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Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia

The Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (IJA) is the official, peer‑reviewed journal of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists and is published monthly. Launched in 1953, it provides an international platform for the dissemination of research and clinical advances across anaesthesiology, critical care, and pain medicine, welcoming high‑quality contributions from India and worldwide. The journal is indexed in major databases including PubMed Central, SCOPUS, EMBASE, Web of Science (ESCI), DOAJ, and others, and reports a 2024 Journal Citation Reports Impact Factor of 1.9. It operates as an open access publication under the Creative Commons Attribution‑NonCommercial‑ShareAlike 4.0 license and follows ethical standards aligned with COPE, ICMJE, and WAME, with long‑term digital preservation via Portico and CLOCKSS.

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Subject Anesthesiology
Impact Factor 1.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0019-5049
eISSN 0976-2817
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No author fees; no charges for submission, processing, publication, or color figures.

Submission Instructions

Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter/title page file is required for all submissions. It should state the manuscript type, include author details and ORCID iDs, funding, conflicts of interest, ethics/trial registration where applicable, prior presentations/related submissions, and confirmation of authorship and approval by all authors.
Title Page Upload a separate title page/first page file containing the full title and running title, all author names, degrees, affiliations, ORCID iDs, author order/criteria, corresponding author contact details, counts of pages/figures/tables/words, funding and acknowledgments, permissions, and consent statements as applicable.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of up to 250 words with Background and Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Include 3–7 MeSH‑compatible keywords; do not include references.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow IMRaD: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Methods must include ethics approvals/consent, detailed statistical methods with software/version and exact P‑values; add a Data Availability Statement after the Conclusion.
Reference Format Use numbered citations in order of appearance with Arabic numerals in square brackets after punctuation. Format the reference list per NLM/Index Medicus style; do not cite references in the abstract or conclusion/summary.
Figures Upload figures as separate high‑quality JPEG files (generally ≤2 MB for upload; higher resolution may be requested after acceptance). Place figure legends at the end of the main article file and ensure all identifiers are removed.
Tables Place tables with their legends at the end of the manuscript after the references. Number tables consecutively and avoid duplicating data presented in figures.
Additional Documents Include ethics approval letters and trial registration details (if applicable), conflict of interest disclosures, patient consent for identifiable images, and the Data Availability Statement. All co‑authors must complete the digital copyright agreement via the system; plagiarism check documentation may be requested.
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Meta-analysis/Systematic Review

Cover Letter Include a cover letter/title page file with author details, registry number (PROSPERO/Cochrane) if registered, funding and conflicts, and confirmation that all authors approved the manuscript.
Title Page Provide a separate title page listing the manuscript title and running title, full author details and ORCID iDs, corresponding author contact, word/figure/table counts, funding/acknowledgments, and permissions as needed.
Abstract Submit a structured abstract (maximum 300 words) covering Background and aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Avoid references in the abstract.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the manuscript per PRISMA: Introduction/objectives, Methods (eligibility, search, selection, data collection, risk of bias, analysis), Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Include all PRISMA components where applicable.
Reference Format Use numbered, in‑order citations in square brackets after punctuation; reference list formatted to NLM style.
Figures Upload figures (e.g., PRISMA flow diagrams, forest plots) as separate image files; include figure legends at the end of the manuscript.
Tables Place summary and characteristics tables at the end of the manuscript after references, numbered sequentially.
Additional Documents Include PRISMA checklist/flow diagram if available, registry documentation (PROSPERO/Cochrane) where applicable, conflict of interest statements, ethics considerations for any included primary data, and co‑author digital copyright agreements.
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Review Article

Cover Letter To be included within the First page file.
Title Page Upload a separate First page (Word, ≤4 MB) including title, author names/affiliations, ORCIDs, corresponding author address, author emails, and running title.
Abstract A 250-word maximum, unstructured abstract is required.
Main Manuscript Headings Blinded main text with clear headings (e.g., background, procedure, conclusion) and references.
Tables Tables should be included in the Main Article file and cited in sequence. A maximum of 4-6 images/figures/tables/graphs should be included.
Additional Documents Embed COI, funding, acknowledgments, and any required ethics/consent material in the First page file. Supplementary materials may be uploaded per policy.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover letters are optional and should be placed in the First page file if included.
Title Page Provide a separate First page (Word, ≤4 MB) with manuscript type, title, all authors with affiliations, ORCIDs, corresponding author address, emails for all authors, and running title.
Abstract An unstructured abstract up to 250 words is required.
Main Manuscript Headings Blinded main text should generally include background, procedure, and conclusion, with references following; ensure patient details are anonymized.
Figures A maximum of 2 images/tables/figures/graphs can be included.
Additional Documents Include ethics/IRB approval and patient consent documentation in the First page file where applicable; add COI, funding, and acknowledgments there as well. Supplementary materials may be uploaded per file-type rules.
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Brief Communication

Cover Letter Attach a cover letter/title page file with author details, conflicts/funding, and a concise statement of the communication’s significance.
Abstract Abstracts are not required for this article type.
Main Manuscript Headings Structure as follows: Introduction; Case report (for case‑based briefs) or Methods and Results (for clinical investigations); Discussion; and Conclusion.
Figures A maximum of 2 images/figures/tables/graphs can be included.
Additional Documents Provide conflict of interest disclosures and any necessary patient consents for images; complete the digital copyright agreement for all authors.
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Letter to the Editor

Cover Letter Submit a brief cover letter/title page file indicating the context of the letter (e.g., response to a published article) and include author details and disclosures.
Title Page Upload a separate title page with the letter’s title, author names/affiliations/ORCID iDs, corresponding author contact, and word/figure/table counts.
Abstract Abstracts are not required for letters.
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Recent Publications

Use of intranasal insulin on postoperative delirium: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

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Comparison of erector spinae plane block versus quadratus lumborum block for post-caesarean analgesia: Systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis

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Analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block compared with paravertebral block in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

M. S Sarathkumar, Divya Jain, Venkata Ganesh, Ashok Kumar, G Karnika, Preethy J Mathew

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Comparison of sensory-motor block dynamics after an ultrasound-guided single-point subfascial injection, supraclavicular versus costoclavicular brachial plexus block - A randomised clinical trial

T Sivashanmugam, Jaya Velraj, Ramsesh Manohar, Manoj K. Karmakar, C Raj Kumar

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External oblique intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

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Frequently asked questions

Is Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia open access?

No, Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia is a subscription-based journal. Access to articles typically requires a subscription or individual purchase, though some content may be available through institutional access or after an embargo period.

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What is the impact factor of Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia is 1.9. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

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What is the time to publication for Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia?

The journal operates a double‑blind peer review and may post accepted articles online as Ahead of Print immediately upon acceptance. Proofs are typically sent to the corresponding author about 2 weeks before the publication date, and corrected proofs should be returned within 3 days. Appeals, when lodged, are processed within 6–8 weeks.

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Does Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia require a cover letter?

Yes. A separate title page/covering letter file is required for all submissions. It must specify the manuscript type and title, include a running title, full author details (names, degrees, affiliations, ORCID iDs), corresponding author contact information, counts for pages/figures/tables/words, funding/support and acknowledgments, statements on conflicts of interest, prior presentations and related submissions, clinical trial registration (if applicable), authorship criteria/approval, required permissions, and patient consent statements for identifiable images.

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How much does it cost to publish in Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia?

This is a fully open access journal with no charges for authors. There are no fees for submission, processing, or publication, and no color figure charges. Reprints are not provided free of charge but can be purchased; there are no other author-facing publication fees mentioned.

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Research Topics

Anesthesia and Pain Management Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Tracheal and airway disorders