Submissions

Author Guidelines

SUMMARY OF AUTHOR GUIDELINES

1. Aim and Scope

Anesthesia and Critical Care Reports and Imaging (ANCRI) is an independent international journal publishing papers on perioperative medicine, anesthesia, intensive care, pain management, and point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS).**

• Non-compliance with these guidelines may delay the review process.
• For unresolved submission issues, contact the Editorial Office: journalancri@gmail.com.

2. Editorial Policies and Evaluations

Authorship Requirements

• Authors must meet ICMJE criteria (substantial contributions to data collection, interpretation, drafting, or revising the manuscript).

Ethical Approval

• Clinical Studies: Adhere to the Declaration of Helsinki; Ethics Committee/IRB approval and written informed consent required.
• For trials: Consent from subjects/guardians must be retained.
• Follow CONSORT guidelines for randomized studies.
• Animal Studies: Require ethical/legal approval and care standards.

Plagiarism and Originality

• Manuscripts are screened via iThenticate.
• Avoid verbatim text copying, even with citations.

Data Availability

• Supporting data must be provided upon request.

Publication Ethics

• COPE guidelines apply for ethical violations (e.g., copyright breaches, defamation).

Conflict of Interest

• Disclose all conflicts in the Acknowledgements section.

Case Reports

• Upload signed patient consent forms. Use institutional forms if applicable.

3. Article Categories and Requirements

General Guidelines

• Reporting Standards:
• RCTs: CONSORT | Observational: STROBE | Diagnostic: STARD | Systematic Reviews: PRISMA | Animal Studies: ARRIVE | Non-randomized: TREND.
• Language: English (consistent American/British).
• Formatting:
• File type: .doc/.docx (Calibri, 12pt, double-spaced).
• Margins: 2.5 cm. Page numbers: Bottom right.
• Tables/Figures:
• Place after references; include titles and footnotes.
• Figures: JPEG, 300 DPI, ≥100x100 mm.
• Abbreviations: Define at first use.

Article Types

1. Case Report/Series

• Scope: Rare/educational cases (2–6 cases).
• Word Limit: 1500 (excluding references/visuals).
• Structure: Abstract (structured, 100–200 words), Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, Conclusion.
• Visuals: Max 2 figures/tables.
• References: 15 (Vancouver/APA).
• Ethics: Consent statement required.

1. Clinical Reports

• Scope: New techniques/equipment/strategies.
• Structure: Abstract (structured), Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.
• References: 15.

1. Image Report

• Content: Educational images/videos (≤500 words).
• Format: JPEG/PNG (300 DPI). Videos: ≤350 MB; transcript required.
• References: 10.

1. Infographic

• Content: Visual summary (100–200 words).
• Format: TIFF/JPEG/PNG (300 DPI); vector graphics preferred.
• References: 5.

1. Editorial

• Content: Commentary on journal policies/special issues.
• Length: 1500 words.
• References: 10.

1. Letter to the Editor

• Content: Feedback on published articles.
• Length: ≤1000 words.
• References: 10.

1. Original Article

• Scope: Clinical/laboratory studies.
• Word Limit: 3500.
• Structure: Structured abstract (150–250 words), Methods (statistical subheading), Results, Discussion.
• References: 35.

1. Review Article

• Scope: Expert-authored comprehensive reviews.
• Word Limit: 5000.
• References: 50.

4. Material Preparation

Abstract

• Follow article-specific structure.
• Avoid abbreviations/references.

Introduction

• Background, study gap, objectives (~300 words).

Methods

• State ethical approval, techniques, equipment (manufacturer details), sample size rationale.

Results

• Present as mean (SD), median (IQR), or n (%). Avoid redundancy with tables/figures.

Discussion

• Contextualize findings, acknowledge limitations.

References

• Vancouver style; number citations sequentially (e.g., [1-3]).
• For ≥7 authors: List first three + "et al."

5. Submission Process

Title Page

• Title (≤20 words), short title (≤60 characters).
• Author affiliations (no academic titles).
• Corresponding author details.

Files

• Text, tables, figures uploaded separately (no author/institution info).
• Include copyright transfer and conflict of interest forms.

6. Review and Publication

• Initial Check: Compliance review by Editorial Office.
• Peer Review: Single-blind, 2+ reviewers.
• Post-Acceptance: Sub-editing, proofs, minimal revisions.
• Withdrawal: Requires email confirmation from all authors.

