Aims and Scope

Journal Aim

The International Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Research (IJCAR) is devoted to advancing the science, safety, and practice of anesthesiology across all clinical and experimental settings. The journal provides a scholarly forum for the dissemination of innovative research, technological developments, and educational initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and perioperative care.

IJCAR promotes the global exchange of clinical insights and scientific discoveries, focusing on improving anesthesia practice, patient safety, and the multidisciplinary collaboration required for effective perioperative management.

“Our mission is to bridge clinical innovation, research excellence, and ethical integrity in the evolving field of anesthesia and perioperative medicine.”

Scope of the Journal

IJCAR covers a broad range of topics that reflect the multidisciplinary nature of anesthesiology and related sciences. Submissions are welcomed from both basic and applied research, clinical studies, systematic reviews, and expert perspectives. Major areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Clinical Anesthesia: New anesthetic agents, airway management, hemodynamic control, and anesthesia monitoring.
  • Perioperative Medicine: Preoperative evaluation, intraoperative care, and postoperative recovery optimization.
  • Critical Care: Anesthetic implications in intensive care, sedation, and ventilatory management.
  • Regional Anesthesia & Analgesia: Techniques, equipment innovation, and neurophysiological approaches to pain control.
  • Chronic Pain & Neuropathic Disorders: Mechanisms, treatment strategies, and interdisciplinary management.
  • Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics: Advances in anesthetic drug metabolism and interactions.
  • Neuroanesthesia: Cerebral monitoring, anesthetic neuroprotection, and outcomes in neurosurgery.
  • Obstetric and Pediatric Anesthesia: Ethical considerations, safety, and specialized techniques for vulnerable populations.
  • Simulation & Education: Training methodologies, simulation-based assessments, and competency evaluation.
  • Translational and Experimental Research: Mechanistic studies bridging laboratory findings with clinical applications.

Article Types Considered

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles and Systematic Reviews
  • Case Reports and Clinical Images
  • Technical Notes and Methodological Papers
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Editorials and Expert Commentaries

Interdisciplinary Focus

Recognizing that anesthesiology interfaces with multiple domains of healthcare, IJCAR encourages collaborative submissions from surgery, critical care, emergency medicine, pharmacology, and biomedical engineering. The journal aims to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of perioperative science, technology, and patient-centered innovation.

Ethical and Global Perspective

IJCAR upholds the highest standards of research ethics, informed consent, and transparency in reporting. The journal promotes equitable representation and collaboration among researchers globally, ensuring that voices from both developed and developing nations contribute to the collective progress of anesthetic practice.

Clinical Impact and Translational Relevance

IJCAR emphasizes translational research—studies that connect bench findings to bedside practice. The journal supports publication of results that can directly influence perioperative guidelines, patient safety protocols, and policy development. Authors are encouraged to highlight the practical significance of their work to clinicians and researchers alike.

Global Readership

With its open access model and commitment to universal dissemination of scientific knowledge, IJCAR reaches anesthesiologists, intensivists, pain specialists, researchers, educators, and healthcare policymakers across more than 100 countries.

Indexing and Discoverability

The journal is indexed and discoverable through major academic databases including CrossRef, DOAJ, and Google Scholar. Each article receives a DOI and is archived under LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems to ensure permanent digital preservation.

Future Directions

As the field of anesthesia evolves with artificial intelligence, robotics, and personalized medicine, IJCAR aims to become a key resource for publishing interdisciplinary research that defines the next era of anesthesia care.

Keywords

Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine, Pain Management, Regional Anesthesia, Critical Care, Patient Safety, Translational Research.

Source: Derived and updated from anesthesiaresjournal.com and aligned with COPE, ICMJE, and DOAJ publication scope standards.