Editorial Policy

The Journal of Surgical Practice and Clinical Care  follows a transparent, fair, and rigorous editorial policy to ensure the publication of high-quality research in surgery and perioperative clinical care.

The journal is committed to maintaining editorial independence, integrity, and objectivity throughout the publication process. All editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Editorial Independence

The editorial board operates independently and is not influenced by institutional, financial, or commercial interests. All decisions are made strictly on the basis of academic evaluation and peer-review recommendations.

Initial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine:

  • Relevance to the journal scope

  • Originality and novelty of the work

  • Scientific and methodological quality

  • Compliance with submission guidelines

Manuscripts that do not meet the required standards may be declined before peer review.

Evaluation Criteria

Manuscripts selected for review are evaluated based on:

  • Clinical relevance and surgical significance

  • Accuracy and reliability of data and findings

  • Methodological rigor and study design quality

  • Ethical compliance in research conduct

  • Clarity, structure, and presentation quality

  • Proper citation and academic integrity

Editorial Decision Process

Based on peer-review reports, the editorial board may decide to:

  • Accept the manuscript

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Request major revisions and resubmission

  • Reject the manuscript

Final decisions are made by the editor based on reviewer recommendations and overall scientific quality.

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose or use unpublished information for personal or professional advantage.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where impartiality may be affected.

Ethical Oversight

The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics standards and actively addresses issues such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, and unethical research practices.

Commitment to Quality

The Journal of Surgical Practice and Clinical Care is committed to maintaining high editorial standards and ensuring the integrity and scientific value of all published surgical research.