Journal Guide

The GAMO is a high-quality scientific journal (published both in print and freely available online format) that informs healthcare professionals on the most relevant and updated advances on research and education, in order to offer cancer patients multidisciplinary, state of the art care.

It is the official scientific and academic diffusion publication of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMeO). Regular numbers are published every two months, in addition to several supplements throughout the year.

Its spaces are open to the SMeO members, as well as to any member of the medical community (both national and international) interested in using this publication to communicate his/her works under the standards of universal editorial policies.

It is the jornal of choice for oncologists in matters of research and education on surgical, medical, pediatric, gynecologic, hematologic and radiation oncology, as well as on detection, diagnosis, follow-up and rehabilitation supportive disciplines, fields where different specialties involved in the management of the cancer patient do participate.
About the journal

The mission of the GAMO consists in serving its readers in:

1. representation and promotion of the oncolgy profession throughout the country and the world
2. promotion of standards of the highest quality in the practice of multidisciplinary care for the cancer patient
3. providing educational materials on cancer and support the training of investigators, using printed and electronic media
4. promotion of both clinical and translational cancer research, with special emphasis on clinical trials
5. facilitate the professional development of trainee oncologists and their transition to academical practice, fostering the interest on care for the community
6. promotion of public policies and support and guidance instruments for the cancer patient.

The Editorial Board and Committee are comprised of different experts in the field of oncology from multiple institutions, both national and international. The Editorial Board is structured based on the editorial sections that reflect the contents of the journal. Each section is directed by a section editor who supervises peer reviewing of the works by experts on the relevant area or subject. The Editorial Board Members are regular collaborators of the journal and are appointed to a 2-year period. The Editor in Chief has a 4-year period with option to a second period for the same time.
Publication guidelines

The journal is subject to international publication guidelines that indicate how a manuscript must be prepared to be able to be published, aspects on edition and publication of articles and ethical considerations that have to be followed in the communication of results.
Article types

The journal includes several types of articles. According to the structure, focus, contents, scope and purposes of the document, they can be classified as:

• Editorial
• Original articles
• Review articles
• Clinical cases

The articles can support their proposals, findings and conclusions using tables and images.

The articles are subject to peer review as a control method with regard to quality and veracity of the contents.

Submission: electronic format or by postal mail. The articles are published online in the website and sent to the SMeO members.

Gait & Posture is a vehicle for the publication of up-to-date basic and clinical research on all aspects of locomotion and balance.The topics covered include: Techniques for the measurement of gait and posture, and the standardization of results presentation; Studies of normal and pathological gait; Treatment of gait and postural abnormalities; Biomechanical and theoretical approaches to gait and posture; Mathematical models of joint and muscle mechanics; Neurological and musculoskeletal function in gait and posture; The evolution of upright posture and bipedal locomotion; Adaptations of carrying loads, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs etc; spinal biomechanics only if they are directly related to gait and/or posture and are of general interest to our readers; The effect of aging and development on gait and posture; Psychological and cultural aspects of gait; Patient education.Index bound in last issue of year.For details of the GCMAS, ESMAC, SIAMOC, ISPGR please visit their web sites throughthese links.