Archives of Breast Cancer (ABC) is a quarterly, international, double-blind, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal. Archives of Breast Cancer aims to publish first-class research on breast cancer. The scope of the journal is broad, encompassing topics related to pathophysiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, epidemiology, psychological issues, rehabilitation, and quality of life. In addition, manuscripts on benign breast diseases and breast health, including breastfeeding, will be considered for publication.

First published in 2014, Archives of Breast Cancer is dedicated to publishing original research with an emphasis on open access, making all articles freely accessible to everyone upon publication.

We recommend that all authors intending to submit their work to Archives of Breast Cancer carefully read our policies before submission.

 

Target Readership

Our target readership includes, but is not limited to, researchers, oncologists (medical, surgical, radiation), pathologists, radiologists, geneticists, epidemiologists, psychologists, nurses, public health professionals, biotechnologists, cellular and molecular biologists, pharmacologists, and other healthcare practitioners involved in the study and management of breast diseases.

 

Publisher

Archives of Breast Cancer is published by Farname Publication Inc., ON, Canada.

 

Journal Metrics and Responsible Use

Archives of Breast Cancer is indexed in prominent databases, including Scopus, Embase, EBSCO, Index Copernicus, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). While these indexing services and associated metrics (e.g., Impact Factor, CiteScore) can indicate a journal's reach and influence, we caution against relying on them as the sole measure of an individual article's quality or an author's performance. We encourage authors, reviewers, and readers to focus on the scientific rigor and content of individual articles rather than on journal-level metrics.

 

Business Practices

 

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Archives of Breast Cancer is an open-access journal. All articles are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication.

To support the costs associated with publication (including peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, online hosting, long-term archiving, and journal administration), an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable for certain accepted manuscript types.

• Effective September 1, 2024: Accepted Original Research Articles, Review Articles, and Case Reports will incur an APC of USD 500.
• Letters to the Editor, Editorials, and Commentaries will continue to be published free of charge.

Authors will be invoiced for the APC upon acceptance of their manuscript. Waivers or discounts are available based on World Bank income classification or upon individual author request and are granted at the discretion of the editorial board to ensure equitable access. Payment of the APC or the application for a waiver does not influence the editorial decision-making process. For our waiver policy, please see Section 5.4 under Author Guidelines.

Revenue Sources

Archives of Breast Cancer is an open-access journal dedicated to the free dissemination of research. The journal's operations and sustainability are primarily supported by APCs, as detailed above and in Section 5.3 of the Author Guidelines.

Currently, the journal does not receive direct financial support from subscriptions, advertising, reprints, or external institutional/organizational grants.

Voluntary Contributions

Occasionally, unrestricted grants or donations may be accepted from professional societies or non-profit organizations. These are fully disclosed and do not influence editorial decisions.

Advertising Policy

Archives of Breast Cancer maintains strict editorial independence and does not accept any form of advertising or commercial sponsorship on its website or in its published content. This ensures that editorial decisions are never influenced by commercial considerations.

Direct Marketing Policy

In addition to unsolicited submissions, Archives of Breast Cancer also accepts manuscripts that have been directly invited or solicited from authors.

Financial Transparency

The journal’s financial operations are overseen by its editorial leadership. Annual reports are prepared internally to ensure that operations are efficient and aligned with the journal’s mission. These reports are available for review by relevant stakeholders or indexing bodies upon request.

Long-Term Sustainability

Archives of Breast Cancer is committed to long-term sustainability through:

• A dedicated editorial board that has remained stable since 2014.
• Institutional partnerships and academic collaborations with various academic institutions and universities, notably the University of Montreal, Canada.
• Use of digital archiving platforms to ensure content preservation. All published content is deposited in long-term digital preservation repositories, including CLOCKSS, LOCKSS, and the PKP Preservation Network, to ensure perpetual access.

Peer Review Policy

All editorial decisions are made independently by the academic Editorial Board, based solely on scientific merit. Authors’ institutional affiliations, nationality, or ability to pay APCs do not influence these decisions. Financial matters, including APCs, are managed separately and have no impact on editorial outcomes.

Archives of Breast Cancer employs a rigorous and transparent review process. The process is primarily double-blind, where the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review. Authors receive regular notifications about the status of their manuscript.

Peer Review Process

1. Step 1: Upon receipt, manuscripts are screened by the editorial office for adherence to basic criteria such as scope, formatting, and compliance with journal guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the authors for revision and resubmission. If a manuscript passes the initial screening, it is forwarded to the editorial team.
2. Step 2: The manuscript undergoes an initial review by a subject matter expert (section editor) and the Editorial Board. The evaluation criteria at this stage include novelty, subject matter, and scientific rigor. Manuscripts deemed unsuitable for external review will be rejected at this stage.
3. Step 3: Based on the editorial team's assessment, the manuscript is sent to at least three independent, external expert reviewers in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, reputation, and previous experience.
4. Step 4: Reviewers provide a detailed assessment of the manuscript and recommend one of the following actions:
   • Needs Minor Revision
   • Needs Major Revision
   • Rejected
5. Step 4.1: The authors revise the manuscript and resubmit it.
6. Step 4.2: The revised manuscript is sent back to the original reviewers who have indicated a desire to review the revisions. The Editorial Team also reviews all revised manuscripts.
7. Step 5: Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision to accept or reject the manuscript.

Authors will be notified once their manuscript is accepted and will be informed of the prospective publication date. The journal reserves the right to edit accepted articles for language and clarity. Authors are expected to cooperate in the editing and proofing of the final version of their manuscript.

For more details, see Section 6.1 "Peer Review Policy" under Author Guidelines.

 

Copyright and Reuse Policy

To facilitate the free dissemination of knowledge, authors grant broad permission to the public to redistribute and reuse their articles freely. Authors retain the copyright to their manuscript and, by submitting it, agree to license it under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

This means everyone is free to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the article in any medium or format.
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for non-commercial purposes.

Authors are held accountable for the content of their manuscripts and articles.

Reuse

Content published in this journal may be reused for non-commercial purposes, provided that any new creations are properly credited and licensed under the same Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Archives of Breast Cancer permits authors to self-archive and reuse their published material, provided they adhere to the journal's Copyright Policy.

 

Journal Information

 

Full Journal Title	Archives of Breast Cancer
Publisher	Farname Publishing Inc.
Journal Abbreviation	ISO: Arch. Breast. Cancer. Journal: Arch Breast Cancer
Category	Cancer Research | Medicine | Oncology | Breast Cancer
ISSN	Online: 2383-0433 Print: 2383-0425
Language	English
Journal Country/Territory	Canada
Frequency	Quarterly
Online Submission	Via the journal website
Article Processing Charges	Open Access; APCs apply for certain article types (see "Article Processing Charges" and Section 5.3)
Indexing	Scopus | Embase | EBSCO | Index Copernicus | DOAJ
Archiving	CLOCKSS