Authors are strongly encouraged to adhere to the following guidelines when submitting a manuscript to Clinics of Surgery.
Manuscripts submitted to Clinics of Surgery must not have been published elsewhere and should not contain significant instances of plagiarism. The submitting author is responsible for obtaining approval from all co-authors to publish the article, as well as ensuring that the manuscript has received all necessary institutional approvals. Authors will receive further correspondence and proofs prior to publication, or they will be duly informed otherwise. It should be understood that authors grant permission for reasonable modifications to the manuscript to enhance its clarity and coherence. Any requests regarding the dissemination of acknowledged compositions should be addressed accordingly. All submissions are subject to the copyright terms of service of "Clinics of Surgery."
Authors are advised to include a cover letter when submitting their manuscript to Clinics of Surgery. The cover letter should provide essential details about the manuscript, such as the article type, title, and author information. Additionally, authors should explicitly state their willingness to have their work published in "Clinics of Surgery." The cover letter should also mention the number of tables, figures, and words in the manuscript, and any supporting documents or additional information should be attached along with the submission.
| Article Type | Word Limit | Abstract Word Limit | References Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original/Research | 6000-7000 words | 150-250 words | N/A |
| Review | 5000 words | 150-250 words | N/A |
| Case Report | 2000-3000 words | 150-250 words | 15-30 references |
| Editorials | 1000 words | N/A | 5-10 references |
| Mini-Review | 3000 words | 150-250 words | 15-25 references |
| Letter to the Editor | 1000 words | N/A | 5-10 references |
| Clinical Images | 200-300 words | N/A | 3-5 references |
Note: The references limit represents the minimum and maximum number of references allowed for each article type.
Before submitting a manuscript to Clinics of Surgery, authors are strongly advised to adhere to the following guidelines:
| Section | Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Title | The manuscript title should not exceed 140 characters. |
| Authors | List the full names of all authors along with their affiliations. |
| Affiliations | Author affiliations should be listed as Department, University/Institute, City, State, Country. Use superscript numbers to identify different affiliations. |
| Corresponding Author | Provide the full name, affiliation, telephone number, fax number, and email address of the corresponding author. |
| Abstract | The abstract should be 150-250 words and should include Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion for research/original articles. Summarize the findings without including citations. |
| Keywords | Include a maximum of five keywords. |
| Text | The text should include Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and Acknowledgement (if any). Use numbering for references in the body text. |
| Results | Provide complete details of the experiment that support the study's conclusion. Tables and figures can be included in this section. |
| Discussion | This section can be separate or combined with Results or Conclusion, but it should not be the same or repeated. Include a detailed interpretation of the data without duplicating the results. |
| Acknowledgement | Include funding sources and personal acknowledgements. List all funding sources used for manuscript preparation, providing grant numbers and authors associated with each source. |
| Acknowledgments | Mention individuals or contributors who have provided technical assistance but do not meet the criteria for authorship. Obtain consent from these individuals to be mentioned in this section. |
| Figures | Preferred formats: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, and PowerPoint. Include figures, titles, and descriptions. Do not repeat figure legends in the text. Obtain permission from copyright holders if figures have been published elsewhere. Number figures in the order they are cited in the text. |
| Tables | Do not embed tables in the text. Each table should have a title and description. There is no limit to the number of tables. Tables should provide new information not already given in the text. Avoid using spaces in tables. Submit tables in a Word document for copy-editing as per journal format. |
| Supplementary Files | No limit on the number of supplementary material xitems. Name supplementary items as S (e.g., Figure S1, Table S1, Video S1) and cite them in the text. |
| References | Include published and accepted articles in the reference list. Number references consecutively in the order they are first cited. References can also be cited in tables and figures, not just in the text. In-text citations should include the author's surname and year. |
Please ensure that your manuscript follows these guidelines to ensure a smooth submission process.
In this section, authors should acknowledge individuals, funds, grants, or any other support received. Authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest in the statements within this section. Financial support for the material research and monetary assistance for the exploration and reported work should be clearly acknowledged.
The review board of "Clinics of Surgery" is responsible for selecting articles for publication in the journal. The publishing decision is based on the recommendations of the journal's reviewers. The Editor-in-Chief/Editor may consult other editors or reviewers in making this decision.
Revised manuscripts can be resubmitted through the online submission system or sent via email along with a cover letter outlining the revisions made to the manuscript.
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Authors should review and correct any errors in the proof within 2-3 days. The proofreading process includes two stages: copyediting and layout. The corresponding author will receive an email with instructions and a link to access the proof. It is the author's responsibility to complete the proofreading in a timely manner.
The article must not be published elsewhere. It is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and building upon your work non-commercially.
If the author requests for withdrawal of the manuscript after the submission and before starting the pre-review process, then the authors will not have to pay any withdrawal penalty.
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Once the manuscript has completed the review process, publishing, and all payments have been made, "Clinics of Surgery" Publishers will not provide refunds if the author requests withdrawal.