Overview of SLJCTS: Sri Lanka Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

 

The Sri Lanka Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (SLJCTS) is the official publication of the Association of Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Surgeons of Sri Lanka (ACTSSL). The journal aims to advance cardiothoracic surgery by providing a platform for sharing contemporary practices, research, and innovations within the field.

Scope
 

SLJCTS covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, and clinical manifestations.
• Diagnostics, pathology, and treatment modalities.
• Minimally invasive techniques, cardiopulmonary bypass, and anesthesiology.
• Critical care, pharmacology, trauma, and thoracic oncology.
• Surgical management of heart failure, ethical and legal issues, and quality improvement.
• Research, innovations, and educational methodologies.

Journal Structure
 

The journal includes:

• Research and review articles.
• Case reports and case series.
• Editorials, commentaries, and letters to the editor.
• Technical notes, methodologies, and conference proceedings.
• Book reviews and announcements.

Aims
 

The SLJCTS aims to:

1. Disseminate knowledge and advancements in cardiothoracic surgery.
2. Document and communicate clinical observations and innovations.
3. Promote ethical and reproducible research practices.
4. Support informed decision-making and improve clinical methodologies.

Author Guidelines

Submission and Formatting
 

• Manuscripts must be original and not published elsewhere.
• File types: Text (.doc), images (.jpg or .tif).
• Maximum manuscript length: 15 pages (excluding tables/figures).
• SI units are mandatory; blood pressure remains in mmHg.
   

Required Documents
 

1. Cover Letter: Includes declarations of originality, author approvals, and conflict of interest disclosures.
2. Title Page: Article title, authors’ names and affiliations, study location, and ethical clearance details (if applicable).
3. Main Manuscript: Structured as per the manuscript category.
    

References
 

Follow the Vancouver style, including Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo internal and external peer reviews. Original research by editorial members is reviewed independently.

 

Plagiarism Policy
 

A similarity check with a limit of 20% is mandatory. Non-compliance results in rejection.

Manuscript Categories
 

• Leading Articles: Expert commentary (~1500 words).
• Review Articles: In-depth analysis of recent advancements (~3000 words).
• Scientific Articles: Structured research studies (~2500 words).
• Case Reports/Series: Unique clinical cases (1000-1500 words).
• Technical Notes: "How I do it" articles (~600 words).
• Images in Surgery: Educational surgical images (~750 words).
• Brief Reports: Preliminary findings (~1000 words).
• Letters to the Editor: Short correspondence (~250 words).

Publication Policy
 

• Open Access under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
• No article processing or submission fees.
   

Contact
 

Editor Dr Palinda Bandara
EMail - palindab@yahoo.com

SLJCTS welcomes contributions from cardiothoracic surgeons and allied professionals, fostering knowledge exchange to elevate cardiothoracic surgical practices.