About the Journal

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery (https://doi.org/10.46831/jpas) is a peer-reviewed and open-access hybrid medium journal published both as an electronic and print version. The journal has a unique objective to not only focus on Pediatric Surgery but also Adolescent Surgery, which is a transition of care from Pediatric Surgeons to General Surgeons. Only a few journals are being published on Adolescent Surgery, and not a single journal aims at Pediatric Surgery with an Adolescent context, which justifies the need for a new journal on this subject.

The journal publishes Original research articles, Systematic reviews, Meta-analyses, Narrative reviews, Evidence-based reports, Short communications, Case reports, Letter to the editor, Clinical images, Radiology quiz, etc. Details of these publication types can be seen in the Instructions to Authors. Every manuscript will be peer-reviewed before reaching any decision. Please see the Peer review policy of the journal.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery (JPAS) is to advance the field of pediatric and adolescent surgery by publishing high-quality, evidence-based research that enhances surgical knowledge and improves patient outcomes. We aim to bridge the gap between pediatric and adolescent surgical care by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting innovation, and ensuring accessibility to cutting-edge research for surgeons, academicians, and healthcare professionals worldwide.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be the leading global platform for pediatric and adolescent surgical research, shaping the future of surgical care through scientific excellence. JPAS aspires to set new standards in surgical education and practice by providing a forum that nurtures young researchers, supports diverse perspectives, and drives improvements in surgical techniques, patient safety, and healthcare policies.

Aims

  • To serve as a dedicated platform for disseminating original research and clinical advancements in pediatric and adolescent surgery.

  • To facilitate the transition of care from pediatric to adolescent surgical practices by addressing the unique challenges and needs of this patient population.

  • To promote interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals involved in the surgical care of children and adolescents.

  • To support the professional development of emerging researchers and clinicians in the field through the publication of diverse and innovative research.

Scope

JPAS is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes a wide range of article types, including:

  • Original research articles

  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses

  • Narrative reviews

  • Evidence-based reports

  • Short communications

  • Case reports

  • Letters to the editor

  • Clinical images

  • Radiology quiz

The journal emphasizes topics pertinent to pediatric and adolescent surgical care, including but not limited to:

  • Minimal access surgery

  • Pediatric urology

  • Congenital anomalies

  • Trauma management

  • Oncological surgery

  • Transitional care from pediatric to adult surgical services

JPAS is committed to maintaining rigorous peer-review standards and adheres to ethical publishing practices to ensure the dissemination of reliable and impactful scientific information.

The journal has a versatile editorial board. Separate section editors are enrolled for various subsections and super-specialties, such as Section Editors for Minimal Access Surgery, Section Editors for Pediatric Urology, etc.

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery is an official journal of The Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan (APSP) and PELSSA (Pediatric Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons Section APSP), Pakistan. The APSP has been publishing an electronic peer-reviewed journal of case reports (APSP Journal of Case Reports) since 2010. In February 2020, the APSP decided to launch a full-fledged journal in both electronic and print versions. The journal was launched in June 2020. 

The authors retain copyrights of all the publications and works under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which allows any kind of distribution of the material by mentioning and acknowledging the journal. The journal disclaims any harm or adverse event that may occur by using the information presented in the journal. Therefore, it is advised that the current literature must be considered along with other reliable sources before using the information presented in the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery.