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British Journal of Anaesthesia — Journal Profile & Submission Links

Elsevier Ltd · ISSN-L 0007-0912

Source-backed journal profile with OpenAlex metadata and links to official submission resources for British Journal of Anaesthesia.

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

Publisher
Elsevier Ltd
Country
GB
Open access
No
Listed in DOAJ
APC (USD)
Works count
30043
Cited-by count
821403
OpenAlex 2-year mean citedness
3.66
Quartile
Q1

Catalog scope notes

The British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) publishes high-impact original work in all branches of anaesthesia, critical care medicine, pain medicine and perioperative medicine including fundamental, translational and clinical sciences, clinical practice, technology, education and training. In addition, the journal publishes review articles, important case reports, correspondence and special articles of general interest. The journal is proudly affiliated with the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, and the Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists. These affiliations allow college members access to the BJA and its sister title BJA Education.

Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.

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.

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