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eISSN: 1365-2168pISSN: 0007-1323
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Aims and Scope
The British Journal of Surgery (BJS) is a monthly peer-reviewed publication targeting general surgeons and the associated subspecialities. At 5.899 it has the highest impact factor of any general surgical journal in Europe. It has been published since 1913 and is currently published by John Wiley & Sons. Less
British Journal of Surgery Key Metrics
CiteScore 
11
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
H-Index
219
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Surgery
SNIP
3.17
Time to Accept
4
Mo
Time to Publish
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months12%
4 to 6 months59%
7 to 9 months20%
Above 9 months8%
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Topics Covered on British Journal of Surgery
Cancer
Surgery
Clinical trial
Elective surgery
Pancreas
General surgery
Emergency department
Breast cancer
Colorectal cancer
Simulation
Hepatectomy
Ablation
Cohort study
Gallbladder
Quality of life
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Lymph node
Laparotomy
Small intestine
Appendicitis
British Journal of Surgery Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1913 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in British Journal of Surgery
Impact of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in global surgical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 6 Aug 2020
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Effect of radiotherapy for rectal cancer on female sexual function: a prospective cohort study.
- 18 Mar 2020
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- 7 Aug 2018
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- 30 Mar 2018
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Meta-analysis of microsatellite instability in relation to clinicopathological characteristics and overall survival in gastric cancer.
- 1 Feb 2018
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- 15 Feb 2017
- Journal of British Surgery
Impact of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in global surgical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 6 Aug 2020
- Journal of British Surgery
Effect of radiotherapy for rectal cancer on female sexual function: a prospective cohort study.
- 18 Mar 2020
- Journal of British Surgery
<i>The Anatomy Lesson of Willem Röell</i>, painted in 1728
- 7 Aug 2018
- Journal of British Surgery
Anatomy lesson of the brain and cerebral membranes captured on canvas by Rembrandt in 1656
- 30 Mar 2018
- Journal of British Surgery
Meta-analysis of microsatellite instability in relation to clinicopathological characteristics and overall survival in gastric cancer.
- 1 Feb 2018
- Journal of British Surgery
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- 15 Feb 2017
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FAQs on British Journal of Surgery
How long has British Journal of Surgery been actively publishing? 
British Journal of Surgery has been in operation since 1913 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of British Journal of Surgery?
British Journal of Surgery published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did British Journal of Surgery publish last year?
In 2023, British Journal of Surgery publsihed undefined articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for British Journal of Surgery?
For British Journal of Surgery, eISSN is 1365-2168 and pISSN is 0007-1323.
What is Citescore for British Journal of Surgery?
Citescore for British Journal of Surgery is 11.
What is the H Index for British Journal of Surgery ?
H Index for British Journal of Surgery is 219.
What is SNIP score for British Journal of Surgery?
SNIP score for British Journal of Surgery is 3.17.
What is the SJR for British Journal of Surgery?
SJR for British Journal of Surgery is Q1.
Who is the publisher of British Journal of Surgery?
OXFORD UNIV PRESS is the publisher of British Journal of Surgery.
