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Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia is a peer-reviewed publication. Published
two times per year (just as a start at present time). Authors are invited to
submit for publication articles reporting original work in anaesthesia and
related subjects. Review articles are to be considered by invitation only. There
are also sections for Case Reports, Letters to the Editor and Medical News items
including an Academic Calendar of symposia, conferences and workshops
concentrating on Saudi Arabia, Middle East and North African countries.
Aims & Scope of the Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia |
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Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia publishes peer reviewed original articles and
highlights the current advances in anaesthesia and related sciences. It is also
to encourage and stimulate associated scientific research and communication
between hospitals and universities in Saudi Arabia, the Arab countries and the
rest of the World.
It is also to consider Original manuscripts from all over the world for
publication, as well as any relevant report regarding the specialty.
It also publishes the Academic Calendar of activities to co-ordinate symposia
throughout the region and informs readers of dates of international meetings.
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Submission of Manuscripts |
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The journal complies with the Uniform Requirements for manuscripts submitted to
Biomedical Journals, also known as the “Vancouver style”, “Uniform
Requirements”.
Manuscripts to be written in English and with double-spaced typing on pages of
uniform style (A4). Papers should be divided into sections, headed by a caption
(e.g. Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion,
References). Manuscripts and figures for review will not be returned to authors
whether the editorial decision is to accept, revise or reject.
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Submission of Electronic Manuscripts |
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Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia welcomes manuscripts submitted only through a
specialized format on the website (http://www.journalonweb.com/sja) aiming prompt peer reviewing.
The corresponding author will be provided by a number code of his submitted
manuscript for any enquiries about the process of reviewing through the e-mail
address (info @ saudija . org).
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Submission Requirements |
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Covering letter:
addressed to the Editor in chief of the journal and including a
statement of approval by the authors on the manuscript, information of prior
submission to any other medical journal, as well as full information of the
corresponding author who will communicate with the Editorial office.
Title Page:
The title page should conform to the following guidelines:
- The title should be as meaningful and as brief as possible.
- Provide the preferred given name, initials, last name, highest degrees and
professional certification of each author, in Arabic and English languages
- In a separate paragraph, identify the current departmental and institutional
affiliation of each author.
- The full mailing address of the corresponding author. If the corresponding
author wishes, his or her telephone and/or fax number(s) may also be published;
these should also be provided on the title page.
There should be clear indication to the name and address of author to whom
correspondence should be sent, if it differs from the first author.
Disclaimers and conflict of interest also should be included.
It is recommended that the number of authors be limited to ten (10).
Acknowledgement of support should be included in an Acknowledgement section at
the end of the article.
Structured Abstract:
Original articles must contain a structured summary of not
more than 250 words and an Arabic summary should also be provided.
The following are typical headings: Background, Methods, Results and Conclusion.
Abstract for Case Reports:
Case Reports are to be preceded by a brief
unstructured abstract of 100 words or less.
Keywords: Keywords should be provided on the same sheet of paper as the Abstract
according to the rules given in “Uniform Requirements”.
References:
References in the text must be numbered alphabetically. At the end
of the article, the references must be given according to the rules given in
“Uniform Requirements”.
Units of Measurement: Le Systeme international de’Units (SI) are preferred.
Equivalent values in traditional units should be given, if thought to be
necessary.
Download a PowerPoint presentation on common reference styles and using the reference checking facility on the manuscript submission site.
Footnotes:
Footnotes to material in the text should not be used, but their use
is encouraged in tables.
Tables: Tables must be prepared as advised by “Uniform Requirements”.
Ethical Consent:
When experiments on humans are being reported, a declaration as
indicated in “Uniform Requirements” must be incorporated.
Permission to Reprint: Whenever a manuscript contains material (text, tables,
figures, charts, etc.) which is protected by copyright, it is the obligation of
the author to secure written permission from the holder of the copyright.
Unique Status of Manuscripts and Assignment of Copyright: A paper submitted for
publication must be the work of the author or authors submitting it, and neither
it, nor any similar work, should be under consideration for publication or have
been published elsewhere by any other Journal, prior to publication in the Saudi
Journal of Anaesthesia. All authors must sign a declaration to this effect,
together with written consent to publish after amendment if necessary by the
Editors.
Papers accepted for publication become the exclusive property of Saudi Journal
of Anaesthesia and may not be reproduced elsewhere, wholly or in part without
the consent of the Editors.
Publication of a paper does not imply the Journal’s or the Editors agreement
with the statements or opinions expressed therein; authors take responsibility
for these and also for the accuracy of references.
Papers are only accepted for publication on the understanding that the authors
will permit editorial amendments, though proofs will always be submitted to
authors before being sent to press.
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