Open access · Peer reviewed · Est. 2026
Editorial process
Annals of Endocrine Surgery operates a rigorous, single-blind peer review process in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. The identity of reviewers is not disclosed to authors; author identities are known to reviewers.
How it works
All manuscripts undergo initial screening by the Editor-in-Chief within 5 working days. Manuscripts that do not meet scope, ethical, or formatting requirements are rejected at this stage without peer review.
Manuscripts passing editorial screening are assigned to two independent peer reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers are selected from the editorial board and wider expert network. Suggested reviewers provided by authors may be considered but are not guaranteed.
Reviewers are requested to return their reports within 21 days. A single reminder is sent after 14 days. If a reviewer is unable to complete their review, an alternative reviewer is appointed.
On receipt of reviewer reports, the Editor-in-Chief issues one of the following decisions: Accept; Minor revision; Major revision; Reject. The decision letter includes all reviewer comments.
Authors invited to revise their manuscript should submit a revised version with a point-by-point response to reviewer comments. Minor revisions should be returned within 4 weeks; major revisions within 8 weeks.
Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, typesetting, and open-access publication. Authors will receive proofs for approval prior to final publication.
Timelines
For reviewers
Reviewers are asked to assess manuscripts on the following criteria:
Reviewers should declare any conflicts of interest prior to accepting a review invitation. Reviewer reports are treated as confidential documents and must not be shared.
To join the reviewer panel, please contact: editor@annalsofendocrinesurgery.org
Publication ethics
The journal takes publication misconduct seriously. Cases of suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submission, or authorship fraud will be investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Corrections to published articles will be issued where errors are identified that do not affect the overall conclusions. Articles will be retracted where there is clear evidence of misconduct or unreliable data that invalidates the conclusions.
Authors who wish to appeal an editorial decision should contact the Editor-in-Chief at editor@annalsofendocrinesurgery.org with a detailed written appeal. The Editor-in-Chief's decision on appeal is final.