Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
Before submitting your manuscript, authors must confirm that:
☐ The submission has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere.
☐ The manuscript is prepared according to the journal’s author guidelines.
☐ All authors have approved the manuscript and agree with its submission.
☐ Ethics committee approval has been obtained where required and is described in the manuscript.
☐ Informed patient consent has been obtained where applicable.
☐ All sources of funding have been declared.
☐ All potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
☐ Any use of artificial intelligence tools has been transparently disclosed.
Editorial
This section publishes editorials written by the editorial board or invited experts.
Editorials provide perspectives, commentary, or discussion on current topics in anesthesiology, critical care, and perioperative medicine.
Editorials are typically commissioned and may not undergo external peer review.
Originial Articles
This section publishes original research articles in the field of anesthesiology, critical care, pain medicine, and perioperative medicine. All submissions must be scientifically sound, ethically conducted, and follow appropriate reporting guidelines (e.g., CONSORT, STROBE).
All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
Review Articles
This section publishes narrative and systematic review articles in anesthesiology, critical care, and related disciplines. Review articles should provide a comprehensive and critical analysis of current knowledge on a specific topic.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses should follow PRISMA guidelines.
All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
Short Communications
This section publishes brief reports of preliminary findings, novel techniques, or concise research results in anesthesiology and critical care.
Submissions should be focused, clearly presented, and of immediate scientific or clinical interest.
All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
Professional Perspectives
This section publishes perspective articles and professional reflections that present expert opinions, emerging ideas, and experiences related to current topics in anesthesiology, critical care, and perioperative medicine.
Submissions may include commentary on clinical practice, research directions, healthcare policy, as well as reports and insights from participation in international congresses, workshops, and professional meetings, including representation in initiatives such as ESAIC activities.
Articles are typically concise and thought-provoking, combining professional experience with relevant context to support knowledge exchange and international collaboration.
Submissions may be invited or unsolicited and are subject to editorial review and, where appropriate, peer review.
Conference papers
This section publishes conference-related manuscripts, including abstracts, full papers, and reports presented at scientific meetings, congresses, or symposia in anesthesiology, critical care, and perioperative medicine.
Submissions may undergo editorial review or peer review depending on their type and scientific content. Authors must follow the journal’s submission guidelines and provide all required declarations, including conflicts of interest, funding, and ethical considerations where applicable.
Conference abstracts
This section publishes abstracts presented at scientific conferences, congresses, and professional meetings in anesthesiology, critical care, and perioperative medicine.
Conference abstracts are subject to editorial review and are not peer-reviewed unless otherwise specified. Abstracts should be concise, structured where applicable, and limited to the prescribed word count. Authors must ensure accuracy of the submitted content and provide required declarations where applicable.
Case Series
Case Series present a group of patients with similar clinical conditions or treatments.
Manuscripts should include: Introduction, Case Series Presentation, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Ethics approval and patient consent must be provided where applicable.
All submissions are subject to peer review.
Case Reports
This section publishes case reports that describe rare, unusual, or clinically significant cases relevant to anesthesiology, critical care, and perioperative medicine.
Case reports should provide educational value and include a clear discussion of clinical implications.
Authors are encouraged to follow the CARE reporting guidelines.
All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
Letters to the Editor
This section publishes letters that comment on articles previously published in the journal or discuss relevant clinical and scientific issues.
Letters should be concise, constructive, and supported by appropriate references.
Letters may be subject to editorial review and, where appropriate, peer review.
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