Aims & Scope

International Surgery is the Official Journal of the International College of Surgeons.

International Surgery has been published since 1938 and has an important position in the global scientific and medical publishing field.

The Journal publishes only open access manuscripts.

Advantages and benefits of open access publishing in International Surgery include: -worldwide internet transmission -prompt peer reviews -timely publishing following peer review approved manuscripts -even more timely worldwide transmissions of unedited peer review approved manuscripts (“online first”) prior to having copy edited manuscripts formally published.

Non-approved peer reviewed manuscript authors have the opportunity to update and improve manuscripts prior to again submitting for peer review.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 0.2
2024 0.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.129

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q4

h-index

Year Value
2024 45

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.2
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.129
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q4
First Published: 2024

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