Aims & Scope
The Journal of Anaesthesia (ISSN 2995-8318) is a peer-reviewed, open access anaesthesiology journal published by Directive Publications, dedicated to advancing the science and practice of anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and acute pain management. The journal serves anaesthesiologists, intensivists, pain physicians, nurse anaesthetists, and clinical researchers seeking a rigorous, internationally discoverable platform for their work.
The journal publishes original research, systematic reviews, narrative reviews, clinical case reports, and editorials across the full breadth of the discipline. Core areas include procedural sedation and analgesia, regional and neuraxial anaesthesia, paediatric and geriatric anaesthesia, perioperative haemodynamic management, and the clinical pharmacology of anaesthetic agents such as propofol, sevoflurane, dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and ropivacaine.
We particularly welcome comparative drug studies, evidence on sedation safety in vulnerable populations, neuraxial technique innovations, and translational work bridging anaesthetic pharmacology and patient outcomes. Methodological rigour, transparent reporting, and clinical relevance guide editorial decisions.
Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review. Accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence with authors retaining copyright, assigned a permanent Crossref DOI, and made discoverable through OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and an OAI-PMH endpoint. The journal follows COPE ethical principles.
Subject Coverage
Journal of Anaesthesia welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports across the following core areas:
Research Topics
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Articles
Comparing consumed sevoflurane with intravenous propofol for maintaining sedation in patients undergoing the surgery
An unique method to paediatric procedural anaesthesia integrating im precedex and ketamine
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does the Journal of Anaesthesia cover?
The Journal of Anaesthesia covers the full scope of anaesthesiology and perioperative medicine, including procedural sedation and analgesia, regional and neuraxial anaesthesia, paediatric and geriatric anaesthesia, perioperative haemodynamic management, acute pain medicine, and the clinical pharmacology of anaesthetic agents such as propofol, sevoflurane, dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and ropivacaine.
Who should read and publish in the Journal of Anaesthesia?
The journal is intended for anaesthesiologists, intensivists, pain physicians, nurse anaesthetists, residents, and clinical researchers. Authors conducting comparative drug studies, sedation safety research, regional anaesthesia technique studies, or paediatric and geriatric anaesthesia work will find it a fitting open access home for their research.
Is the Journal of Anaesthesia open access, and who holds the copyright?
Yes. The Journal of Anaesthesia is fully open access. Every accepted article is published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, and authors retain copyright. Readers worldwide can freely read, download, and cite all content without a subscription or paywall.
How does peer review work at the Journal of Anaesthesia?
All submissions to the Journal of Anaesthesia undergo double-blind peer review, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are mutually concealed. The journal follows COPE ethical principles to ensure fair, rigorous, and transparent evaluation of every manuscript.
What article types does the Journal of Anaesthesia accept?
The journal accepts original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, clinical case reports, case series, and editorials addressing anaesthesia, sedation, regional techniques, perioperative care, and anaesthetic pharmacology. Comparative drug studies and sedation safety research in elderly and paediatric patients are especially welcome.
Does the Journal of Anaesthesia charge an article-processing charge (APC)?
An article-processing charge applies on acceptance to support open access publishing, with waivers and discounts available for eligible authors. Please see the submission and publication-charges pages for current details and to request a waiver before submitting.
Will articles in the Journal of Anaesthesia receive a DOI and be discoverable?
Yes. Every published article is assigned a permanent Crossref DOI for stable citation and is made discoverable through OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and an OAI-PMH endpoint for metadata harvesting, supporting long-term availability and citability of the scholarly record.
How do I submit a manuscript to the Journal of Anaesthesia?
Authors can submit through the journal's online submission page after preparing their manuscript per the author guidelines. The journal welcomes anaesthesiology research from clinicians and investigators worldwide and aims for a constructive, efficient double-blind peer-review process.