Acta Oncologica publishes cancer research across the broad field of modern oncology. We welcome research contributions from all parts of the world, target an international audience and offer global reach with all content published open access. Our Nordic signatures commits us to high quality, interest in innovation and a focus on clinical impact. Join us as we continue to investigate, define, share and discuss new knowledge that advances our understanding of cancer and influences tomorrow’s oncology.
Peer review appeals and author complaints
Acta Oncologica adheres to the guidelines by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) on appeals to editorial decisions and complaints about the management of the peer review process.
The editors do not expect frequent appeals and rarely reverse the original decisions. The decision to reject a manuscript will often involve the editor’s judgment of priority/ importance/relevance. These are things which authors usually cannot address through an appeal. However, if you believe that there is a case to be made for a genuine appeal, please submit an appeal letter to the editorial office detailing the basis for the appeal. Should you as an author wish to comment on aspects of the journal’s editorial management, you are welcome to submit such a comment to the editorial office.
