The Journal of Surgical Outcomes and Innovation (JSOI) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the science and practice of surgery through the dissemination of high-quality research, clinical studies, and technological developments.
Guidelines
We welcome high-quality, original research contributions that advance scientific knowledge and align with the scope of our peer-reviewed journals. To ensure a smooth submission and publication process, authors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines.
1. Manuscript Preparation
Formatting: Manuscripts should be submitted in MS Word format (.docx) using 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
Structure:
Include the following sections as applicable: Title page, Abstract (250 words max), Keywords (3–5), Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, References.
Figures and Tables:
Numbered and captioned appropriately; include high-resolution images in separate files.
Reference Style:
Use APA Style, 7th Edition. Citations should be in-text (Author, Year) and listed in alphabetical order at the end.
Example (Journal Article):
Smith, J. A., & Brown, L. T. (2020). Climate trends in urban regions. Environmental Research Letters, 15(3), 123–134. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
2. Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted via our online journal management system. Ensure all authors are listed and an ORCID iD is provided (optional but encouraged).
3. Peer Review
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process by subject experts. Authors can expect an initial decision within 1–2 weeks of submission.
4. Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw their manuscript prior to peer review by notifying the editorial office via email. However, manuscripts withdrawn after peer review but before final decision may be subject to a withdrawal processing fee of USD $50. Withdrawal after acceptance is strongly discouraged and may result in a publication embargo for the authors.
5. Ethical Considerations
SCIFOCUS Publishers follows COPE guidelines. Plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submissions, and unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.
6. Article Processing Charges (APC)
To support open access publishing, authors are required to pay an APC upon acceptance:
Article Processing Charges (APC): USD 999