Journal Guide

Now published by Elsevier, Annals of Medicine and Surgery is an online-only, peer-reviewed open access journal with a global outlook and focus on those training in medicine and surgery (postgraduate and undergraduate). AMS contains a mix of original clinical and basic science research, reviews, editorials, commentary, perspectives, debate, opinion, case reports and journal club reports.

The journal crosses the whole disease spectrum of medicine and surgery but does also have a special focus on the following areas:

• Patient safety
• Human factors, teamwork, communication and professionalism
• Quality improvement science and practice
• Evidence based medicine
• Implementation science – clinical evidence into practice
• Leadership and management
• Medical education, teaching, and training
• Public and global health
• Healthcare policy, delivery, commissioning, and resource management
• Use of technology and health informatics
• Clinical ethics and medical law
• Research and innovation – bedside to bench and back again – including applications like personalised medicine

The journal uses an author-pays model and charges a fee per article accepted for publication. Following payment of this fee, the article is made universally available to all on http://www.sciencedirect.comwww.sciencedirect.com and http://www.annalsjournal.comwww.annalsjournal.com.

PubMed Central: Annals of Medicine and Surgery has been selected for inclusion in PubMed Central. All articles dating to Volume 1, Number 1 will be included in PubMed Central.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery is indexed in:

• AcademicPub
• The British Library
• Cancerlit
• EMBASE
• Google Scholar
• Medline/PubMed
• ProQuest
• Scopus
• Scisearch

Annals of Plastic Surgery is the only independent journal devoted to general plastic and reconstructive surgery. It provides a forum for current scientific and clinical advances and a sounding board for ideas and perspectives on the future of plastic surgery. The journal publishes original, peer-reviewed articles, case reports, and notes on all topics of interest to the practicing plastic surgeon. Annals of Plastic Surgery also features historical and current reviews, descriptions of surgical techniques, and lively editorials and letters to the editor. Published MonthlyWebsite: www.annalsplasticsurgery.com.

Leading the field of surgery, Annals of Surgery--the world's most highly referenced surgery journal--provides the entire international medical community with the most current reports on significant contributions to the advancement of surgical science and practice. Named Best Surgical Journal by residents and chairpersons, surgeons look to Annals of Surgery first for innovations in practice and technique. Thousands of subscribers find this journal a practical way to keep up to date with the most important developments in surgery. Special editorial features, including What's New in General Surgery and Advances in Surgical Technique, help keep readers up-to-the-minute on clinical issues. Published MonthlyWebsite: www.annalsofsurgery.com.

Annals of Surgical Oncology is one of the leading journals in Oncology and Surgery. Annals is a monthly publication that features original articles on the latest advances in oncology for surgeons from all specialties.

Annals is currently included in the following indexing services in print and/or electronic format: Index Medicus, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, Excerpta Medica, Science Citation Index and Science Citation Index Expanded.

Annals benefits surgeons, oncologists, hematologists, radiologists, general practitioners, pathologists, researchers, academicians, and other clinical professionals interested in all aspects of the surgical treatment of cancer.

Annals of Surgical Oncology is the official journal of the Society of Surgical Oncology.

The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England is the official journal of the College and is published eight times a year in January, March, April, May, July, September, October and November.The main aim of the journal is to publish high quality, peer-reviewed papers that relate to all branches of surgery. The Annals also includes letters and comments, a regular technical section, NICE news, controversial topics, CORESS feedback, book reviews and the best trainee presentations from England and Wales. The editorial board is composed of members of the College Council and experts from across the surgical specialties.

Annals of Thoracic Medicine (ATM, ISSN 1817-1737) is the official publication of the Saudi Thoracic Society (STS). It features cutting edge clinical investigations in the multidisciplinary specialties of chest medicine, such as pulmonology, cardiology, thoracic surgery, transplantation, sleep and breathing, airways disease, and more. The journal also features basic science, special reports, case reports, board review questions, and more. Editorials and communications to the editor explore controversial issues and encourage further discussion by physicians dealing with chest medicine. The journal is published Quarterly at the beginning of each quarter.

