MIS has recently officially expanded and updated its journal scope, with a newly strengthened emphasis on “translational and mechanistic research”. This scope expansion also reflects MIS ’s growing interest in articles featuring “clinically driven questions + mechanistic depth + translational value”.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
SurgeryQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Surgery
Scopus Categories
Surgery
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Esophageal and GI PathologyGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsBariatric Surgery and OutcomesLung Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentEsophageal Cancer Research and TreatmentGastroesophageal reflux and treatmentsSurgical Simulation and TrainingHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisRenal cell carcinoma treatment