Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care — Journal Profile & Submission Links
Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care · ISSN-L 1607-8322
Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care publishes articles in anesthesiology.
Listed metrics: Q3, open access, OpenAlex 2-year citedness 0.5.
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This page provides a source-backed journal profile and links to official submission resources. Journal instructions can change. Always verify article types, formatting, fees, ethics requirements, and submission rules on the official journal website before submitting.
Official links
- Journal homepage
- www.apicareonline.com/index.php/
- Author guidelines
- www.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/Pre_Man
The journal's own scope statement
The text below is the catalog scope statement for this journal.
Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care (APICARE) is an academic, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote research and the exchange of knowledge within the essential fields of anesthesiology, pain management, intensive care, and resuscitation. By addressing the latest advancements, the journal aims to contribute significantly to improving clinical practices and enhancing patient care across these vital healthcare areas. APICARE provides a comprehensive platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators, with a focus on supporting the academic and professional development of young physicians. It promotes evidence-based practices and scholarly communication, offering a venue for original research, case reports, and review articles that address key challenges and innovations in anesthesiology, pain management, intensive care, and resuscitation. Committed to high-quality research, APICARE aims to advance healthcare practices across South Asia, the Middle East, and globally. The journal ensures academic rigor through a thorough peer review process and is recognized as one of the region's leading research journals. It is indexed by major international agencies, ensuring broad visibility. Registered with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, APICARE increased its publication frequency to six issues annually, now published bimonthly from February to December. APICARE welcomes research and scholarly articles in the following areas: The journal also encourages submissions on related topics, such as anesthetic complications, patient safety, postoperative care, and the integration of new technologies in these specialties.
Catalog source: scimago. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
For review time and acceptance rate, see the journal's official author guidelines. www.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/Pre_Man
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.