7. Post-Publication

• Authors receive publication link and may share via social media.

8. Disclaimer

• ANCRI assumes no liability for errors or consequences of published content.

Editorial Office Contact: journalancri@gmail.com

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

1. Aim and Scope
2. Editorial Policies and Evaluations
3. Article Categories and Requirements
4. Material Preparation
5. Submission Process
6. Review and Publication Process
7. Post-Publication
8. Disclaimer
9. Editorial Office Contact Information

1. Aim and Scope

Anesthesia and Critical Care Reports and Imaging (ANCRI) is an independent international journal that publishes papers related to perioperative medicine, anesthesia, intensive care, pain management, and point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS).

Failure to comply with the author guidelines below may significantly delay the review process of your article.

If you encounter any issues not addressed on this page while submitting your manuscript, please contact the Editorial Office at: journalancri@gmail.com

2. Editorial Policies and Evaluations

• Authorship Requirements: All authors must meet the authorship criteria outlined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Authors should have significantly contributed to data collection, interpretation, and the drafting or revising of the manuscript.
• Ethical Approval for Clinical Studies: All clinical research must adhere to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Studies must receive prior approval from an Ethics Committee or an equivalent Institutional Review Board (IRB). Written informed consent must be obtained from all participants.
• For clinical trials, written informed consent must be obtained from all subjects/patients (or their legal guardians/parents in cases where patients cannot provide consent). These consent forms must be retained.
• Authors of randomized studies are advised to review the CONSORT guidelines before submission.
• Animal Studies: Animal studies will only be considered if ethical and legal approval has been obtained, and appropriate care standards have been followed.
• Plagiarism and Originality: Authors are encouraged to check their manuscripts for originality and plagiarism before submission.
• ANCRI uses iThenticate software to detect plagiarism and duplicate publication. All manuscripts are screened and compared against the CrossCheck database.
• While authors may cite other works, copying large portions of text—even with proper citation—may constitute copyright infringement.
• For more information, refer to: iThenticate Self-Plagiarism Whitepaper.
• Data Availability: Authors must be prepared to provide supporting data to the Editorial Board upon request.
• Publication Ethics: The Editorial Board takes potential ethical violations seriously and investigates such cases in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
• Submissions or individuals that:
• Violate copyright, patent, or confidentiality agreements,
• Infringe on property or personal rights,
• Breach professional conduct standards,
• Contain defamatory or legally actionable content, may be subject to review or sanctions.
• Conflict of Interest: All authors must disclose potential conflicts of interest in the Acknowledgements section.
• For all case reports, the “Patient Information And Consent Form” belonging to our journal and signed by the patient, must be uploaded to the system.
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3.Article Categories and Requirements

General Guidelines

• Compliance with Reporting Guidelines: Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the ICMJE Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals.
• Randomized studies should follow the CONSORT guidelines.
• Observational studies should adhere to the STROBE guidelines.
• Diagnostic accuracy studies should comply with the STARD guidelines.
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses should follow the PRISMA guidelines.
• Animal studies should align with the ARRIVE guidelines.
• Non-randomized behavioral and public health studies should follow the TREND guidelines.
• Language: Manuscripts must be written in English (either American or British English, consistently used throughout the text).
• Formatting Requirements:
• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
• Use Calibri font, 12-point size.
• All pages (including references, tables, and figure captions) must be double-spaced.
• Margins should be 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
• Pages must be numbered sequentially in the bottom right corner, in the following order:
1. Title page
2. Abstract and main text
3. References
4. Figure captions
5. Tables
• Tables and Figures:
• Tables and figures should be placed on separate pages after the references in the main text and numbered in the order they are cited.
• Each table must have a descriptive title above it. Abbreviations used in tables should be defined in a footnote below the table.
• If tables or figures are reproduced from another publication, proper citation and permission must be provided.
• Figures and Figure Captions:
• Figures (graphs, charts, and photographs) must be uploaded as separate files in JPEG format (not embedded in the Word document).
• Text within figures should use the Calibri font.
• Use arrows, arrowheads, stars, or similar markers to highlight key elements in images.
• Images must have a resolution of at least 300 DPI.
• To avoid delays in the evaluation process, ensure all submitted images are clear and sufficiently large (minimum 100x100 mm).
• Figure captions should be listed at the end of the main text.
• Abbreviations and Product Information:
• All abbreviations must be defined at first use in both the abstract and main text, with the full term followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
• When mentioning devices, software, medications, or other products, include the product name, manufacturer, city, and country in parentheses.

