Call for Papers

Advancing diagnostic excellence through rigorous peer-reviewed pathology research.

JCDP welcomes submissions across all diagnostic pathology disciplines. Current priority areas include:

• Rigorous Peer Review: Evaluation by active pathologists ensures published work meets the highest diagnostic standards
• Rapid Publication: Efficient editorial processes minimize time from submission to online publication
• Permanent Archiving: Digital preservation ensures long-term accessibility of your diagnostic research
• DOI Assignment: Unique identifiers facilitate citation tracking and discoverability across databases
• Metadata Distribution: Content indexed by major academic databases and medical search engines

Authors should prepare manuscripts following JCDP formatting requirements detailed in our Instructions for Authors. Submissions must represent original work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. All authors must agree to submission and meet ICMJE authorship criteria.

Studies involving human tissue require appropriate ethics approval and informed consent documentation. Research using archival specimens should demonstrate IRB approval or exemption as applicable to the study design.

JCDP prioritizes efficient processing while maintaining rigorous review standards. Most manuscripts receive initial editorial decisions within 3-4 weeks. Accepted articles are published online within 2-3 weeks of final acceptance, ensuring your diagnostic discoveries reach the pathology community promptly.

JCDP welcomes contributions from pathologists worldwide. Multi-center studies comparing diagnostic approaches across different healthcare systems are particularly valued. Authors from low and middle-income countries receive fee waiver consideration, ensuring global participation in advancing diagnostic pathology.

JCDP welcomes manuscripts that bridge pathology with other medical disciplines. Studies combining diagnostic findings with clinical outcomes, imaging correlations, or therapeutic response data provide valuable insights for integrated patient care. Collaborative research between pathology departments and clinical specialties is especially encouraged.

Laboratory quality assurance and improvement initiatives are an important focus for JCDP. We publish research on turnaround time optimization, error reduction strategies, proficiency testing outcomes, and laboratory accreditation processes that advance diagnostic service delivery.

JCDP encourages authors to deposit research data in appropriate repositories. Data availability statements are required for all submissions. Authors should indicate where supporting data can be accessed or explain any restrictions related to patient privacy or proprietary materials.

Publishing your diagnostic research in an open access journal maximizes reach and impact. Without subscription barriers, your discoveries are immediately accessible to pathologists at teaching hospitals, community laboratories, and research institutions worldwide. This broad accessibility accelerates translation of research findings to clinical practice, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes globally.

Research on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computational approaches to pathology diagnosis represents a growing priority area. We encourage submissions exploring algorithmic approaches to image analysis, pattern recognition in histopathology, and automation of routine diagnostic tasks that enhance laboratory efficiency and diagnostic accuracy.

Authors uncertain about manuscript suitability may submit pre-submission inquiries to [email protected]. Include a brief description of your research, key diagnostic findings, and any concerns about scope alignment. Our editorial team responds within 3-5 business days with guidance on submission appropriateness.

We welcome proposals for thematic special issues addressing emerging topics in diagnostic pathology. Special issues provide focused platforms for research communities to present comprehensive coverage of specific themes. Contact our editorial office to discuss potential topics and guest editor arrangements for your specialty area. We particularly encourage proposals addressing emerging diagnostic challenges where focused collections would benefit the global research community.