Journal of Surgical and Procedural Research (JSPR)

An open-acess journal

The Journal of Surgical and Procedural Research (JSPR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by ClinicaPress, focusing on research that advances surgical science, procedural techniques, and perioperative care. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for surgeons, interventional specialists, and clinical researchers to disseminate evidence-based findings that contribute to improved surgical outcomes and patient safety.

The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, technical reports, clinical studies, and outcomes research across all surgical and procedural specialties. Areas of interest include general and specialty surgery, minimally invasive and robotic procedures, interventional techniques, surgical innovation, perioperative management, procedural safety, and emerging technologies relevant to surgical practice.

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Surgical and Procedural Research are evaluated through a structured double-blind peer-review process. Reviews are conducted by qualified experts to assess scientific rigor, ethical compliance, methodological soundness, and clinical relevance. Editorial decisions are made independently and transparently.

The journal follows a full open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. Each published article is assigned a DOI to support permanent identification and citation.

JSPR is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics and scientific integrity. We adhere to the core practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follow the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). All submissions involving human subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki. Animal studies must align with the ARRIVE guidelines and relevant institutional standards.

The journal is committed to transparency, editorial independence, and continuous improvement, and actively pursues indexing in recognized scholarly databases to enhance the visibility and impact of published research.

The Journal of Clinical Medicine & Translational Research adheres to the core practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). All submissions involving human subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki. Animal studies must align with the ARRIVE guidelines and relevant institutional standards.

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Surgical and Procedural Research aims to advance surgical science and procedural medicine by publishing rigorously reviewed research that informs clinical practice, improves procedural safety, and enhances patient outcomes. The journal serves surgeons, interventional specialists, and procedural researchers across healthcare disciplines.

The journal publishes original research articles, clinical studies, systematic reviews, technical reports, and outcomes research covering general and specialty surgery, minimally invasive and robotic procedures, interventional techniques, perioperative management, surgical innovation, and emerging procedural technologies.

DOAJ-Specific Information

  • Journal Type: Peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal
  • Access Model: Immediate open access
  • Copyright: Retained by authors
  • License: Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0)
  • APCs: $50
  • Peer Review: Double-blind peer review
  • Editorial Independence: Guaranteed
  • Archiving: Secure digital archiving
  • Identifiers: DOI assigned to all articles

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts are subject to an initial editorial review followed by double-blind peer review by subject-matter experts. Reviewers assess submissions for scientific validity, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to surgical and procedural practice. Editorial decisions are made independently and communicated in a timely manner.

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

The Journal of Surgical and Procedural Research follows ethical publishing standards set by COPE, ICMJE, WAME, and APA.

The journal enforces strict policies on authorship criteria, conflicts of interest, patient confidentiality, informed consent, animal welfare, and data transparency. Allegations of research misconduct are investigated thoroughly, and appropriate corrective actions are taken in line with COPE recommendations.

Instructions for Authors

Article Types

  • Original Surgical Research
  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
  • Technical and Procedural Reports
  • Clinical Outcomes Studies

     

Submission Requirements

  • Initial format-free submission
  • Clear description of methodology and ethical approvals
  • Use of standardized reporting guidelines (CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE, where applicable)

     

Ethics and Compliance

  • Ethics approval and patient consent statements are mandatory
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources required

Publication

Accepted articles are published online with a DOI under an open-access license to ensure broad dissemination.

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