Manuscript Evoluation

Manuscript Evaluation at The Anatolian Journal of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care

Submission of a manuscript to the The Anatolian Journal of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care implies an exclusive offering for publication. Authors attest that the work is original, has not been published previously, is not under simultaneous consideration elsewhere, and has not been accepted for publication by another journal. Authors are requested to designate a single corresponding author for all communications pertaining to the manuscript. Receipt of all submissions is formally acknowledged.

Initial Assessment Phase

Upon submission, editors conduct an initial screening of all manuscripts to ascertain their suitability for comprehensive peer review. Submissions characterized by insufficient originality, significant scientific or technical deficiencies, or a lack of substantial intellectual contribution are subject to rejection prior to advancing to the formal peer-review process. Manuscripts deemed to fall outside the scope of interest for the The Anatolian Journal of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care readership may also be declined at this preliminary stage.

Peer Review Protocol

Manuscripts deemed appropriate for potential publication within the The Anatolian Journal of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care are forwarded to a minimum of two expert reviewers. While contributors may nominate two or three qualified reviewers possessing relevant subject matter expertise, this provision is not obligatory. It is imperative that nominated reviewers maintain no institutional affiliation with the author(s). Nevertheless, the selection of reviewers rests solely within the discretion of the editor. The journal adheres to a double-blind review process, wherein the identities of both reviewers and authors remain undisclosed to one another.

Each manuscript is additionally assigned to a member of the editorial team. This individual, guided by the feedback and recommendations from the peer reviewers, renders the final decision regarding the manuscript. Reviewer comments and suggestions (encompassing acceptance, rejection, or proposed amendments) are subsequently communicated to the corresponding author. Should revisions be requested, the author is required to furnish a detailed, point-by-point response to the reviewers' comments and submit a revised version of the manuscript. This iterative process persists until the reviewers and editors express full satisfaction with the manuscript.

Post-Acceptance Procedures and Online Dissemination

Manuscripts accepted for publication undergo meticulous copyediting to ensure grammatical accuracy, correct punctuation, adherence to established print style, and proper formatting. Page proofs are then dispatched to the corresponding author. The corresponding author is expected to return these corrected proofs within a three-day timeframe. It may not be feasible to incorporate corrections received beyond this specified period. The entire workflow, from the initial submission of the manuscript to the final editorial decision and the exchange of proofs, is facilitated through an online platform. To achieve expedited and broader dissemination of knowledge and information, the journal publishes articles online as 'Ahead of Print' immediately upon their formal acceptance.