Journal: Acta Cytologica

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025

Acta Cytologica welcomes manuscripts for an upcoming online article collection focused on advancements in diagnostic cytology. Submissions to the collection should focus on topics such as innovative techniques in applied clinical cytology, biomarker validation, and diagnostic applications of AI.  

Manuscripts submitted for consideration to this collection might include:  

  • Case-control studies comparing two different diagnostic techniques, such as fine needle and core needle, convention and liquid-based cytology, and diagnosis with and without immunocytochemistry, among others. 
  • Clinical validation of biomarker (ICC) panels. 
  • Clinical validation studies on new WHO-IAC classifications. 
  • Molecular techniques. 
  • Implementation of AI-based applications. 
  • Studies on quality control and quality assurance in cytology. 
  • Validation studies on practical value of oral cytology.  

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Cytological Diagnostics: Techniques, Tools, and Understanding” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.  

As a hybrid journal, Acta Cytologica supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities/institutions.

Check out the Author Guidelines.

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