Journal of Coloproctology

Aims & Scope

Journal of Coloproctology (JCOL) is a quarterly scientific publication of the Brazilian Society of Coloproctology.

The journal aims to publish articles that may contribute to the improvement and the development of the practice, research, and teaching of coloproctology and related specialities.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among Egyptians: a retrospective study

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Islam H., Mosab, Amr F., Amr, Saleh S., Mohamed

• Diagnosis and treatment of constipation: a clinical update based on the Rome IV criteria

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Carlos Walter, Isaac José Felippe Corrêa, Rodrigo Ambar, Lucas Faraco, Sergio Carlos, Ivan

• Quality of life and self-esteem of patients with intestinal stoma

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Geraldo Magela, Sergio Aguinaldo, Maiko Moura

• Vermiform appendix: positions and length – a study of 377 cases and literature review

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Sandro Cilindro, Sérgio Ricardo Matos Rodrigues, Iana Gonçalves Silva

• Quality of life of persons with permanent colostomy: a phenomenological study

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Fahrizal

• Perforated acute abdomen in a patient with COVID-19: an atypical manifestation of the disease

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Isaac José Felippe, Kaline Fortes, Milena Braga Soares da, Leandro Mariano da, Gustavo de, Angelo Rossi da Silva, Alexander Sá, Laercio

• Association of sociodemographic and clinical factors with the self-image and self-esteem of individuals with intestinal stoma

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Geraldo Magela, Sergio Aguinaldo

• Functional results after treatment for rectal cancer

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Katrine Jossing, Tina Yen-Ting, Soren

• The impact of colostomy on the patient's life

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Karis de, Luiz Henrique Benites, Andy, Priscila Argento, Angela Alves Correia de, Ivone

• Congenital abnormalities and anatomical variations of the vermiform appendix and mesoappendix

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Elciana de Paiva Lima, Larissa Milton, Gabriela Gonçalves Pereira da, Jonas Lírio