Liver Cancer publishes high-quality clinical, translational, and basic research that advances the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of liver cancer.

The journal welcomes contributions from researchers and clinicians worldwide.

Before submitting your manuscript, please make sure that:

• Your manuscript fits the journal's aims and scope.
• You have selected the appropriate article type.
• All authors meet the authorship requirements.
• Ethical approval and patient consent have been obtained where applicable.
• Conflicts of interest, funding information, and data availability statements are prepared.
• The manuscript follows the required formatting and reporting guidelines.

The journal accepts several manuscript categories, including:

• Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Systematic Reviews
• Brief Reports
• Guidelines
• Letters
• Editorials

Each article type includes its own recommended structure, formatting guidance, and downloadable template.

Authors should prepare their manuscripts using the appropriate journal template and follow the required format for:

• Title page
• Abstract and keywords
• Main text
• References
• Tables and figures
• Supplementary materials
• Graphical abstracts
• Plain language summaries (where applicable)

The journal follows international publishing standards and ethical guidelines.

Authors are expected to comply with policies regarding:

• Research ethics
• Human and animal studies
• Authorship
• Conflicts of interest
• Data sharing
• Publication ethics
• Use of Generative AI
• Plagiarism and research integrity

All eligible submissions undergo a rigorous single-anonymous peer review conducted by independent experts to ensure scientific quality, originality, and clinical relevance.

Most manuscripts are evaluated by at least two reviewers before an editorial decision is made.

Manuscripts should be submitted through the online submission system together with:

• Cover Letter
• Required declarations
• Reporting checklists (when applicable)
• Supplementary files

Authors can monitor the progress of their manuscript throughout the review process.

Information regarding Article Processing Charges (APCs), publication support, and supplementary material fees is available before submission.

Following acceptance, manuscripts proceed through:

• Copyediting
• Author proof review
• DOI assignment
• Online First publication
• Final publication and archiving

Articles are published under the journal's licensing and copyright policies.