About the Journal

Scope of the journal-

The scope of the journal encompasses a wide array of topics, including but not limited to:

General Surgery: Original research, clinical trials, and case reports focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of common surgical conditions, including gastrointestinal surgery, abdominal surgery, hernia repair, and trauma surgery.
Surgical Oncology: Investigations into the surgical management of cancer, including tumor resection, lymphadenectomy, minimally invasive oncologic procedures, adjuvant therapy, and palliative surgery for advanced disease.
Cardiothoracic Surgery: Research on surgical interventions for diseases of the heart, lungs, and mediastinum, including coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair or replacement, lung resection, and thoracic oncology surgery.
Vascular Surgery: Studies on the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases, including arterial and venous disorders, peripheral vascular interventions, endovascular surgery, and surgical management of vascular emergencies.
Orthopedic Surgery: Original research and clinical studies focusing on the surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, including joint replacement surgery, fracture fixation, arthroscopic surgery, spine surgery, and sports medicine procedures.
Neurosurgery: Investigations into surgical procedures for diseases of the central nervous system, including brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, spinal disorders, neurotrauma, and functional neurosurgery interventions.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Research on aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures, including breast reconstruction, facial plastic surgery, body contouring, microsurgery, and craniofacial surgery.
Transplant Surgery: Studies on organ transplantation, including kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, and intestinal transplantation, immunosuppressive therapy, organ procurement, and transplant outcomes.
Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery: Investigations into minimally invasive surgical techniques, laparoscopic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, image-guided interventions, and advancements in surgical technology.
Surgical Education and Training: Research on surgical education pedagogy, simulation-based training, competency assessment, surgical skills acquisition, and innovations in surgical training programs and curricula.

Aims of the journal-

Dissemination of Knowledge: To share the latest research findings, clinical practices, and innovations in the field of surgery with a global audience.
Promoting Best Practices: To provide a platform for the dissemination of evidence-based practices and guidelines that can improve surgical outcomes and patient care worldwide.
Advancing Surgical Techniques: To highlight advancements in surgical techniques, technologies, and methodologies, fostering continuous improvement and innovation in the field.
Global Collaboration: To encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange among surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals from different countries and regions.
Education and Training: To support the education and ongoing training of surgeons, residents, and medical students by providing access to high-quality, peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and reviews.
Ethical and Safe Practices: To promote ethical standards and patient safety in surgical practices through the publication of articles on ethical dilemmas, patient consent, and safety protocols.
Improving Access in Underserved Areas: To improve awareness about access to surgery and surgical interventions in underserved areas, highlighting the challenges and potential solutions to reduce disparities in surgical care.
Interdisciplinary Integration: To integrate knowledge from related disciplines such as anesthesiology, radiology, and oncology, enhancing the holistic approach to surgical care.
Quality Improvement: To contribute to the improvement of surgical quality and patient outcomes by publishing research on quality improvement initiatives, outcomes research, and performance metrics.

Target Readership:

Surgical Professionals: This includes surgeons, surgical residents, surgical nurses, and surgical assistants who are looking to stay updated on the latest research, best practices, and innovations in surgical care.
Healthcare Providers: Physicians, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals who collaborate with surgeons and are interested in interdisciplinary approaches to patient care.
Surgical Students: Undergraduate and graduate medical students specializing in surgery, seeking to enhance their knowledge, understand current trends in surgical practice, and engage with evidence-based research.
Healthcare Administrators: Hospital administrators, surgical center directors, and other healthcare managers responsible for implementing surgical policies and improving patient care standards within their organizations.
Researchers and Academics: Individuals involved in surgical and healthcare research who are looking for platforms to publish their work, as well as to keep abreast of new findings and methodologies in the field.
Policymakers: Government officials, regulatory bodies, and healthcare policymakers who need evidence-based information to make informed decisions about healthcare regulations, surgical standards, and patient care policies.
Educators: Medical school faculty and educators who require current research and case studies to incorporate into their curricula and to inform their teaching practices.
International Organizations: Representatives from international health organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on global health issues and surgical practices around the world.
Patients and the General Public: While not the primary audience, patients and healthcare consumers interested in understanding surgical care and patient rights may also find the journal informative.

