Surgical Innovation is dedicated to becoming the core reference for the most advanced aspects of innovative surgical practice for the most innovative surgeons. It focuses on the revolution that minimally invasive surgical techniques, new instruments such as laparoscopes and endoscopes, and new technologies have brought to the art, science, and business of surgery. Each issue of Surgical Innovation offers unique original articles from the vanguard of clinical practice, noteworthy basic and applied research from the basic sciences, state-of-the-art surgical education, and useful insights into the business of surgical practice.
Manuscript Submission
Surgical Innovation prefers to receive all manuscript submissions electronically. To submit a manuscript, please follow the instructions below:
Getting Started
1. Launch your Web browser (supported browsers include Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Netscape 7.0, 7.1, or 7.2; Safari 1.2.4; or Firefox 1.0.4) and go to Surgical Innovation’s Manuscript Central homepage (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/sri).
2. Log-in or click the “Create Account” option if you are a first-time user of Manuscript Central using the “Register Here” option at the upper right.
3. If you are creating a new account:
- After clicking on “Create Account,” enter your name and e-mail information and click “Next.” Your e-mail information is very important.
- Enter your institution and address information as prompted, then click “Next.”
- Enter a user ID and password of your choice (we recommend using your e-mail address as your user ID), and then select your area of expertise. Click “Finish” when done.
4. Log-in and select “Author Center.”
Submitting Your Manuscript
5. After you have logged in, click the “Submit a Manuscript” link on the Author Center screen.
6. Enter data and answer questions as prompted
7. Click on the “Next” button on each screen to save your work and advance to the next screen.
8. You will be prompted to upload your files:
- Click on the “Browse” button and locate the file on your computer.
- Select the description of the file in the drop down menu next to the Browse button.
- When you have selected all files you wish to upload, click the “Upload” button.
9. Review your submission (in both PDF and HTML formats) before sending to the Editors. Click the “Submit” button when you are done reviewing.
You may stop a submission at any phase and save it to submit later. After submission, you will receive a confirmation via e-mail. You can also log-on to Manuscript Central any time to check the status of your manuscript. The Editors will information you via e-mail once a decision has been made.
Conditions of Publication
Authors are encouraged to submit review/original manuscripts that are not under consideration for publication elsewhere to the Journal for review. All manuscripts are subject to peer review to determine originality, validity, significance, and scientific value of the submitted material. Submitted manuscripts are peer reviewed by members of the Editorial Board or other experts chosen by the Editor. The Editor is responsible for final editing, decisions regarding acceptance, rejection and revisions. Submission of a manuscript to the Journal is taken as evidence that no portion of the text or figures has been copyrighted, published, or submitted for publication elsewhere, unless information regarding previous publication is cited and permission obtained. A copy of any such permissions obtained must accompany the manuscript. Upon acceptance of an article, the author(s) will be required to assign the copyright to the Publisher.
Manuscript Preparation. Manuscripts should be double-spaced with one-inch margins. Headings must be used to designate the major divisions of the paper. Pages should be numbered consecutively at the top of the manuscript. The surname of each author should appear in the upper left corner of each page, followed by a brief running title.
Title Page. Page one should include the title followed by the names and degrees of all authors as they will appear in print. This will be followed by a listing of the authors’ institutional affiliations. The title page should also include the name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and fax number of the corresponding author, and e-mail addresses for all co-authors. The author should cite if the paper was presented orally at a professional meeting, including the name of the meeting, date, and place. Credits and grant information supporting the research should also be listed if this study was supported by an agency.
Abstract. The abstract should appear at the beginning of the manuscript and should be no longer than 250 words in length. It should summarize the main points of the paper and be descriptive, narrative, and informative.
Tables. Tables should be double-spaced on pages separate from the text. Number tables consecutively with text and provide a table number and title for each. Hold length to one standard-sized manuscript page if possible. If a table continues past one page, repeat all heads and stub (left-hand) column. Tables should be numbered in order of citation in the text. Do not use photocopy reduction. Data in tables should not duplicate material in the text or illustrations. It is suggested to have no more than 3 tables and 5 figures.
Artwork
Figure files must be submitted as separate files and are not to be embedded within the text file. Please use the following specifications for electronic figures:
- Authors are encouraged to use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to create graphics.
- Do not use Powerpoint or CorelDRAW. They print poorly on high-density printers. JPEG and TIFF files are preferred.
- The resolution for print must be at least 300 CPI. Low-resolution graphics cannot be published.
Copyright
Transfer of copyright to Sage Publications is a condition of publication. After the article has been accepted for publication, authors can access the transfer of copyright form electronically at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/sri by clicking on the Instructions and Forms link on login page. This form must be signed and returned by fax or mail before the manuscript can be published. Copyright forms should be sent to:
Sheila Platt, Editorial Manager
Westminster Publications
708 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Head, NY 11545
Phone: 516-759-0025
Fax: 516-759-5524
Sheila@westminsterpublications.com
Associated Costs for Authors
The charge for publishing color figures is $800 for the first figure and $200 for each additional figure.
Advertising and Reprints
Current advertising rates and specifications may be obtained by contacting the advertising coordinator at 805-410-7160 or by sending an e-mail to advertising@sagepub.com. Reprints may be ordered by using the special reprint order form that will accompany author proofs. If you need another copy of this order form please e-mail reprint@sagepub.com.
Journal Contact Information
Sheila Platt, Editorial Manager
c/o Westminster Publications
708 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Head, NY 11545
Phone: 516-759-0025
Fax: 516-759-5524
Sheila@westminsterpublications.com
Authors who want to refine the use of English in their manuscripts might consider utilizing the services of SPi, a non-affiliated company that offers Professional Editing Services to authors of journal articles in the areas of science, technology, medicine or the social sciences. SPi specializes in editing and correcting English-language manuscripts written by authors with a primary language other than English. Visit http://www.prof-editing.com for more information about SPi’s Professional Editing Services, pricing, and turn-around times, or to obtain a free quote or submit a manuscript for language polishing.
Please be aware that SAGE has no affiliation with SPi and makes no endorsement of the company. An author’s use of SPi’s services in no way guarantees that his or her submission will ultimately be accepted. Any arrangement an author enters into will be exclusively between the author and SPi, and any costs incurred are the sole responsibility of the author.
