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Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia

The Journal of Clinical Anesthesia is an international, peer‑reviewed journal covering anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and serving as the official journal of the American Association of Clinical Directors (AACD). It addresses all aspects of anesthesia practice, including anesthetic administration, pharmacokinetics, preoperative and postoperative care, management of coexisting disease and other complicating factors, and cost considerations. Led by specialized section editors and an international editorial board, the journal emphasizes rigor and clinical relevance, bridging laboratory insights with clinical practice in anesthesiology and critical care to improve daily patient care.

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Subject Anesthesiology
Impact Factor 5.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0952-8180
eISSN 1873-4529
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Optional open access APC: USD 4,090 (excluding taxes); no fees for subscription publication

Submission Instructions

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

Research Paper

Title Page Include a title page with full author names and affiliations, designated corresponding author contact details, and any present/permanent address footnotes. Upload as part of the manuscript package following the journal’s title page requirements.
Abstract Provide an abstract up to 300 words summarizing purpose, principal results, and conclusions; avoid citations and define non‑standard abbreviations on first use.
Key Points Submit 3–5 Highlights as a separate file; each bullet should be no more than 85 characters and emphasize novel results and methods.
Main Manuscript Headings Use an IMRaD structure with Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion; number sections and subsections (e.g., 1, 1.1, 1.1.1).
Reference Format Use numeric Vancouver style with in‑text square brackets and references listed in order of appearance; limit to 100 references and include DOIs where available.
Figures Upload figures/images as separate high‑resolution files (e.g., TIFF/JPG/PNG/EPS/PDF) with sequential numbering; provide a separate captions file. Do not use generative AI to create or alter figures.
Tables Place tables near the relevant text or at the end and submit as editable text; number consecutively and include captions with any notes below the table body.
Additional Documents Provide evidence of clinical trial registration (if applicable), funding disclosures, competing interests declaration (uploaded .doc/.docx from the declarations tool), ethics approval and consent statements, CRediT author contributions, and a separate Highlights file. Supplementary materials and data availability statements are encouraged.
Word Count Main text up to 5000 words.
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Feature Article

Title Page Include a complete title page with authors and affiliations plus corresponding author contact details, following journal requirements.
Abstract Provide an abstract up to 300 words summarizing the topic, evidence base, and key conclusions.
Key Points Submit 3–5 Highlights (≤85 characters each) as a separate file to summarize novel insights.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the article with numbered sections and subsections suitable to the topic; ensure a clear, logical flow of evidence‑based content.
Reference Format Vancouver numeric style with bracketed in‑text citations; up to 150 references.
Figures Upload figures separately in acceptable formats and resolution with sequential numbering; include a separate captions file; AI‑generated/altered figures are not allowed.
Tables Provide tables as editable text, numbered in sequence with captions and any notes below; place near relevant text or at the end.
Additional Documents Include funding and competing interest disclosures, CRediT contributions, Highlights file, ethics/consent statements if applicable, and any supplementary materials or data statements.
Word Count Up to 5000 words.
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Review Article

Title Page Include a title page listing all authors with affiliations and the corresponding author’s full contact information, per journal requirements.
Abstract Provide an abstract up to 300 words summarizing scope, methods (where applicable), key findings, and conclusions; avoid citations and undefined abbreviations.
Key Points Provide 3–5 Highlights as a separate file, each ≤85 characters, focusing on key advances and implications.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize content logically with numbered sections and subsections; for Systematic Reviews/Meta‑analyses, describe methodology transparently.
Reference Format Numeric Vancouver style with bracketed in‑text citations and ordered reference list; up to 150 references, with DOIs where available.
Figures Upload figures/diagrams separately in acceptable formats and resolution, numbered in sequence with captions provided in a separate file; no AI‑generated or AI‑altered images.
Tables Submit tables as editable text, numbered and cited in the text, with descriptive titles and notes below; place near first mention or as end pages.
Additional Documents Include PROSPERO (or similar) registration details for systematic reviews/meta‑analyses, funding and competing interest disclosures, CRediT contributions, and any ethics statements if data are involved. Submit Highlights and optional supplementary files; include a data availability statement where appropriate.
Word Count Main text up to 5000 words.
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Editorial

Title Page Provide a title page with author names/affiliations and corresponding author contact details, as per journal standards.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Editorials.
Key Points Submit 3–5 Highlights as a separate file (≤85 characters each) to emphasize the editorial’s key points.
Main Manuscript Headings Use clear, logically organized, numbered sections as appropriate for a perspective or commentary.
Reference Format Use Vancouver numeric style with bracketed in‑text citations; limit to 10 references.
Figures If included, upload one figure or table as a separate file with appropriate resolution and provide a separate caption; number sequentially.
Tables If included instead of a figure, provide one table as editable text with caption and notes; number appropriately.
Additional Documents Provide competing interests and funding statements (if applicable) and CRediT roles. Highlights are required; supplementary material is typically not expected for this type.
Word Count Up to 1500 words.
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Letter to the Editor

Title Page Provide author names/affiliations and the corresponding author’s contact details on the title page per journal standards.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters to the Editor.
Key Points Submit 3–5 Highlights (≤85 characters each) summarizing the main points of your letter.
Main Manuscript Headings A brief, focused letter format is appropriate; use numbered sections only if needed for clarity.
Reference Format Vancouver numeric style with bracketed in‑text citations; limit the reference list to 5 items.
Figures If included, upload the single allowed figure separately with proper resolution and provide a caption; number consistently.
Tables If a table is included instead of a figure, submit as editable text with a caption and any notes below.
Additional Documents Include competing interests disclosures and any relevant permissions for copyrighted materials; Highlights are required.
Word Count Up to 800 words.
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Correspondence

Title Page Include a standard title page with author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Correspondence submissions.
Key Points Provide 3–5 Highlights (≤85 characters each) to convey the key takeaways of the correspondence.
Main Manuscript Headings Use a concise letter format; numbered sections can be used for clarity but are not required.
Reference Format Vancouver numeric style with bracketed in‑text citations; up to 10 references.
Figures Upload up to two combined figures/tables as separate files with appropriate resolution and provide captions in a separate file.
Tables If tables are used, submit as editable text, numbered and cited in the text, with titles and notes; adhere to the limit of two combined figures/tables.
Additional Documents Include competing interests and funding statements as applicable; ensure any included research data adheres to publishing ethics; Highlights are required; supplementary files may be uploaded.
Word Count Up to 1000 words.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia open access?

Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia is a hybrid journal, offering both traditional subscription-based publishing and open access options. Authors can choose to make their articles open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).

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What is the impact factor of Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia is 5.1. 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 Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia?

Submission to first decision is 7 days; submission to decision after review is 44 days; submission to acceptance is 105 days; acceptance to online publication is 8 days.

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How much does it cost to publish in Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia?

This hybrid journal offers optional open access for an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of USD 4,090 (excluding taxes; the amount may be reduced during submission if applicable). For subscription publication, no publication fee is charged to authors.

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