About Surgery Proceedings
A peer-reviewed, open-access journal advancing biomedical engineering and technology for minimally invasive surgical systems—trusted by device engineers, biomaterials researchers, and surgical innovation teams worldwide.
Accelerating Biomedical Innovation in Surgical Technology
Surgery Proceedings (JKSP) is an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-impact research in the biomedical sciences underpinning minimally invasive surgery. Our focus encompasses biomechanics, medical device engineering, biomedical materials, physiological systems modeling, and tissue engineering—providing a rigorous platform for scientific discoveries that advance surgical technology without venturing into clinical diagnosis or patient treatment.
JKSP operates under the Open Access Pub framework, ensuring transparent peer review aligned with COPE ethical standards, rapid dissemination via Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0), and global accessibility for researchers, engineers, and technology developers. Each manuscript undergoes expert evaluation focused on experimental design, mechanical validation, material characterization, and reproducibility.
We serve interdisciplinary teams working at the intersection of engineering, materials science, biomechanics, and physiological modeling—bridging laboratory innovation with translational potential for surgical systems development.
⚠ Journal Scope: Biomedical Science & Engineering Focus
JKSP publishes research on the scientific and technological foundations of surgical systems, NOT clinical outcomes or patient care.
In-Scope Topics:
- Biomechanics of laparoscopic and endoscopic instruments
- Medical device design, testing, and mechanical validation
- Biomedical materials for surgical applications (characterization, biocompatibility testing)
- Tissue engineering scaffolds and biomaterial-tissue interactions
- Robotic system kinematics, control algorithms, and human-machine interfaces
- Electrosurgical device physics and tissue interaction modeling
- Physiological system modeling for surgical planning
- Non-clinical device performance evaluation and bench testing
- Surgical equipment ergonomics and human factors engineering
Out-of-Scope Topics: Clinical diagnosis, patient treatment protocols, surgical outcomes, case reports, clinical trials, therapeutic interventions, and disease management strategies are not accepted.
Surgical technology evolves rapidly—from robotic system innovations to advanced biomaterial development. JKSP serves as a rigorous publishing partner for research teams advancing the science and engineering foundations of minimally invasive procedures. Our editorial board comprises biomechanics specialists, materials scientists, device engineers, robotics researchers, and physiological modeling experts who evaluate submissions for experimental rigor, mechanical validation, and translational impact.
Each manuscript receives systematic assessment of study design, measurement protocols, statistical analysis, and reproducibility. Accepted articles are enriched with structured abstracts, visual data highlights, and discoverability metadata to maximize citation potential and integration into engineering education, technology development roadmaps, and regulatory submissions.
Beyond publication, JKSP provides DOI registration, indexing submissions, search engine optimization, and cross-linking to thematic collections—ensuring your research remains visible to engineers, device manufacturers, and academic research groups long after publication.
JKSP welcomes manuscripts that deepen mechanistic understanding, quantify device performance, characterize materials, or model physiological systems relevant to minimally invasive surgical technology. We intentionally cultivate methodological diversity to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of surgical biomedical engineering.
Mechanical analysis of laparoscopic tools, force transmission studies, ergonomic optimization, and instrument durability testing.
Device prototyping, mechanical validation, performance benchmarking, failure mode analysis, and regulatory testing protocols.
Material characterization, biocompatibility testing, surface modification, degradation studies, and sterilization impact assessments.
Kinematics modeling, control algorithm development, haptic feedback systems, teleoperation interfaces, and system integration.
Energy delivery mechanisms, tissue-device thermal interactions, electrical safety testing, and ablation physics modeling.
Scaffold design, biomaterial-cell interactions, mechanical property characterization, and in vitro biocompatibility studies.
Computational models of organ mechanics, fluid dynamics in surgical environments, and simulation-based surgical planning tools.
Endoscopic imaging systems, optical property analysis, image processing algorithms, and augmented reality integration for surgical navigation.
Surgical workflow analysis, cognitive load assessment, interface design optimization, and operator performance metrics.
JKSP's editorial board integrates specialists from biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, robotics, and physiological modeling across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America—ensuring balanced perspectives on global surgical technology innovation. Editorial policies foreground fairness, reproducibility, and actionable scientific insight.
Associate editors steward topic-specific pipelines to maintain excellence across disciplinary boundaries, with expertise spanning device mechanics, biomaterial characterization, robotic control systems, and computational modeling.
Every submission is screened for scope fit and ethical compliance before entering JKSP's single-blind peer review process. Authors may request double-blind workflows when anonymity is essential. Reviews emphasize experimental design, mechanical validation, material characterization, statistical integrity, and reproducibility.
- Methodological Quality: Reviewers evaluate study design, measurement protocols, mechanical testing standards, data analysis methods, and reporting clarity.
- Ethical Assurance: Manuscripts must document institutional approvals for animal research (if applicable) and adhere to ARRIVE or relevant reporting standards for biomedical studies.
- Transparency Checks: Plagiarism screening via iThenticate, conflict of interest disclosure, funding statement verification, and data availability statements are mandatory.
- Responsiveness: Editorial communications outline decision rationales, revision expectations, and timelines for efficient planning.
Author Submission Roadmap
- Review Scope: Study JKSP's Aims & Scope to ensure biomedical science/engineering focus (not clinical outcomes).
- Prepare Manuscript: Follow Instructions for Authors for formatting, reporting standards (e.g., ARRIVE for animal studies), and ethical prerequisites.
- Submit: Use the online submission portal or email [email protected] with manuscript files, graphical abstracts, supplementary data, and authorship contribution statements (CRediT taxonomy).
- Peer Review: Respond to reviewer feedback with point-by-point rebuttals; revised manuscripts are typically assessed within 7–10 days.
- Production: Upon acceptance, collaborate with production editors on copyediting, proof approval (48-hour turnaround), and metadata verification before online publication.
- Original Research Papers: Experimental studies with robust design, mechanical validation, and reproducible data.
- Review Articles: Comprehensive analyses of device technologies, material innovations, or modeling approaches.
- Technical Notes: Brief reports on novel methodologies, device modifications, or measurement techniques.
- Mini-Reviews: Concise reviews focusing on specific device classes or biomaterial categories.
JKSP publishes all content under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright, enabling unlimited reuse in teaching, derivative works, grant reports, and future publications with proper citation.
Our data archiving permissions endorse preprint deposition, institutional repository hosting, and dissemination via subject databases such as Zenodo, Dryad, Figshare, and OSF. Datasets involving animal research should comply with de-identification and ethical reporting regulations.
Article processing charges are levied only after acceptance. View detailed pricing, waiver pathways, and institutional agreements on the APC information page.
Advance Surgical Technology Through Rigorous Biomedical Science
Whether you investigate device mechanics, characterize biomaterials, model physiological systems, or develop robotic control algorithms, JKSP provides a trusted publication home for engineering-focused research. Partner with an editorial team that values experimental rigor, mechanical validation, and translational impact.