Article Categories

A.Case Report/Series

• Description: Reports on new, rare, or educational cases (2-6 cases) in perioperative medicine, anesthesia, intensive care, acute or chronic pain, and point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS).
• Word Limit: 1500 (excluding references, tables, figures, captions, and titles).
• Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, and Conclusion.
• Abstract: Structured (100-200 words): Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, Conclusion.
• Keywords: 3-6 MeSH (Medical Subject Headings)-compliant keywords.
• Visuals: Maximum of 1 figure and 1 table, or 2 figures, or 2 tables.
• References: Maximum of 15 references in Vancouver or APA format.
• Ethical Requirements:
• Patient consent forms must be obtained and clearly stated in the manuscript.
• A high-resolution scan/photo of the signed consent form must be uploaded during submission. Institutional consent forms in the patient’s preferred language are also acceptable.
• The statement “Written consent was obtained from the patient/parent/guardian/first-degree relative” must be included in the manuscript.
• If patient consent cannot be obtained, publication is only possible if the data is sufficiently anonymized (i.e., neither the patient nor anyone else can identify the patient).

1. Clinical Reports

• Description: Reports on new clinical techniques, equipment, strategies, quality improvement, or educational topics. May include a brief case report for context, but this is not mandatory.
• Word Limit: 1500 (excluding references, tables, figures, captions, and titles).
• Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
• Abstract: Structured (100-200 words).
• Keywords: 3-6 MeSH-compliant keywords.
• Visuals: Maximum of 1 figure and 1 table, or 2 figures, or 2 tables.
• References: Maximum of 15 references in Vancouver or APA format.

1. Image Report

• Description: Presents innovative, interesting, or educational cases through images or videos (including radiographic images and videos).
• Description: Use clear and descriptive file names . Brief explanation (maximum 500 words, excluding references, tables, figures, captions, and titles).

• Format: Images should be in high resolution, with a minimum of 300 DPI (dots per inch) and in TIFF, JPEG, or PNG format.
• Image dimensions: widths are 8.5 cm (single column), 11.4 cm (1.5 columns), or 17.8 cm (double column).
• Videos: 7–60 seconds in length. Maximum file size: 350 MB. If the file size exceeds 350 MB, it can be sent via email (journalancri@gmail.com) or as a link (e.g., Dropbox).

• Transcription: The written transcript of the audio or video files must be uploaded
• References: Maximum of 10 references in Vancouver or APA format.
• Video and audio files must be uploaded separately.
• Additional video or audio files that will not be included in the final article should be uploaded as "supporting Information".

D.Infographic (Informative Visual)

• Content: A graphic or diagram presenting complex information in a simple and visually understandable way.
• Description: Brief explanation (100-200 words) below the visual.
• Format: Images should be in high resolution, with a minimum of 300 DPI (dots per inch) and in TIFF, JPEG, or PNG format. Charts and graphs should be in vector format (EPS or PDF) whenever possible
• References: Sources of the information used in the visual (maximum 5 references).

E.Editorial

• Content: Commentary on the journal’s publication policy, current topics, or a special issue.
• Length: 1500 words.
• References: Maximum of 10 references.
• Author Information: Typically written by the editor or an invited author.

F.Letter to the Editor

• Title: "Letter to the Editor" or a title referencing the related article.
• Content: Comments, critiques, or additional information regarding a published article.
• Length: Maximum 1000 words.
• References: Maximum of 10 references.

1. Original Article

• Description: Includes prospective or retrospective clinical studies, experimental studies, and laboratory research. Statistical analysis details should be provided under a separate subheading in the Methods section, and the software used must be specified.
• Word Limit: 3500 (excluding references, tables, figures, captions, and titles).
• Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements (if applicable), References, Tables, and Figures.
• Abstract: Structured (150-250 words): Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion.
• Keywords: 3-6 MeSH-compliant keywords.
• Visuals: Maximum of 2 figure and 2 table, or 4 figures, or 4 tables.
• References: Maximum of 35 references in Vancouver or APA format.
• Ethical Approval: Ethics committee approval and patient consent (if applicable) must be stated at the beginning of the Methods section.
• Conflict of Interest: Declaration of conflicts of interest by all authors.

