Artificial Intelligence Surgery Accepted for Inclusion in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) in August 2024

Artificial Intelligence Surgery (AIS) has been officially selected for inclusion in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), part of the prestigious Web of Science, as of August 29th, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the journal. AIS will receive its first impact factor in June 2025, and all published papers will be comprehensively indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. This will greatly enhance the journal’s visibility and impact.

This significant milestone reflects our commitment to advancing the field of surgical innovation through the integration of artificial intelligence. Indexing in the ESCI will enhance the visibility and accessibility of the high-quality research published in AIS, ensuring that the groundbreaking work of our contributors reaches a wider global audience.

Our Editorial Office would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our Editorial Board members, Junior Editorial Board members, Guest Editors, Authors, Reviewers, and Readers for their unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to AIS. We remain committed to publishing high-quality articles, promoting academic exchanges, and fostering engagement with scholars worldwide.

The ESCI, as an essential part of the Web of Science Core Collection, provides access to high-quality research across a wide range of disciplines. Inclusion in the ESCI is a testament to the quality of our work and a crucial step toward further recognition and impact within the academic community. This achievement underscores the importance of the research we publish in shaping the future of surgery driven by the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

Stay tuned for more updates as AIS continues its journey of innovation and discovery in the dynamic field of AI-driven surgery.

Editor: Xueqi Zhang
Language Editor: Catherine Yang
Production Editor: Yan Zhang
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Artificial Intelligence Surgery