Annals of Vascular Surgery, published eight time a year, invites original manuscripts reporting clinical and experimental work in vascular surgery for peer review. Articles may be submitted for the following sections of the journal:Clinical Research (reports of clinical series, new drug or medical device trials)Basic Science Research (new investigations, experimental work)Case Reports (reports on a limited series of patients)General Reviews (scholarly review of the existing literature on a relevant topic)Developments in Endovascular and Endoscopic SurgerySelected Techniques (technical maneuvers)Historical Notes (interesting vignettes from the early days of vascular surgery)Editorials/CorrespondenceBenefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

'Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery' is a rich source of instruction and information for physicians in clinical practice and research in the extensive field of orthopaedics and traumatology. The journal publishes papers that deal with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system from all fields and aspects of medicine. The journal is particularly interested in papers that satisfy the information needs of orthopaedic clinicians and practitioners. The journal places special emphasis on clinical relevance.'Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery' is the official journal of the German Speaking Arthroscopy Association (AGA).Rejection Rate: 75%

The journal Arthroplasty Today brings together the clinical and scientific foundations for joint replacement of the hip and knee in an open-access, online format. Arthroplasty Today solicits manuscripts of the highest quality from all areas of scientific endeavor that relate to joint replacement or the treatment of its complications, including those dealing with patient outcomes, economic and policy issues, prosthetic design, biomechanics, biomaterials, and biologic response to arthroplasty. The journal focuses on case reports.

It is the purpose of Arthroplasty Today to present material to practicing orthopaedic surgeons that will keep them abreast of developments in the field, prove useful in the care of patients, and aid in understanding the scientific foundation of this subspecialty area of joint replacement. The international members of the Editorial Board provide a worldwide perspective for the journal's area of interest. Their participation ensures that each issue of Arthroplasty Today provides the reader with timely, peer-reviewed articles of the highest quality.

Arthroplasty Today is also a forum for information relating to the advocacy mission of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Nowhere is minimally invasive surgery explained better than in Arthroscopy, the leading peer-reviewed journal in the field. Every issue enables you to put into perspective the usefulness of the various emerging arthroscopic techniques. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods -- along with their applications in various situations -- are discussed in relation to their efficiency, efficacy and cost benefit. As a special incentive, paid subscribers also receive access to the journal's expanded website. Online features include full text of all articles, video clips, short reports, and MEDLINE links to related articles.Arthroscopy is ranked 5th of 63 journals in Orthopaedics category on the 2012 Journal Citation Reports®, published by Thomson Reuters, and has an Impact Factor of 3.103.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Zielsetzung der Zeitschrift Arthroskopie bietet aktuelle Fortbildung für alle arthroskopisch tätigen Ärzte. Sie richtet sich sowohl an niedergelassene als auch in der Klinik tätige Ärzte. In jeder Ausgabe beschreibt ein umfassendes Leitthema den aktuellen Wissensstand zu unterschiedlichen arthroskopischen Fragestellungen. Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf der endoskopischen Untersuchung und Chirurgie der Gelenke. Ergänzt wird das inhaltliche Spektrum durch diagnostische und therapeutische Möglichkeiten angrenzender Methoden wie beispielsweise der minimal-invasiven chirurgischen Verfahren. Aims & Scope Arthroskopie offers up-to-date review articles and original papers for all medical doctors and scientists working in the field of arthroscopy. The focus is on current developments regarding endoscopic examination and surgery of the joints, diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities of related methods, e.g. minimal invasive surgery. Freely submitted original papers allow the presentation of important clinical studies and serve scientific exchange. Comprehensive reviews on a specific topical issue provide evidenced based information on diagnostics and therapy. Review All articles of Arthroskopie are reviewed. Declaration of Helsinki All manuscripts submitted for publication presenting results from studies on probands or patients must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki., .