Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care
Faculty of Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, AFMS · Pakistan · Est. 2012
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Aims & Scope
Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care(APICARE) is an academic, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote research and the exchange of knowledge within the essential fields of anesthesiology, pain management, intensive care, and resuscitation. By addressing the latest advancements, the journal aims to contribute significantly to improving clinical practices and enhancing patient care across these vital healthcare areas. APICARE provides a comprehensive platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators, with a focus on supporting the academic and professional development of young physicians. It promotes evidence-based practices and scholarly communication, offering a venue for original research, case reports, and review articles that address key challenges and innovations in anesthesiology, pain management, intensive care, and resuscitation. Committed to high-quality research, APICARE aims to advance healthcare practices across South Asia, the Middle East, and globally. The journal ensures academic rigor through a thorough peer review process and is recognized as one of the region's leading research journals. It is indexed by major international agencies, ensuring broad visibility. Registered with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, APICARE increased its publication frequency to six issues annually, now published bimonthly from February to December. The journal also encourages submissions on related topics, such as anesthetic complications, patient safety, postoperative care, and the integration of new technologies in these specialties. The authors are requested not to submit papers via OJS, due to structural problems.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care
Is Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 74/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care?
Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.31.
Is Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care?
Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care(APICARE) is an academic, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote research and the exchange of knowledge within the essential fields of anesthesiology, pain management, intensive care, and resuscitation. By addressing the latest advancements, the journal aims to contribute significantly to improving clinical practices and enhancing patient care across these vital healthcare areas. APICARE provides a comprehensive platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators, with a focus on supporting the academic and professional development of young
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