Caspian Journal of Surgery (CJS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly by Babol University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The journal provides a platform for the publication and dissemination of original research and scholarly contributions that advance surgical science, inform clinical decision-making, and improve the quality and outcomes of surgical care.
CJS aims to promote excellence in surgical research and practice by publishing scientifically rigorous and clinically relevant studies across the full spectrum of surgical specialties and subspecialties. The journal welcomes contributions from surgeons, clinical investigators, and researchers worldwide, with particular interest in studies that generate new knowledge, address important clinical questions, and translate scientific advances into improvements in patient care.
The journal encompasses all major fields of surgery, including general, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, endocrine, cardiovascular, thoracic, vascular, neurological, orthopedic, trauma, urological, pediatric, obstetric and gynecological, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngological, plastic and reconstructive, transplant, oncological, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Research involving periodontal, implant-related, orthognathic, and other specialized surgical procedures also falls within the journal's scope.
CJS places particular emphasis on clinical and experimental investigations, surgical outcomes, innovative operative techniques, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, perioperative and postoperative management, patient safety, and surgical education. Interdisciplinary and translational studies, including research in anesthesiology, critical care, and related medical sciences, are encouraged when they demonstrate clear relevance to surgical practice.
The journal considers manuscripts that provide meaningful contributions to existing knowledge, demonstrate methodological rigor, and address issues of clinical or scientific importance. Submissions are evaluated on the basis of originality, scientific validity, relevance to the journal's scope, and potential contribution to the advancement of surgical care.
CJS is committed to maintaining high standards of editorial integrity, scientific transparency, and responsible publication. Manuscripts selected for external review undergo a double-blind peer-review process. The journal adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is committed to preventing plagiarism and other forms of publication misconduct.
Contributions may be of the following types:
Original Articles
Case Reports / Case Series
Review Articles
Systematic Reviews / Meta-analyses
Editorials
Letters to the Editor
Invited Commentaries
Technical Notes
Short Communications / Brief Reports
Commentaries
Viewpoint / Perspective Articles
Study Protocol Articles
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