H.Review Article

• Description: Invited or directly submitted by experts with a strong publication and citation record in the field.
• Word Limit: 5000 (excluding references, tables, figures, captions, and titles).
• Structure: Introduction, Main Text, Conclusion, References (and tables, figures, or images if applicable).
• Title: Comprehensive and reflective of the review’s scope.
• Abstract: Unstructured (200-300 words).
• Keywords: 3-6 MeSH-compliant keywords.
• References: Maximum of 50 references.

4. Material Preparation

Abstract:

• The abstract should follow the structure of the main text according to the article type.
• It should briefly state the purpose of the study, the main methods, significant findings (including study numbers, result values, and p-values), and the key conclusions.
• The abstract should not include references, and abbreviations (except for units of measurement) should be avoided.
• The order of numbers and groups should match the main text exactly.
• The case should be briefly described, highlighting the key learning points.
• Abbreviations should not be used, except for units of measurement.
• Text, tables, and figures must be uploaded separately in the relevant sections of the submission system.
• Uploaded files must not contain any author or institutional information. Author, contact, and institutional details are collected separately in the system.
• The following documents must be completed and uploaded with the manuscript: copyright transfer form and potential conflict of interest form. These forms can be accessed on the journal’s website.

Introduction:

• It should include a brief and clear explanation of the background of the topic.
• It should highlight the differences from previously published studies and the gaps in the literature. The objectives of the study should be clearly stated.
• It is recommended to be around 300 words.

Methods:

• At the beginning of the section, approval from the Local Research Ethics Committee and written informed consent should be mentioned.
• The techniques and processes used should be explained in detail so that readers can interpret and replicate the research.
• Any modifications to published methods should be explained and appropriately referenced.
• If special equipment is used, the manufacturer’s information (including city and country) should be provided in parentheses.
• Drugs should be identified by their internationally recommended generic names (e.g., adrenaline, noradrenaline).
• Inclusion/exclusion criteria and the rationale for the sample size should be stated.

Results:

• Results should be presented in the following format: mean (SD), median (IQR [range]), or number (percentage).
• All measurements should be presented in the same order as described in the Methods section.
• Information presented in graphs or tables should not be repeated in the text.
• Avoid meaningless decimal precision and use 95% confidence intervals whenever possible.
• Exact p-values should be provided instead of p < 0.05 (e.g., p = 0.023).

Discussion:

• Findings should be interpreted within the context of existing knowledge. Limitations should be mentioned if applicable.
• The discussion should end with a concluding paragraph or statement.

Conflicts of Interest:

• At the end of all articles, funding and potential conflicts of interest should be stated:
• "No external funding was received, and no conflicts of interest were declared."
• "Funded by the XXXX Association, grant no: yyyy."

References:

• References should be formatted according to the Vancouver style.
• In-text citations should be numbered as [1], [2], etc.
• Consecutive numbers should be written as [1-3].
• References should be listed in the order they first appear in the text.
• Websites should be listed like regular references, and the access date should be provided: (accessed: 01/01/2025).
• If there are seven or more authors, list the first three authors followed by "et al."

Examples:

1. Author AB, Author CD. Title of paper. AbbreviatedJournalTitle 2025;12: 123-4.
2. Author AB, Author CD, Author EF, et al. Seven or more authors. AbbreviatedJournalTitle 2025 Dec 15; doi xx.xxxx/xxx.xxxxxx.
3. Author AB, Author CD, what’s the point? (chapter title). In: Editor GH, Editor IJ, eds. Title of Book. Place: Publisher, 2025: 345-67.
4. Author AB. BookTitle, 5th edn. Place: Publisher, 2025.
5. Author(s) of website. Title of document/page, 2025. https://akademi.tard.org.tr/kilavuz

Reference Check (Retracted Articles):

• The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) requires authors to ensure that references do not cite retracted articles.

Tables:

• Tables should be included in the same file as the text but placed after the References section (not within the text).
• Table captions should be placed immediately above the table.
• The caption should be descriptive enough for readers to understand the table without referring to the text.
• The caption should explain whether values represent mean (SD), number (percentage), etc.
• Abbreviations:
• Abbreviations used in the table should be explained in footnotes the first time they appear.

