Author Guidelines
The Journal of Clinical Surgery Care Research (ISSN: 3066-9820) invites submissions of high-quality, original research and clinical insights that contribute to the field of surgery and improve patient outcomes. These guidelines are designed to help authors prepare their manuscripts for successful submission, ensuring that the manuscripts meet the journal’s standards for clarity, scientific rigor, and relevance to clinical practice. Authors should adhere to these guidelines to facilitate a smooth review and publication process.
1. Manuscript Types
We welcome submissions of the following manuscript types:
Original Research Articles: Full-length research papers presenting original studies, including clinical trials, experimental research, and novel surgical techniques.
Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews summarizing the current state of research in a particular area of surgery, with insights into future research directions.
Clinical Case Studies: Case reports on unique or complex surgical cases that provide valuable learning opportunities for clinicians and surgeons.
Technical Reports: Articles describing new surgical techniques, tools, or technology that can impact clinical practice.
Short Communications: Brief communications that present new findings or innovations that warrant rapid dissemination.
Editorials and Opinion Articles: Thought-provoking articles providing commentary on trends, challenges, and developments in the field of surgery.
Letters to the Editor: Concise responses or critiques of articles previously published in the journal or on emerging topics in surgery.
2. Manuscript Preparation
Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission.
Formatting: Manuscripts must be formatted in a Microsoft Word document (doc or docx). Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spacing, and 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides. Please ensure that pages are numbered.
Title: The title should be concise and descriptive, accurately reflecting the content of the manuscript. Titles should be no longer than 15 words.
Abstract: A concise abstract of 150-250 words is required for all manuscripts. The abstract should summarize the study's objectives, methodology, key results, and conclusions. Please avoid abbreviations in the abstract unless necessary.
Keywords: Provide 4-6 keywords that best describe the main topics of your manuscript. Keywords help ensure that the article is discoverable in search engines and databases.
Main Sections: The manuscript should be structured as follows:
Introduction: Provide background information, the objectives of the study, and the research question or hypothesis.
Materials and Methods: Describe the study design, patient population (if applicable), materials used, and methodologies in sufficient detail to allow replication of the study.
Results: Present the main findings of the study, using tables and figures where appropriate.
Discussion: Interpret the findings, compare them with existing literature, and discuss the implications for clinical practice and future research.
Conclusion: Summarize the key findings and their potential impact on surgery and patient care.
References: References should be cited in the text using the APA citation style. In-text citations should follow this format: (Author, Year). The reference list should also follow the APA style, with full details of all cited works, including the DOI where available.
Example In-text citation: (Smith, 2020)
Reference list format: Smith, J. (2020). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), page range. https://doi.org/xx.xxx
Figures and Tables: All figures and tables must be numbered consecutively and cited in the text. Each figure and table must have a descriptive title. Figures and tables should be submitted as separate files (preferably in .jpg or .png format) and of high quality for publication.
3. Submission Process
Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system. Authors must create an account, log in, and follow the steps to upload the manuscript, figures, tables, and supplementary materials (if applicable).
Cover Letter: A cover letter must be submitted with the manuscript. The cover letter should include:
A statement confirming that the manuscript has not been submitted or published elsewhere.
A summary of the significance of the study and its contribution to the field of surgery.
Any potential conflicts of interest (financial or otherwise) that the authors should disclose.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial relationships or personal interests that could influence the manuscript’s objectivity.
4. Peer Review Process
Double-Blind Review: All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. The identity of the authors and reviewers is kept confidential to ensure impartial evaluation. The peer review process typically takes 4-6 weeks.
Reviewer Feedback: Authors will receive feedback from the reviewers, which may include requests for revisions. Authors must address each comment made by the reviewers and submit a revised manuscript along with a response letter explaining how the comments have been addressed.
5. Article Processing Charges
Upon acceptance, authors will be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs associated with the publication of the manuscript. Details regarding the APC will be provided during the submission process.
6. Ethical Guidelines
Human and Animal Rights: Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical guidelines for studies involving human or animal subjects. All studies involving human participants must have received approval from an institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee. Informed consent must be obtained from all participants.
Plagiarism: The journal uses plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of submissions. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected.
Data Integrity: Authors must ensure that all data presented in their manuscript is accurate and verifiable. Fabrication or falsification of data is strictly prohibited.
7. Copyright and Licensing
Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their work but grant the journal a license to publish it under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. This license allows others to freely share, remix, and adapt the work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.
8. Revision Process
Revisions: After peer review, authors will be required to revise their manuscript to address reviewers’ comments. Authors should submit a revised version of the manuscript along with a detailed response letter explaining how each comment has been addressed.
Final Approval: Once the manuscript has been revised and resubmitted, the editorial team will perform a final review. If accepted, the manuscript will be prepared for publication.
