Aim:

The aim of the journal “Jharkhand Surgical Chronicles” is to serve as a leading platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of surgery. Our primary objective is to provide a forum for the exchange of innovative ideas, techniques, and approaches that contribute to the improvement of surgical practice, patient outcomes, and healthcare delivery globally. We strive to foster collaboration among surgeons, researchers, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals, facilitating the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical applications and ultimately enhancing the quality and safety of surgical care.

Scope: The Journal “Jharkhand Surgical Chronicles” covers a wide range of topics within the realm of surgery, including but not limited to:

1. Surgical techniques and procedures: Original research articles, reviews, and case reports focusing on novel surgical techniques, advancements in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and innovative approaches to surgical interventions.
2. Surgical technology and instrumentation: Studies elucidating the development and application of new surgical tools, devices, and technologies aimed at enhancing surgical precision, efficacy, and safety.
3. Surgical education and training: Articles addressing surgical education methodologies, simulation-based training programs, competency assessment, and continuing professional development for surgeons and surgical trainees.
4. Surgical outcomes and quality improvement: Research examining the impact of surgical interventions on patient outcomes, healthcare quality metrics, patient safety initiatives, and strategies for optimizing perioperative care.
5. Surgical innovation and entrepreneurship: Discussions on entrepreneurship in surgery, technology commercialization, start-up ventures, and collaborations between academia and industry to drive surgical innovation and bring novel solutions to market.
6. Global surgery and healthcare disparities: Studies exploring issues related to access to surgical care, disparities in surgical outcomes, healthcare infrastructure development, and initiatives aimed at addressing global surgical challenges.
7. Ethical and legal aspects of surgery: Scholarly discourse on ethical dilemmas, patient rights, informed consent, medical-legal considerations, and professional standards in surgical practice.

“Jharkhand Surgical Chronicles” has an eminent editorial advisory board under the leadership of the Editor-in-chief, Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh.

We welcome submissions from researchers, clinicians, educators, and industry professionals worldwide, with a commitment to rigorous peer review and the publication of high-quality, evidence-based content that advances the field of surgery and promotes excellence in patient care

 

PEER REVIEW POLICY

• This journal operates a single-stage, pre-publication peer review process for all standard research submissions.
• ​Number of Reviewers
• Every manuscript undergoes evaluation by a minimum of two independent expert reviewers. Additional reviewers or statistical specialists are invited when necessary.
• ​Blind/Double-Blind Review
• This journal uses a single-blind peer review model. Reviewers know the identity and affiliation of the authors, but the reviewers' identities remain strictly confidential to the authors.
• ​Reviewer Selection
• Reviewers are chosen based on clinical expertise, publication record, and lack of competing interests or institutional conflicts with the authors.
• ​Review Criteria
• Submissions are evaluated on:
• ​Originality & Relevance: Surgical novelty and clinical applicability.
• ​Methodological Rigor: Ethical adherence, clear surgical protocols, and study design.
• ​Data & Reporting: Accuracy, proper statistics, and adherence to reporting guidelines (e.g., STROBE, CONSORT, CARE).
• ​Clarity: Logical structure, concise prose, and clear visual/intraoperative documentation.
• ​Editorial Decision
• The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor makes the final decision (Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject) based on reviewer recommendations.
• ​Revision Process
• Authors requesting revision must submit a revised manuscript and a point-by-point response to all comments. Major revisions undergo re-review by the original reviewers.
• ​Appeals
• Authors may submit a formal, evidence-based appeal to the Editor-in-Chief within 30 days of a rejection decision. Decisions on appeals are final.
• ​Conflicts of Interest
• All authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any financial or personal conflicts of interest upon submission or review invitation. Reviewers must decline if objectivity is compromised.
• ​Reviewer Confidentiality
• All submitted content is strictly confidential. Reviewers may not share, cite, or use unpublished manuscript details or feed content into AI tools

 

JOURNAL PARTICULARS

Journal Title	Jharkhand Surgical Chronicles
Editor in Chief	Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh
Publisher	Association of Surgeons of India – Jharkhand Chapter
Country	India
Language	English
Frequency	Biannual
First Published	2024
Copyright	Retained by the authors
Subject	Surgery
Publication Format	Online
ISSN	To be assigned
DOI	To be assigned / DOI information
Access	Open Access