Nigerian Journal of Surgical Sciences (NJSS)

The Nigerian Journal of Surgical Sciences (NJSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal focused on advancing knowledge in surgery and related clinical disciplines. It is published under the auspices of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Nigeria, and serves as an important platform for clinicians, surgeons, and researchers to disseminate scientific findings relevant to surgical practice and education. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, case reports, and short communications covering various surgical specialties. Its scope includes general surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology, plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, and other allied surgical fields. NJSS emphasizes evidence-based practice, innovation in surgical techniques, and improved patient outcomes, especially within developing and resource-constrained environments. The journal supports postgraduate medical training and aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical application. It follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published work. NJSS contributes significantly to surgical literature in Nigeria and Africa by addressing region-specific healthcare challenges and promoting scientific collaboration. The journal is typically published periodically and is accessible to a wide audience of healthcare professionals, academicians, and students interested in surgical sciences.

Nigerian Journal of Surgical Sciences (NJSS) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, general surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology, plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, innovation in surgical techniques, and improved patient outcomes, especially within developing and resource-constrained environments, General surgery, Orthopaedic surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Pediatric surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Surgical oncology, Trauma and emergency surgery , Online , Bi-Annual Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN E-ISSN: 1116-5898, Established: 1990,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE