Why Epidemiologists Choose JSCE

The Journal of Skin Cancer Epidemiology provides a specialized platform for population-based research examining the distribution, determinants, and prevention of skin cancer across diverse populations. Our expert editorial board comprises leading epidemiologists who understand the methodological rigor required for surveillance studies, cohort analyses, case-control investigations, and systematic reviews in dermatological epidemiology.

Two Convenient Submission Methods

We offer two streamlined online submission pathways designed to accommodate different researcher preferences and manuscript complexity. Choose the method that best suits your needs:

Epidemiology Article Types We Publish

JSCE welcomes diverse epidemiological research examining skin cancer patterns, risk factors, prevention strategies, and health outcomes across populations. Our peer review process is tailored to the specific methodological requirements of each article type:

Pre-Submission Checklist

Ensure your epidemiology manuscript meets all requirements before submission to expedite the peer review process:

Peer Review Timeline

Our transparent peer review process ensures rigorous evaluation by epidemiology experts while maintaining efficient timelines. Track your manuscript through each stage:

What Happens After Submission?

Initial Quality Assessment

Upon submission, your manuscript undergoes immediate screening for completeness and adherence to epidemiological reporting guidelines. Our editorial team verifies that all required sections are present, statistical methods are clearly described, and ethical approvals are documented. Manuscripts with similarity index exceeding 30% (via iThenticate) are returned for revision before peer review begins.

Expert Peer Review Process

Your epidemiology research is evaluated by 2-3 independent reviewers with expertise in your specific area (cancer surveillance, risk factor analysis, prevention research, etc.). Reviewers assess study design rigor, statistical methodology appropriateness, data interpretation validity, and public health significance. Our single-blind peer review ensures objective evaluation based solely on scientific merit.

Editorial Decision Categories

Accept: Manuscript meets all quality standards and requires no revisions. Proceeds directly to production (approximately 15% of submissions).

Minor Revisions: High-quality research requiring small clarifications, additional references, or minor methodological details. Typically re-reviewed by Editor only (approximately 35% of submissions).

Major Revisions: Solid research requiring substantial revisions to study design description, statistical analysis, or interpretation. Sent back to original reviewers for re-evaluation (approximately 30% of submissions).

Reject: Manuscript does not meet journal standards due to methodological flaws, insufficient novelty, or scope mismatch. Constructive feedback provided for improvement (approximately 20% of submissions).

Revision and Resubmission

If revisions are requested, you will receive detailed reviewer comments and specific guidance on required changes. Authors typically have 60 days to submit revisions, though extensions are granted upon request. Your revised manuscript must include a point-by-point response addressing each reviewer comment, with changes highlighted in the manuscript text.

Post-Acceptance Process

Accepted manuscripts proceed to professional copyediting and formatting. You will receive proofs for final approval before publication. Upon publication, your research receives a DOI, is immediately available open access, and is submitted for indexing in and discipline-specific databases.

Quality Standards for Epidemiology Research

JSCE maintains rigorous standards ensuring published research advances skin cancer epidemiology knowledge and informs public health practice:

Study Design Requirements

Population-based studies must clearly define the source population, sampling methodology, and representativeness. Cohort studies should document follow-up procedures and loss-to-follow-up rates. Case-control studies must describe case ascertainment and control selection criteria. All observational studies should follow STROBE reporting guidelines.

Statistical Methodology

Manuscripts must provide sufficient detail for replication, including sample size calculations, statistical tests used, adjustment for confounders, and handling of missing data. Multivariable models should justify variable selection and report effect estimates with 95% confidence intervals. Survival analyses must specify censoring mechanisms and proportional hazards assumptions.

Data Quality and Ethics

All human subjects research requires IRB approval with documentation provided. Data sources must be clearly identified (cancer registries, health surveys, electronic health records, etc.). Privacy protection measures and data security protocols should be described. Data availability statements are required, with exceptions for restricted-access datasets.

Interpretation and Public Health Relevance

Discussion sections must place findings in context of existing epidemiological literature, acknowledge study limitations, and discuss public health implications. Causal language should be used appropriately given study design. Policy recommendations should be evidence-based and acknowledge uncertainty.

Open Access Benefits for Epidemiologists

Publishing open access in JSCE maximizes the impact of your population health research by removing barriers to access for researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and the public worldwide.

Enhanced Citation Impact

Open access articles receive significantly more citations than subscription-based publications. Your methodology innovations, risk factor discoveries, and surveillance findings reach broader audiences including systematic reviewers, guideline developers, and health services researchers who may not have institutional access to subscription journals.

Compliance with Funder Mandates

JSCE's open access model ensures compliance with public access policies from NIH, CDC, WHO, and other major research funders requiring immediate public availability of taxpayer-funded research. No embargo periods or repository deposits required.

Transparent Article Processing Charges

We believe financial constraints should not prevent dissemination of important epidemiological research. JSCE offers competitive APCs with waivers available for researchers from low-income countries and unfunded studies. Contact our editorial office to discuss waiver eligibility before submission.