Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia

Aims & Scope

The journal is currently publishing articles of different kinds, original work, case reports, review articles, letter to the editor covering wide range of anesthesia topics.

We are also interested and focused on publishing the articles which cover the new guidelines protocols on “Enhanced Recovery after Anesthesia”.

The journal will cover technical and clinical studies related to anesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine, ethical and related issues in the field.

Articles with clinical interest and implications will be given preference.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science
• Embase

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 11,000.00 INR. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The STROBE guidelines

  Citation: 2793

  Authors: Sarah

• Guidelines for developing, translating, and validating a questionnaire in perioperative and pain medicine

  Citation: 1122

  Authors: Siny, ColinF, AbdullahSulieman

• The CONSORT statement

  Citation: 351

  Authors: Sarah

• Development and validation of Arabic version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

  Citation: 188

  Authors: AbdullahSulieman, Siny, GhadahJumaan, SumayaHussain, Salma, UsamaSaleh, EsraaM, KhalidS, Anas, KhaildAli

• Procedural sedation: A review of sedative agents, monitoring, and management of complications

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Joseph D., Marc

• Assessment of role of perioperative melatonin in prevention and treatment of postoperative delirium after hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia in the elderly

  Citation: 154

  Authors: SherifS

• How short or long should be a questionnaire for any research? Researchers dilemma in deciding the appropriate questionnaire length

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Hunny

• Basic concepts for sample size calculation: Critical step for any clinical trials!

  Citation: 121

  Authors: KK, JP, A, H, G

• Statistical significance or clinical significance? A researcher's dilemma for appropriate interpretation of research results

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Hunny

• Writing the title and abstract for a research paper: Being concise, precise, and meticulous is the key

  Citation: 101

  Authors: MilindS