2025)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Basic Clinical Cancer Research
How long does peer review take at Basic Clinical Cancer Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Basic Clinical Cancer Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Basic Clinical Cancer Research based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (18), United States (4) and Mainland China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Basic Clinical Cancer Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Basic Clinical Cancer Research is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Basic Clinical Cancer Research open access, and what is the APC?
Basic Clinical Cancer Research is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .