Anesthesiology
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287 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Anesthesiology founded in 1940, leads the world in publication of peer-reviewed novel research that transforms clinical practice and fundamental understanding in anesthesiology: the practice of perioperative, critical care, and pain medicine. Anesthesiology is the official journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists but operates with complete editorial autonomy. With an independent and internationally recognized Editorial Board, the Journal leads the specialty in promotion of original research by providing immediate open access to highlighted articles and free access to all published articles 6 months after publication, supported by an active press release program. Anesthesiology is committed to publishing and disseminating the highest quality work to inform daily clinical practice and transform the practice of medicine in our specialty.
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisAnesthesiology (acronym: aln, abbr: ANESTHESIOLOGY, ISSN: 0003-3022) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. in United States since 1940. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 9.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.650 (Q1), an H-index of 287.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 134 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,704 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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