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British Journal of Surgery

eISSN: 1365-2168pISSN: 0007-1323

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Aims and Scope

The British Journal of Surgery (BJS) is a monthly peer-reviewed publication targeting general surgeons and the associated subspecialities. At 5.899 it has the highest impact factor of any general surgical journal in Europe. It has been published since 1913 and is currently published by John Wiley & Sons. Less

Key Metrics

CiteScore
11
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
H-Index
219
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Surgery
SNIP
3.17
Time to Publish
time-to-publish View Chart
5  Mo

Journal Specifications

Overview
  • Publisher
    OXFORD UNIV PRESS
  • Language
    English
  • Frequency
    Monthly
General Details
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Time to Publish
Time to publish distribution
Articles published in year 2022
Time to publish index
Months% Papers published
0-3 11%
4-6 50%
7-9 29%
>9 10%

Topics Covered

Cancer
Surgery
Clinical trial
Elective surgery
Pancreas
General surgery
Emergency department
Breast cancer
Colorectal cancer
Simulation
Hepatectomy
Ablation
Cohort study
Gallbladder
Quality of life
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Lymph node
Laparotomy
Small intestine
Appendicitis

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FAQs

Since when has British Journal of Surgery been publishing? Faqs

The British Journal of Surgery has been publishing since 1913 till date.

How frequently is the British Journal of Surgery published? Faqs

British Journal of Surgery is published Monthly.

What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of British Journal of Surgery? Faqs

British Journal of Surgery has a H-index score of 219, Citescore of 11, SNIP score of 3.17, & SJR of Q1

Who is the publisher of British Journal of Surgery? Faqs

The publisher of British Journal of Surgery is OXFORD UNIV PRESS.

Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of British Journal of Surgery? Faqs

For the British Journal of Surgery's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.

How can I view the journal metrics of British Journal of Surgery on editage? Faqs

For the British Journal of Surgery metrics, please refer to the section above on the page.

What is the eISSN and pISSN number of British Journal of Surgery? Faqs

The eISSN number is 1365-2168 and pISSN number is 0007-1323 for British Journal of Surgery.

What is the focus of this journal? Faqs

The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Cancer, Surgery, Clinical trial, Elective surgery, Pancreas, General surgery, Emergency department, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Simulation, Hepatectomy, Ablation, Cohort study, Gallbladder, Quality of life, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Lymph node, Laparotomy, Small intestine, Appendicitis.

Why is it important to find the right journal for my research? Faqs

Choosing the right journal ensures that your research reaches the most relevant audience, thereby maximizing its scholarly impact and contribution to the field.

Can the choice of journal affect my academic career? Faqs

Absolutely. Publishing in reputable journals can enhance your academic profile, making you more competitive for grants, tenure, and other professional opportunities.

Is it advisable to target high-impact journals only? Faqs

While high-impact journals offer greater visibility, they are often highly competitive. It's essential to balance the journal's impact factor with the likelihood of your work being accepted.