About the Journal

The International Journal of Health and Surgical Research (ISSN 3086-2574) is an international, open-access scientific journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of health sciences, surgery, and biomedical sciences. The journal adopts a continuous publication model, with monthly publication of articles, ensuring the rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge. Its mission is to connect science, innovation, and clinical practice by promoting the circulation of knowledge among researchers, students, and healthcare professionals. More than a journal, IJHSR serves as a space for scientific dialogue committed to advancing healthcare practice and continuously improving health care at a global level.

Committed to high ethical standards, editorial transparency, and methodological rigor, the journal adopts a double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartiality, quality, and excellence in manuscript selection. Our goal is to provide a reliable, accessible, and inclusive platform for authors and readers, encouraging responsible scientific production and interdisciplinary dialogue.

IJHSR maintains an open-access policy, ensuring immediate and free availability of all published content, thereby promoting the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge. Submissions are accepted on a continuous basis, allowing greater agility in the editorial process and timely publication of approved articles.

Focus and Scope

IJHSR accepts submissions in the following areas:

  • General surgery and its subspecialties

  • Gastroenterology and minimally invasive procedures

  • Internal Medicine and related fields

  • Evidence-based medicine

  • Public Health, Epidemiology, and Health Policies

  • Case reports relevant to clinical practice

  • Narrative, integrative, and systematic reviews

  • Medical education, technological innovation, and health management

The target audience includes healthcare professionals, researchers, students, faculty members, and scientific institutions.

Open Access Policy

The journal adopts the Open Access model, allowing free, immediate, and permanent access to all published articles.
Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, print, share, and distribute the content without restrictions, provided that the original source is properly cited.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their articles and grant the journal the right of first publication.
All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

This license allows:

  • Commercial and non-commercial use

  • Adaptation and redistribution

  • Provided that the original source is properly cited

Ethics and Academic Integrity Policy

IJHSR follows international standards of scientific integrity based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The journal does not tolerate:

  • Plagiarism (partial or total)

  • Self-plagiarism

  • Data manipulation

  • Falsification of results

  • Simultaneous submissions

All manuscripts may be screened using similarity detection software.

Peer Review Policy

IJHSR employs a double-blind peer review process.

  • The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed

  • Each manuscript is evaluated by two reviewers

  • In case of disagreement, a third reviewer is invited

  • Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, originality, and relevance

Types of editorial decisions:

  • Accepted without revisions

  • Accepted with minor revisions

  • Major revisions required

  • Rejected

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal accepts manuscripts of various types and methodological approaches, ranging from original research to technical-scientific productions applied to clinical practice. Accepted formats include:

  • Original Articles

  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

  • Literature Reviews / Narrative Reviews / Update Articles

  • Case Reports and Case Series

  • Clinical Trials (pilot or full studies)

  • Research Protocols

  • Cohort, Case-Control, and Cross-Sectional Studies

  • Perspective Articles, Commentaries, and Expert Opinions

  • Letters to the Editor

  • Technical Reports and Scientific Notes

  • Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Studies

  • Integrative Reviews

  • Medical Education / Health Education Articles

All manuscripts must demonstrate methodological rigor, scientific relevance, and a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in health, surgery, or biomedical sciences.

Preprint Policy

The journal allows authors to submit manuscripts previously posted on preprint servers, provided that:

  • This information is declared at the time of submission

  • The manuscript complies with the journal’s guidelines

  • The preprint is updated after official publication

Archiving Policy (LOCKSS / CLOCKSS)

IJHSR supports interoperable digital preservation systems compatible with LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, ensuring permanent archiving, continuous access, and content integrity.

Privacy Statement

Personal data provided by system users (authors, reviewers, readers) will be used exclusively for the journal’s internal editorial activities.
No data will be sold, shared, or used for other purposes without explicit consent.

Statement of Best Practices and Author Responsibilities

By submitting to IJHSR, authors agree to:

  • Declare any conflicts of interest

  • Ensure the originality of the manuscript

  • Confirm ethical approval when applicable (ethics committee approval)

  • Assume responsibility for the submitted content

  • Confirm that the manuscript is not under review by another journal

Journal History

The International Journal of Health and Surgical Research (IJHSR) was created with the purpose of democratizing scientific production, especially in emerging countries, by offering an accessible, rigorous, and inclusive platform for the dissemination of research in health and surgery.
The journal remains committed to quality, scientific integrity, and social impact.