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Frequently Asked Questions

General Information & Funding

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  • What is SurgiColl?

    • SurgiColl is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access journal dedicated to advancing evidence-based practice across major operative disciplines. We focus on clinical outcomes, novel surgical techniques, and perioperative management, with a dedicated emphasis on pain optimization and opioid stewardship.

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  • Who funds the journal?

    • SurgiColl is financially sustained through an organizational grant from the Rothman Opioid Foundation. This partnership enables us to commission and publish high-quality articles without passing costs onto authors or readers.

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  • Does the funding source influence editorial decisions?

    • No. SurgiColl maintains a strict firewall between our funding sources and our editorial operations. The Rothman Opioid Foundation has absolutely no involvement or influence in manuscript reviews, article selection, or final editorial decisions.

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Publication Fees & Open Access

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  • How much does it cost to submit or publish an article?

    • There are absolutely zero costs for authors. SurgiColl operates under a "Diamond" Open Access model. We do not charge submission fees, Article Processing Charges (APCs), or page/color figure charges.

  • Who retains the copyright to my published article?

    • Authors retain full copyright of their work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are properly cited.

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Submission & Formatting Guidelines

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  • What types of articles do you accept?

    • We accept Original Research (clinical and basic science), Scoping and Systematic Reviews, Meta-analyses, Current Concepts Reviews, Surgical Techniques, Surgical Exposures, Case Reports, Guidelines, and Letters to the Editor.

  • What citation style does SurgiColl use?

    • All submissions must adhere to the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style.

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  • Do I need an ORCID iD to submit?

    • Yes, providing a verified ORCID iD is mandatory for the first author and the corresponding author.

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  • Does SurgiColl accept manuscripts previously posted on preprint servers?

    • Yes. SurgiColl welcomes submissions that have previously been posted on recognized not-for-profit preprint servers (e.g., medRxiv). Authors must disclose the preprint upon submission and, if accepted, update the preprint record with a link to the final published article in SurgiColl.

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Peer Review Process

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  • What is your peer review model?

    • SurgiColl utilizes a rigorous single-blind electronic peer review process. This means that while the reviewers know the identities of the authors, the reviewers remain strictly anonymous to ensure unbiased, constructive feedback.

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  • How long does the peer review process take?

    • We strive for efficiency while maintaining academic rigor. SurgiColl aims for a submission to final decision timeframe of approximately 90 days.

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  • How do I become a reviewer for SurgiColl?

    • To serve as a reviewer, candidates must hold a terminal degree (e.g., MD, DO, MBBS, or PhD) and have a minimum of three peer-reviewed publications in the English literature searchable on PubMed.

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  • Are reviewers compensated?

    • Yes, we highly value the expertise of our reviewers. SurgiColl provides an honorarium of $40 USD for completed solicited reviews (which covers up to two rounds of review for a single manuscript). Reviewers are also recognized via integration with the Web of Science Reviewer Recognition Service.

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Ethics & Integrity

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  • How do you check for plagiarism?

    • All submitted manuscripts are rigorously screened for plagiarism and duplication using industry-standard software (iThenticate / Similarity Check by CrossRef). The maximum acceptable similarity threshold is 15%, provided all sources are properly cited.

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  • Can I use AI to help write my manuscript?

    • Text, figures, or graphics generated by AI or machine learning programs are permitted, but they must be explicitly disclosed and cited (including the prompt, tool version, and date generated). However, SurgiColl strictly prohibits listing AI as a co-author, as authors must assume full accountability for the integrity of their work.

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