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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

 

**Title ***

(Required)

**Section ***

(Required) Please select the category that best fits your manuscript:

  • Original Research (4,000 words max)
  • Review (Systematic, Scoping, or Meta-Analysis; 4,000 words max)
  • Clinical Case Reports (Case Series or Single Case; 1,000 words max)
  • Brief Reports (Research Letters; 800 words max)
  • Compelling Reconstructive Case (The "Reconstruction Conundrum")
  • Opinion Viewpoint (1,200 words max)
  • Article Commentary (600 words max)

 

**Submission Checklist ***

(Required) All submissions must adhere to the following requirements:

General Formatting

  • The submission is original, has not been previously published, and is not currently under consideration by another journal.
  • File Format: Submit a single Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) containing the Title Page, Manuscript, and References. (No PDFs).
  • Visuals: Do not embed figures or tables within the manuscript text. These must be uploaded as separate supplemental files.
  • Layout: The manuscript must be double-spaced with continuous line numbering.

Cover Letter Must explicitly state:

  • Full article title.
  • The article type selected from the list above.
  • A brief summary of the work’s significance to skin cancer, reconstruction, or aesthetic medicine.
  • AI Declaration: A statement certifying that no generative AI was used to produce the manuscript text or clinical imagery.

Title Page

  • Author List: Full names and academic credentials listed in order of contribution. Use numbered superscripts for affiliations (e.g., Jane Doe, MD¹).
  • Affiliations: Numbered list including Department, Institution, City, State (spelled out), and Country.
  • Corresponding Author: Include full name, institutional mailing address, and professional email.
  • Metadata Block: Explicitly list Word Count, Reference Count, and Figure/Table count.

Abstracts

  • Required for: Original Research, Reviews (Structured), and Clinical Case Reports (Paragraph format).
  • Not Required for: Brief Reports, Compelling Reconstructive Cases, Opinion Viewpoints, and Commentaries.

Figures & Clinical Photography

  • Citations: Bold all mentions of figures in the text. Example: (Figure 1).
  • Uploads: All panels (e.g., 1A, 1B) must be uploaded as individual high-resolution files.
  • Legends: Do not end figure legends with a period.
  • Reconstruction Conundrum: Ensure the pre-operative "Wound" image contains no surgical markings or ink.

References

  • Format: Must follow AMA (American Medical Association) style.
  • Citations: Use superscripted numbers placed after punctuation. Example: "...as noted in the literature.¹”

 

AUTHORSHIP & CLINICAL OVERSIGHT POLICY

Senior Investigator Requirement To maintain the highest standards of clinical accountability and surgical oversight, JSCARS requires that all manuscripts involving Physician Associate (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) authors must include a Medical Doctor (MD or DO) as the senior investigating author. The senior author is expected to have provided oversight for the conceptualization, clinical accuracy, and final review of the work.

Author Contributions All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the manuscript, including:

  • Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
  • Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content.
  • Final approval of the version to be published.
  • Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Disclosure & Transparency

  • Credentials: Full academic degrees (MD, DO, PhD, PA-C, NP, etc.) must be clearly listed on the title page for all contributors.
  • Attribution: All authors are obliged to provide retractions or corrections of mistakes if detected.
  • AI Compliance: Authors are responsible for ensuring the manuscript complies with the Journal's strict prohibition on generative AI in both text and clinical imagery.

 

 

 

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Copyright Notice

COPYRIGHT & LICENSING

1. Author Rights and Ownership

Authors of original research published in the Journal of Skin Cancers, Conditions, Aesthetics, and Reconstructive Surgery (JSCARS) retain full copyright of their work. By submitting a manuscript, authors grant JSCARS a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the content in perpetuity.

2. Open Access & Permitted Reuse

JSCARS is a fully Open Access journal. All articles are available for immediate, free access upon publication. To support the global exchange of dermatologic and surgical knowledge, we utilize the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Under this license, users are permitted to:

  • Read, Download, and Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt and Transform: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.
  • Data Mining: Pass the work as data to software for indexing, crawling, or text and data mining.

Conditions of Reuse:

  • Attribution: Users must give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and JSCARS, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
  • No Endorsement: Users may not suggest that the author or the journal endorses their use or adaptation of the work.
  • Integrity: Users may not modify the article in a manner that would damage the author’s professional reputation or scientific honor.

3. Publication Fees

In commitment to equitable knowledge dissemination, JSCARS does not charge authors for submission, peer review, or publication. There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs), page charges, or subscription fees for readers.

4. Technical & Production Support

JSCARS is published and supported by Open Journal Systems (OJS) to ensure secure digital preservation and global discoverability.

5.AUTHORSHIP & CLINICAL OVERSIGHT POLICY

Senior Investigator Requirement To maintain the highest standards of clinical accountability and surgical oversight, JSCARS requires that all manuscripts involving Physician Associate (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) authors must include a Medical Doctor (MD or DO) as the senior investigating author. The senior author is expected to have provided oversight for the conceptualization, clinical accuracy, and final review of the work.

Author Contributions All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the manuscript, including:

  • Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
  • Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content.
  • Final approval of the version to be published.
  • Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Disclosure & Transparency

  • Credentials: Full academic degrees (MD, DO, PhD, PA-C, NP, etc.) must be clearly listed on the title page for all contributors.
  • Attribution: All authors are obliged to provide retractions or corrections of mistakes if detected.
  • AI Compliance: Authors are responsible for ensuring the manuscript complies with the Journal's strict prohibition on generative AI in both text and clinical imagery.

 

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PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT

1. Commitment to Privacy

The Journal of Skin Cancers, Conditions, Aesthetics, and Reconstructive Surgery (JSCARS) is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and personal data of our authors, reviewers, and readers. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information entered into our journal management system and website.

2. Collection and Use of Personal Information

The names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses collected by JSCARS are used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal. This includes:

  • Editorial Processing: Managing submissions, coordinating peer reviews, and communicating with authors regarding revisions and decisions.
  • Publication Metadata: Including author names and affiliations in published articles to ensure proper academic credit and discoverability.
  • Dissemination: Notifying registered users of new issues, relevant calls for papers, or critical updates regarding the journal’s operations.

3. Third-Party Disclosure & Data Integrity

JSCARS operates under a strict Zero-Disclosure Policy. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties, commercial entities, or advertisers under any circumstances. Access to personal information is limited to the Editorial Board and the journal’s administrative staff only when necessary to fulfill editorial duties.

4. User Consent and Communication

By registering with JSCARS, users provide explicit consent to receive communications essential to the journal’s mission. This includes automated system notifications and direct outreach from the Managing Editor or Editorial Board. Users may update their profiles or request to be removed from our mailing list at any time, provided such removal does not conflict with the transparency requirements of published scientific records.

5. Patient Privacy and Clinical Images

As a journal focused on Reconstructive Surgery and Skin Cancers, we maintain the highest standards for patient confidentiality:

  • De-identification: All personal identifiers must be removed from case reports and clinical images unless written informed consent is explicitly provided by the patient.
  • Compliance: Our data handling practices are designed to be consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union.
  • Consent Retention: While authors must confirm they have obtained written patient consent, JSCARS does not store copies of these sensitive documents unless required by a specific legal or ethical investigation.

6. Digital Security and Archiving

We utilize secure, industry-standard encryption to protect our database. In the event that the journal ceases publication, personal metadata associated with published articles will remain archived through OJS and Portico to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.