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Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology
Established: June 2008 Current Edition: Volume 1
Aims and Scope
• Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology enables time-pressured physicians to stay abreast of key advances and opinion in oncological and haematological
practice in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology comprises balanced and comprehensive articles written by leading authorities, addressing the most important
and salient developments in the oncological and haematological field.
• Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology endeavours to support physicians, oncologists, haematologists and related healthcare professionals in
continuously developing their knowledge, effectiveness and productivity. The editorial policy has been designed to encourage discussion
among this peer group.
• Comprehensive bibliographies for each article mean that Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology is an informative and valuable reference tool for use
throughout the year.
Structure and Format
• Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology is an annual journal comprising review articles, case reports, practice guides, theoretical discussions and
original research.
• The structure of each edition of the publication comprises section categories determined by the Editor. The degree of coverage assigned to each
category is the decision of the Editor, and in part reflects the views of the Advisory Panel.
• Articles are fully referenced, providing a comprehensive review of existing knowledge and opinion.
• Each edition of Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology is also replicated in full online at
www.touchbriefings.com
Editorial Expertise
Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology is supported by various levels of expertise:
• Guidance from an Advisory Panel consisting of leading authorities from a variety of oncological and haematological disciplines.
• Invited contributors are recognised authorities from their respective fields.
• Peer review – conducted by experts appointed for their experience and knowledge of a specific topic.
• An experienced team of Editors and Technical Editors.
Peer Review
• On submission, all articles are assessed by the Editor to determine their suitability for inclusion and appropriateness for peer review.
• The Editor, following consultation with either a member of the Advisory Panel or the author(s), identifies appropriate reviewers, who are selected
on the basis of their specialist knowledge in the relevant area.
• Following review, papers are either accepted without modification or returned to the author(s) to incorporate required changes. The Editor reserves
the right to accept or reject any proposed amendments.
Submissions and Instructions to Authors
• Contributors are identified and invited by the Editor with the support of the Technical Editors and guidance from the Advisory Panel.
• Following acceptance of an invitation, the author(s) and Editor formalise the working title and scope of the article.
• Subsequently, the Editor provides an ‘Instruction to Authors’ document and additional submission details.
• The Editor is always keen to hear from leading authorities wishing to discuss potential submissions, and will give due consideration to any proposals.
Please contact the Editor for further details. The ‘Instruction to Authors’ information is available for download at
www.touchbriefings.com
Reprints
All articles included in Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology are available as reprints (minimum order 1,000).
Please contact Tim Green at
tim.green@touchbriefings.com or T: +44 (0) 20 7452 5023.
Distribution and Readership
Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology is distributed annually through controlled circulation to senior professionals in the oncological and haematological
fields in the Asia-Pacific region.
Copyright and Permission
Touch Briefings, a Touch Group plc company, is the sole owner of all articles and other materials that appear in Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology,
unless otherwise stated. Permission to reproduce an article, either in full or in part, should be sought from the publication’s Editor.
www.touchbriefings.com
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www.touchbriefings.com provides clinicians and other industry professionals with a free resource of thousands of articles from over 50 annual and
bi-annual publications, spanning 22 healthcare specialities.
• Available online at
www.touchbriefings.com are Asia-Pacific Oncology & Haematology’s sister publications US Oncology, European Oncology,
US Hematology and European Haematology.
About Touch Briefings
Touch Briefings publishes a rich and diverse portfolio of fully referenced review journals across the clinical and pharmaceutical arenas. Through this
portfolio of over 50 print publications and dedicated industry websites, Touch Briefings aims to assist in the education and practice of healthcare and
pharmaceutical professionals. ■
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