Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The Journal of Anesthesia is the official journal of the Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists. It publishes original articles, review articles, special articles, clinical reports, short communications, letters to the editor, and book and multimedia reviews on anesthesia and related topics from any country of the world. Membership in the Society is not a prerequisite.
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Subject
Anesthesiology
Impact Factor
2.7
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0913-8668
eISSN
1438-8359
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open Choice APCs vary by journal.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Anesthesia accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Original Articles must include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgments sections. Title page must include 3–5 key words, the manuscript word count, and the number of tables and figures.
References
References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, enclosed in brackets, and list all authors without using "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if manuscript file size causes upload problems. Tables must be created using the word-processing program's table function rather than spreadsheets.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Review Articles must include an unstructured abstract. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be nonstructured and consist of one complete paragraph.
Manuscript
Review Articles must not exceed 5,000 words. The manuscript should follow the headings Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The title page must include 3–5 key words, the manuscript word count, and the numbers of tables and figures, and Review Articles should include a statement identifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted and/or critically revised the work.
References
References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, enclosed in brackets, and each journal reference must list all authors without using "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if manuscript file size causes upload problems. Tables must be created using the word-processing program's table function rather than spreadsheets.
Clinical Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Clinical Reports must include an abstract. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be nonstructured and consist of one complete paragraph.
Manuscript
Clinical Reports must not exceed 1,500 words. The manuscript should follow the headings Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The title page must include 3–5 key words, the manuscript word count, and the numbers of tables and figures.
References
References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text and each journal reference must list all authors without using "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if manuscript file size causes upload problems. Tables must be created using the word-processing program's table function rather than spreadsheets.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Short Communications must include an abstract. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be nonstructured and consist of one complete paragraph.
Manuscript
Short Communications must not exceed 1,500 words. Short Communications should not include subdivisions such as Methods and Results. The title page must include 3–5 key words.
References
References must use Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text and list all authors without using "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Short Communications may include no more than two figures or tables. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if upload problems occur. Tables must be created using the table functions of the word-processing program rather than spreadsheets.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor must not exceed 1200 words including any table, figure, and references. Letters To The Editor must begin with "To the Editor:". The title page must include keywords limited to 70 letters including spaces and middle dots.
References
References must use Vancouver style. Reference citations must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and enclosed in brackets in the text, and each journal reference must list all authors without using "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Letters To The Editor may include one table or figure, and any additional table or figure will be published as Electronic Supplementary Material. Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, and tables must be created using the table functions of the word-processing program.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscripts should follow the headings Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The title page must include 3–5 key words, the manuscript word count, and the number of tables and figures.
References
References must use Vancouver style. Reference citations must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, enclosed in brackets in the text, and each journal reference must list all authors without using "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, although large figures may be submitted separately if upload size becomes a problem. Tables must be created using the word-processing program's table function rather than spreadsheets.
Recent Publications
Midazolam premedication: shaping pediatric perioperative outcomes
Subin Park, Makoto Sumie, Kazuyoshi Aoyama
10.1007/s00540-026-03837-2
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Pre-anesthesia PVI for post-induction hypotension: a robust predictor or a random signal? Comments on Ollaek et al
Mason A. Thomas, Alexandra E. Hylton, Amir L. Butt
10.1007/s00540-026-03833-6
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Comments on “High-frequency low-tidal-volume ventilation reduces loop catheter displacement during pulsed field ablation for pulmonary vein isolation”
Hüseyin Ulaş Pınar
10.1007/s00540-026-03838-1
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Interpreting SOFA-2 trajectories during advanced organ support: support dependency is not sudden organ recovery
Zhichao Zhao, Ting Shen
10.1007/s00540-026-03834-5
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Reply to the comment on the “High-frequency low-tidal-volume ventilation reduces loop catheter displacement during pulsed field ablation for pulmonary vein isolation”
Tomoyuki Saito
10.1007/s00540-026-03815-8
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Submission to first decision (median): 6 days. Authors will be advised within 8 weeks of acceptance, rejection, or required revision of the manuscript.
Reformat to Journal of Anesthesia using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A submission letter is mentioned for reviewer suggestions and for noting unpublished material included in the manuscript.
Reformat to Journal of Anesthesia using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid journal with optional Open Choice open access; APCs vary by journal.
Reformat to Journal of Anesthesia using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
Nausea and vomiting management
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
Tracheal and airway disorders
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Pain Management and Opioid Use
Legal and Regulatory Analysis
Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies
Military Technology and Strategies
Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects
Thermal Regulation in Medicine
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Ion channel regulation and function
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