Types of Articles

We welcome a diverse range of manuscript types for publication in the field of surgery, including:

Original Research:
- Studies presenting new and original findings related to surgical care, including clinical practices, patient outcomes, healthcare delivery, and surgical education.
Review Papers:
- Comprehensive analyses of existing research on specific surgical topics, providing a thorough overview and critical insights.
- Identification of areas for novel research and gaps in the existing literature, guiding future research directions.
Case Reports:
- Detailed reports of individual or group cases providing unique insights into surgical practice, patient care, and clinical outcomes.
Case Studies:
- In-depth examinations of specific surgical scenarios or interventions, highlighting practical challenges, solutions, and implications for practice.
Research Protocols:
- Detailed plans and methodologies for proposed or ongoing research studies in the field of surgical care.
Policy Reviews:
- Analyses of current healthcare policies and regulations, examining their implications for surgical practice, patient care, and healthcare systems.
- Discussions on policy reforms and their potential impact on surgery and patient outcomes.
Commentaries and Editorials:
- Rigorous and well-substantiated opinions and analyses on current issues in surgical care and healthcare delivery.
Book Reviews:
- Critical evaluations of books that contribute to the scholarly discourse within the field of surgical care.
Systematic Reviews:
- Structured reviews that follow a specific methodology to synthesize existing research on surgical topics.
Meta-Analyses:
- Quantitative analyses that combine data from multiple studies to derive overall conclusions relevant to surgical care.
Letters to the Editor:
- Thoughtful and concise discussions or critiques of recently published articles in the journal, or calls for exploration and research on specific surgical topics.
Brief Reports:
- Short communications of preliminary findings or novel methodologies in surgical research.
Technical Notes:
- Descriptions of new techniques, tools, or methodologies relevant to surgical practice and research.

Please Note:

We do not publish standalone survey results. Submissions should include a clear research hypothesis and conclusive findings.
Each submission should uphold the highest standards of ethical research and contribute to advancing knowledge and practice in surgical care.

By targeting these readers and types of articles, the journal aims to be a pivotal resource in the field of contemporary surgery, fostering knowledge dissemination, collaboration, and innovation globally.

Publication Schedule:

International Journal of Contemporary Surgery (IJOCS) maintains a half-yearly publication schedule, releasing two issues per year consistently since its inception. Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts at any time, knowing that our journal is committed to timely and regular publication.

Important Information

Manuscript Submission fee - There is no fee for manuscript submission. Manuscript can be submitted any time. Submission is always open
Manuscript Processing Charges

We charge for manuscript processing from authors. Authors must pay charges only if the article is accepted for publication. The charges are per article. If some author does not want to pay, he can withdraw his article.

The charges are as follows
1. India and SAARC countries- Indian Rupees 1000/
2. Rest of world - US $ 100

Archiving Policy

The International Journal of Contemporary Surgery (IJOCS) became an Open Access journal in 2020. All issues post-2020 are archived in repositories such as PKP PN (Public Knowledge Project), LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, Crossref, and EBSCOhost, as well as on the journal's websites (IJOCS and OJS).

The journal is archived through Portico, a trusted digital preservation service for scholarly publications. If the journal ceases publication, Portico ensures that the archived content will remain accessible to the scholarly community.

Access to Articles and Supplementary Materials

Manuscript Versions

The International Journal of Contemporary Surgery (IJOCS) maintains all versions of submitted manuscripts in its database. These versions are preserved either via email, in HDD format, or within the OJS system.

Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to self-archive the preprint (version before peer review) and the accepted manuscript (author’s accepted version after peer review but before typesetting) of their articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, or other non-commercial repositories.

Once the article is published, authors posting any version of the manuscript must include a clear acknowledgment of the original publication and provide a link to the final published article on the journal’s website. The link must include the article’s DOI using the following format:

“The final publication is available at Journal Name via https://dx.doi.org/[DOI].”

There are no embargo periods associated with the self-archiving of any version of the manuscript.

Authors who have previously deposited a version of their manuscript on a non-commercial preprint server (such as SSRN) may retain or update that version with the accepted manuscript. After publication, the record should be updated to acknowledge the final publication and include a link to the published article using the DOI. Authors may also deposit the final published version (Version of Record) in repositories with proper citation and DOI link to the original publication.

Copyright and Licensing Policy

Copyright Ownership: Authors retain copyright ownership of their work after publication in the International Journal of Contemporary Surgery (IJOCS). However, they grant the journal an exclusive Creative Commons license.

Creative Commons License: Authors grant the International Journal of Contemporary Surgery (IJOCS) the right to exclusively apply a Creative Commons license to their work upon publication. This license permits use, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, provided that the original work and its source are properly cited. The specific license applied is https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en which allows for attribution, non-commercial use, and derivative works.

Editorial Research: Authors grant the journal the right to analyze information obtained from submitted manuscripts for editorial research purposes. This analysis aims to improve the peer-review process, teaching, and training activities.

Warranties: Authors warrant that their work is original, contains no libelous statements, is lawful, and does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, patent, or proprietary rights of others. Authors agree to indemnify the editors against any costs, expenses, and damages arising from any breach of this warranty.

Views and Opinions: The views and opinions expressed in the article are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the journal.

Revenue Sources

Print Copies: We provide hard copies of the journal to colleges and universities.

Author Publishing Charges: Reasonable publication fees are charged only upon acceptance of the article for publication. There are no charges for manuscript submission.

By adhering to these policies, the International Journal of Contemporary Surgery (IJOCS) ensures the broad dissemination and ethical management of scholarly research in the field of surgery.