Annals Of The Royal College Of Surgeons Of England

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering all aspects of surgery. It is the official journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has been in publication since its inception in 1947. The journal aims to provide a comprehensive resource for surgeons in training, practicing surgeons, and surgical researchers by publishing original research articles, review articles, and clinical case reports related to the field of surgery.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England publishes articles that contribute significantly to the education, practice, and research in the field of surgery. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, paediatric surgery, plastic surgery, urology, and vascular surgery. It also features sections on surgical techniques, case reports, and historical articles related to surgery.

Publication Frequency[edit | edit source]

The journal is published eight times a year, providing readers with up-to-date research findings, clinical practices, and educational resources.

Indexing and Abstracting[edit | edit source]

The Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England is indexed and abstracted in several major databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. This ensures that the articles published in the journal are accessible to a wide audience of medical professionals and researchers.

Open Access[edit | edit source]

The journal offers open access options for authors, allowing their research to be freely available to the global surgical community and beyond. This promotes wider dissemination of information and contributes to the advancement of surgical practices worldwide.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England consists of distinguished surgeons and academics from around the world. Their expertise ensures that the journal maintains high standards of scientific rigor and relevance to the surgical profession.

Submission Guidelines[edit | edit source]

Authors wishing to submit their work to the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England must adhere to the journal's submission guidelines. These guidelines detail the manuscript preparation, submission process, and peer review process, ensuring that all articles meet the journal's standards for quality and ethical research.

Impact Factor[edit | edit source]

The Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England has an impact factor that reflects its importance and influence in the field of surgery. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, indicating the journal's academic and clinical relevance.