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Editorial Policy
The following editorial guidelines describe the types of articles that are accepted for publication in the Annals. If in doubt, however, please submit and we will consider your paper.
The following guidelines describe the types of articles that are accepted for publication in the Annals. If in doubt, however, please submit and we will consider your paper.
The contents of the Annals are:
- 30% educational reviews
- 60% short research articles, prospective studies and/or trials, research communications
- Case reports
- NICE news
- Controversial topics in surgery
- Technical tutorials, notes and tips
- Best regional trainees' presentations from the UK
- Postgraduate education section
- Selected internet viewings
- Book reviews
- Correspondence
Research
The emphasis of the Annals is on clinical research. While we are supportive of research in basic science, these findings are better directed at journals with a track record in these disciplines, ensuring that the results reach the appropriate audience.
Research articles should be less than 2,000 words, with five recent references and a short abstract. Reviewers look for significant results from current research activity.
Trials and observational studies of substantial series will be considered but material must be obtained prospectively and fully documented. Multicentre trials and large surveys should be targeted at specialist journals. Exceptionally, such series will be published as a sponsored supplement following peer review but these articles are more likely to have been generated under the auspices of the College.
For further information please read the following example editorials:
