Open Access

The Surgery Journal

Advancing surgical knowledge and practice by providing a platform encompassing all surgical specialties.

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Showcase All Surgical Specialties

Publish research, reviews, and case reports across all surgical specialties.

Reach Global Surgical Audiences

Publish in a peer-reviewed journal with international readership.

Support for Early-Career Authors

Low threshold for young clinical scientists.

Journal Key Facts

0.8

Journal Impact Factor

1.1

5-year-impact factor

Aims & Scope

Target Readership:

The Surgery Journal is aimed at surgeons, surgical residents, medical students, nursing professionals, healthcare policymakers, and researchers with an interest in the global aspects of surgery.

Journal Purpose and Mission:

The Surgery Journal aims to advance surgical knowledge and practice worldwide by providing a comprehensive platform that encompasses all surgical specialties. The journal is dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among surgeons, nurses, and medical students to improve patient care across diverse health systems.

Types of Articles Published:

The Surgery Journal publishes review articles, original research, case reports, and invited reviews.

Publication Frequency:

As an Open Access journal, The Surgery Journal publishes articles online on a continuous basis.

Subject and Content Scope:

Comprehensive Coverage of Surgical Specialties: The Surgery Journal covers a broad range of surgical disciplines, including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, and more. The journal welcomes original research, review articles, case reports, and technical innovations that contribute to the field of surgery.
Nursing and Allied Health Professionals: Recognizing the integral role of nursing and allied health professionals in surgical care, The Surgery Journal includes dedicated sections for perioperative care, nursing research, and interprofessional collaboration practices that enhance surgical outcomes.
Education and Training: A core focus on the education and training of the next generation of surgical professionals, including curriculum development, simulation-based learning, and competency assessment in surgical education. Contributions from medical students exploring innovative learning methods or reflecting on educational experiences are highly encouraged.
Global Health and Surgery: The journal emphasizes the importance of surgery in global health contexts, discussing disparities in surgical access, the burden of surgical diseases in low-resource settings, and strategies for improving surgical care worldwide.
Ethics and Policy in Surgery: Analysis of ethical issues, policy-making, and the economic impacts of surgical care. Papers that provide insights into the ethical dilemmas and policy challenges in different cultural and regulatory environments are particularly welcome.
Technology and Innovation: Articles on the latest technological advancements in surgery, including robotic surgery, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and digital health solutions that have the potential to transform surgical practice.