Figures:

• Figures may include multiple panels, and panels should be labeled as (a), (b), etc.
• Figures should not be embedded in the text file but submitted as separate files.
• Preferred figure format is high-resolution JPEG.
• Resolution requirements: At least 300 DPI.
• Image files should not exceed 10 MB.
• 3D graphics should be avoided and used only when necessary.

Ethical Considerations for Photographs:

• Ensure that appropriate informed consent and ethical permissions are obtained for patient photographs. If not necessary, patients' eyes should not be visible.

7. Language and Writing Guidelines

Language Preferences:

• ANCRI follows English language writing conventions.
• Clear and concise language is preferred; avoid unnecessarily complex sentences.
• Active voice is preferred.
• Avoid unnecessary and well-known medical jargon.

5. Submission Process

Covering Letter:

• A covering letter is not required but is recommended.

Title Page:

• Article type.
• Title: Clear and descriptive, not exceeding 20 words. (Should not state results or pose a question.)
• Short Title: Maximum of 60 characters.
• Maximum number of authors is seven (10) for Research Articles and five (5) for other article types. Additional contributors should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section.
• Authors' positions, departments (academic titles should not be included), institutions, city, and country.
• Authors' social media accounts (optional).
• Corresponding author’s name and correspondence address.

Role of the Submitting Author and Corresponding Author:

• Anesthesia and Critical Care Reports and Imaging takes the responsible conduct of research very seriously. Each article must have one Submitting Author and one Corresponding Author. One author may assume both roles.
• The Submitting Author is the primary contact and manages all communication with the journal during submission, peer review, and the publication process. At the time of submission, they must confirm the validity and legitimacy of the data on behalf of all authors. They are responsible for proofreading and approving the final version.
• The Corresponding Author must have ongoing responsibility and accessibility for the research and publication.
• Text, tables, and figures must be uploaded separately in the relevant sections of the submission system.
• Uploaded files must not contain any author or institutional information. Author, contact, and institutional details are collected separately in the system.
• The following documents must be completed and uploaded with the manuscript: copyright transfer form and potential conflict of interest form. These forms can be accessed on the journal’s website.

6. Review and Publication Process

• All submitted articles are first checked by the Editorial Office for compliance with the guidelines on this page and then forwarded to the Editor-in-Chief. Please note that submissions that do not comply with these instructions will be returned to the author for revision.
• All submissions undergo single-blind peer review by at least two reviewers. This review includes the Editor-in-Chief, at least one Editor, and external reviewers when necessary. The Editor-in-Chief’s decision to accept or reject is final. Articles authored by a member of the Editorial Board require an additional external review before acceptance. The median time from submission to the first decision is less than three weeks.
• When an article is accepted, the author designated as the official corresponding author will receive an email to log in to Author Services via the ANCRI Author Licensing Service to complete a copyright form or license agreement on behalf of all authors. Click here for more details.
• After acceptance, the article undergoes sub-editing by an Editor, which usually involves clarifying some points and making changes to align with the journal’s style. The editorial team aims to assist in improving the article and enhancing its readability. The article is then sent to the Production department, and a series of proofs are provided to the author via ANCRI Author Services. Authors are expected to keep changes during the proof stage to a minimum; excessive changes may incur a fee.
• Withdrawal: Authors wishing to withdraw their manuscript at any stage after submission must send an email to journalancri@gmail.com stating their reasons. All authors will be required to confirm their agreement with this request and the stated reason. A manuscript is considered no longer under consideration by ANCRI only after confirmation by the Editor-in-Chief.

Material Retention Policy:

• Unless specifically requested, ANCRI destroys all printed or electronic materials submitted two months after the publication date. If you wish to request the return of submitted materials and have not yet done so, please contact the Editorial Office or Production Editor as soon as possible.

7. Post-Publication

Access and Sharing:

• When the article is published online:
• The author will receive an email notification via Author Services if requested.
• The link to the published article can be shared via social media.
• The author can access the article for free after accepting the terms of use.

8. Disclaimer

• ANCRI, the Publisher, the Editorial Board, and the Editors cannot be held responsible for errors or consequences arising from the use of information contained in this journal. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of ANCRI, the Publisher, the Editorial Board, or the Editors. The publication of advertisements does not imply endorsement by the Association, Publisher, or Editorial Board of the products advertised.

9.Editorial Office Contact Information:
Editorial Office: journalancri@gmail.com