Author Guidelines
The BSCRS Journal of Colon and Rectal Diseases publishes peer-reviewed work related to colorectal surgery, surgical science, clinical practice, surgical oncology, minimally invasive procedures, perioperative care, complications, case-based learning and advances in colorectal disease management.
Journal Scope
The journal welcomes academic and clinical manuscripts in colorectal surgery and allied surgical disciplines, including original research, review articles, case reports, editorials, short communications, technical notes, correspondence and surgical images where relevant to the journal scope.
The journal follows international biomedical manuscript principles, clear reporting standards and ethical publication practices. Authors should prepare manuscripts with accurate data presentation, transparent declarations and appropriate reference formatting.
Article Types
Authorship
All listed authors should make meaningful contribution to study conception or design, data acquisition or interpretation, drafting or critical revision, and final approval of the submitted version. The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal and for ensuring that all authors agree to submission.
Authors may provide suggested reviewers if requested by the editorial office. Suggested reviewers should be knowledgeable, independent and free from conflict of interest.
Manuscript Submission
Registration and login are required to submit manuscripts online and to track the status of current submissions. Initial manuscripts should be uploaded as Microsoft Word DOC/DOCX files.
Upload the main manuscript file and, where requested, supplementary files such as cover letter, author declaration/copyright form, figures, tables, ethical approval or other supporting documents.
Download Sample Files
Use the following BSCRS sample files as formatting references before submitting your manuscript.
Submission Checklist
- One author is clearly identified as corresponding author with email, full postal address and telephone number.
- Cover letter is prepared and confirms that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
- Author declaration/copyright form is completed where required.
- Title, abstract and keywords are included.
- Figure captions and table titles/footnotes are provided.
- All necessary files have been uploaded through the online system.
- Manuscript has been spell checked and all pages are numbered.
- References are formatted according to journal style and cited consistently in text.
- Permissions are obtained for any copyrighted material used from other sources.
- Blind review instructions are followed where applicable.
Manuscript Preparation
Prepare the manuscript in a simple, single-column Word format using 12-point Times New Roman, single spacing and wide margins. Avoid decorative layout, unnecessary text justification, automatic hyphenation and embedded graphic objects in place of editable tables or equations.
Title page, abstract, main text, references, tables and figure legends should be clearly organized. Do not split one manuscript into multiple files unless the editorial office specifically requests it.
Original Research Paper Structure
- Title page
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion and Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- Declarations
- References
- Tables
- Figures and legends
Title Page
The title page should include the article title, full author names, affiliations, corresponding author details, present/permanent address where applicable, ORCID iD and relevant academic profile links.
Abstract
Original research abstracts should normally be concise and structured under Background, Methods, Results and Conclusions. Provide 3-6 keywords immediately after the abstract. Avoid references and undefined uncommon abbreviations in the abstract.
Introduction
The introduction should briefly explain the background, rationale and objective of the study. Cite only literature directly relevant to the manuscript question.
Methods
Methods should be described with enough detail for interpretation and reproducibility. Mention study design, setting, participants, procedures, materials, analysis method and ethical approval where applicable.
| Study Type | Recommended Guideline |
|---|---|
| Randomized trial | CONSORT |
| Observational study | STROBE |
| Systematic review / meta-analysis | PRISMA |
| Case report | CARE |
| Diagnostic accuracy | STARD |
Results
Present results in a logical sequence. Avoid repeating every table value in the text; emphasize the findings most relevant to the study question.
Discussion and Conclusions
Discuss key findings in relation to existing knowledge, limitations and clinical/surgical relevance. Conclusions should be clear, supported by the data and should state how the work contributes to understanding or practice.
Acknowledgements
Acknowledge contributors who do not meet authorship criteria, technical assistance and funding or institutional support where applicable.
Declarations
Include funding, conflict of interest and ethical approval declarations. If there is nothing to declare, use clear statements such as: Funding: None; Conflict of interest: None declared; Ethical approval: Not required.
References
Number references consecutively in the order in which they appear in the text. Ensure every reference in the list is cited in the manuscript and every citation appears in the reference list.
Tables
Tables should be numbered consecutively and provided with brief, clear titles. Use footnotes when needed and avoid using separate grids for each row.
Figures and Legends
Submit clear, high-resolution figures. Use consistent labels and provide legends that allow the figures to be understood without repeated reference to the main text.
Review Articles, Case Reports, Commentaries and Correspondence
These manuscript types should follow the same principles of clarity, ethical reporting, figure/table quality and reference accuracy. Review articles require an abstract and keywords; letters/correspondence should remain concise.
Publication Charges
Submission and processing policies are controlled by the journal office. If any publication fee applies after acceptance, authors will be informed through the official portal or editorial communication before final publication.
Print-on-Demand and Fast Publication
Print copy requests, special issue requirements or fast publication workflows, if available, are handled by the editorial office according to journal policy, review status and production readiness.
Copyright and Author Declaration
Submission implies that the manuscript is original, not under consideration elsewhere, approved by all authors and submitted with necessary permissions. Use the downloadable declaration form where requested by the journal office.