Journal profile · Anesthesiology
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
ISSN 0952-8180 · eISSN 1873-4529 · Elsevier Inc. · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1988
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia: CAS Zone 2 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.94; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,090; median 112 days to acceptance (99 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 317 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia is published by Elsevier Inc. and is in Zone 2 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Anesthesia and Pain Management, Anesthesia and Sedative Agents and Airway Management and Intubation Techniques, together about 38% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesia (JCA) is an an International Journal of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and the official journal of the American Association of Clinical Directors.The Journal of Clinical Anesthesia (JCA) addresses all aspects of anesthesia practice, including anesthetic administration, pharmacokinetics, preoperative and postoperative considerations, coexisting disease and other complicating factors, cost issues, and similar concerns anesthesiologists contend with daily. Exceptionally high standards of presentation and accuracy are maintained.The core of the journal is original contributions on subjects relevant to clinical practice, and rigorously peer-reviewed. Highly respected international experts have joined together to form the Editorial Board, sharing their years of experience and clinical expertise. Specialized section editors cover the various subspecialties within the field. To keep your practical clinical skills current, the journal bridges the gap between the laboratory and the clinical practice of anesthesiology and critical care to clarify how new insights can improve daily practice.JCA is affiliated with the American Association of Clinical Directors (AACD).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Anesthesiology
Editor-in-chief Alparslan TuranPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 51, Canada 6, Belgium 5, Switzerland 3, United Kingdom 2 (79 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Anesthesia and Pain ManagementMedicine16.2%
- Anesthesia and Sedative AgentsMedicine11.5%
- Airway Management and Intubation TechniquesMedicine10.3%
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesMedicine9.4%
- Nausea and vomiting managementMedicine6.3%
- Enhanced Recovery After SurgeryMedicine4.3%
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and TherapyMedicine4%
- Tracheal and airway disordersMedicine3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Anesthesiology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Anesthesiology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Anesthesiology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 5.94LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.4LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.85LetPub ·
- h-index
- 65LetPub ·
- h-index
- 115OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,431OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.94OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 34.4%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 176LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 8,290 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 171 | 52 | 65 |
| 2025 | 317 | 101 | 877 |
| 2024 | 307 | 108 | 2,187 |
| 2023 | 256 | 67 | 3,131 |
| 2022 | 322 | 40 | 2,865 |
| 2021 | 411 | 58 | 4,262 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
112 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 63 days – 159 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 6 days (99 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 118 days
- Sample
- 99 articles with submission and acceptance dates (593 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 42 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 104 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,090 / EUR 3,830 / GBP 3,270 / JPY 507,280 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,690 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted14
- case reportPlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- correspondenceCorrespondence This article type may contain a variety of topics, formats and approaches, including: Discussion of a clinical dilemma or a controversial clinica…Length not stated
- editorialPlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- feature articleFeature Article This invited article type may highlight a novel topic or approach and provide a unique, evidence-based perspective, although it may not fit into…Length not stated
- hypothesisPlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- letter to the editorLetter to the Editor This article type can be submitted in response to a recently published paper in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and can provide objectiv…Length not stated
- literature reviewPlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- meta-analysisPlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- original researchPlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- perspectivePlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- research paperPlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- reviewPlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- review articlePlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
- systematic reviewPlease note that the journal no longer publishes case reports or case series. Research Paper This article type is an original research investigation which is ge…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Jurisdictional claims Model summary
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access policy Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Peer review policy Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1988
- ISSN
- 0952-8180
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-4529
- Society / sponsor
- American Association of Clinical Directors
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
What CAS zone is Journal of Clinical Anesthesia in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Clinical Anesthesia is in Zone 2 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Anesthesiology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Clinical Anesthesia?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.94; CiteScore 7.9, h-index 115.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Clinical Anesthesia?
Based on the dates recorded on 99 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 112 days (interquartile range 63–159 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Clinical Anesthesia?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Clinical Anesthesia based?
Of the 79 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (51), Canada (6) and Belgium (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Clinical Anesthesia?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Clinical Anesthesia is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Clinical Anesthesia open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,090.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .