International Journal of Surgery
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Aims and Scope
The International Journal of Surgery (IJS), formerly known as The Journal of Surgery, is a peer-reviewed medical journal of surgery established in 2003. The journal has been published by Elsevier since 2005. The journal is affiliated with the Association of Surgeons in Training, the New York Surgical Society and with the Chinese chapter of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. The journal is published monthly, and articles become open-access after an embargo period of 12 months. Less
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- PublisherLIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year2003
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FAQs
Since when has International Journal of Surgery been publishing? 
The International Journal of Surgery has been publishing since 2003 till date.
How frequently is the International Journal of Surgery published?
International Journal of Surgery is published Monthly.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of International Journal of Surgery?
International Journal of Surgery has a H-index score of 79, Citescore of 15.7, SNIP score of 6.07, & SJR of Q1
Who is the publisher of International Journal of Surgery?
The publisher of International Journal of Surgery is LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of International Journal of Surgery?
For the International Journal of Surgery's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of International Journal of Surgery on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of International Journal of Surgery?
The eISSN number is 1743-9159 and pISSN number is 1743-9191 for International Journal of Surgery.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Cancer, Surgery, Randomized controlled trial, Laparotomy, Body mass index, Anesthesia, Peer review, Cohort study, Intensive care unit, Appendicitis, Artificial intelligence, Diarrhea, Ankle, Hepatectomy, Cardiac surgery, Thyroidectomy, Economic evaluation, Lymph node, Benign pathology, Nutritional status.
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