Article Processing Charges
International Journal of Anesthesia (IJAN) is a fully open access journal. Article processing charges support rigorous peer review, expert editorial coordination, professional production, and long term hosting for perioperative medicine research that improves patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Transparent And Fair APCs
Charges are assessed only after acceptance and never influence editorial decisions.
- Invoices issued after acceptance
- Waiver requests reviewed separately
- Institutional billing available
What The APC Supports
Clinical Expert Review
Manuscripts are evaluated by anesthesiologists, pain medicine specialists, and critical care researchers who understand perioperative complexity and clinical relevance.
Professional Production
Copyediting, formatting, and metadata enrichment ensure your results are clear, citable, and discoverable across scholarly systems.
Global Reach
Open access distribution ensures immediate visibility for clinicians and researchers in all regions and healthcare settings.
Article Processing Charges
APCs apply only after acceptance and are not a criterion for editorial decisions.
- Clinical and translational studies
- Perioperative outcomes research
- Pharmacology and device trials
- DOI and indexing support
- Systematic or narrative reviews
- Guideline and protocol synthesis
- Clinical practice insights
- Global dissemination
- Rapid communications
- Case and safety notes
- Methods briefs
- Concise clinical updates
Support For Authors And Institutions
Waivers And Discounts
IJAN considers fee reductions for early career researchers and authors without sufficient funding. Waiver requests are reviewed separately from peer review to protect editorial independence.
Institutional Invoicing
Universities and hospitals can request centralized billing. We provide invoices and documentation to support departmental approvals.
Payment Timing
Invoices are issued only after acceptance. Payment options are flexible for funders and institutional payment workflows.
Transparent Policies
APC information is available before submission so you can plan funding and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Prepare APC Coverage Early
Funding Alignment
Confirm APC eligibility with your funder or institution and include any grant or cost center information requested upon acceptance.
Invoice Support
We can provide itemized invoices and documentation for audits or reporting requirements.
IJAN invoices after acceptance. Editorial decisions are based on scientific quality, clinical relevance, and research ethics.
Ready To Submit To IJAN?
Choose your preferred submission route. For APC or waiver questions, email [email protected].
How IJAN Applies APCs
APCs are assessed only after a manuscript is accepted. The editorial team and reviewers do not receive information about payment status, waiver requests, or billing arrangements during review. This separation ensures that decisions are based on scientific quality, clinical importance, and ethical compliance rather than funding status.
For anesthesia research, many studies are funded by hospitals, professional societies, or grant agencies. IJAN works with institutional billing offices to support purchase orders, cost centers, and grant accounting. If you require documentation for reporting or audit purposes, the editorial office can provide itemized invoices and confirmation letters.
Waivers are considered for early career researchers and authors working in resource limited settings. Waiver eligibility is assessed through a brief request that outlines funding constraints, institutional support, and any grant limitations. Waiver decisions are finalized by the editorial office, independent of the peer review process.
- APCs are invoiced after acceptance and prior to production.
- Waiver requests do not affect editorial decisions.
- Institutional and funder payments are supported.
- Invoices can be issued to departments or research centers.
What You Receive From Open Access Publishing
Publishing in IJAN ensures immediate access for anesthesiologists, perioperative clinicians, and trainees worldwide. Open access accelerates clinical translation by removing subscription barriers, which is essential for time sensitive updates in airway management, analgesia protocols, and perioperative safety standards.
APCs also support persistent hosting, DOI registration, metadata deposits, and long term archiving. These services protect your work and make it easier for researchers to cite and build upon your findings.
Plan Funding Early
We recommend that anesthesia teams discuss APC coverage at the study design stage, especially for multi center trials and quality improvement projects. Early planning helps align grant budgets, departmental approvals, and institutional payment workflows before acceptance.
When submitting, note any funding restrictions that may affect invoice timing. The editorial office can coordinate with finance teams to issue invoices to a department, research office, or hospital system, and can provide supporting documentation for compliance reporting.
- Confirm funding eligibility and budget line items.
- Identify the correct billing contact and cost center.
- Request documentation for funder reporting.
- Notify the editorial office of any payment deadlines.
Administrative Notes
If a manuscript is withdrawn after acceptance and before production begins, partial refunds may be considered. Once production has started, charges typically cover editorial and processing costs. For questions about billing status or payment updates, contact [email protected].
Questions About Billing
Our team can assist with payment questions, waivers, and invoice updates. Early communication helps avoid delays once your article is accepted.
Flexible Payment Handling
Payments can be processed through institutional billing, departmental purchase orders, or grant accounts. If you need a specific invoice format or tax information, notify the editorial office after acceptance.
Need Assistance?
Contact [email protected] for billing questions, waiver forms, or invoice updates.
