All manuscripts submitted to the Russian Journal of Anesthesiology and Reanimatology (Anesteziologiya i Reanimatologiya) undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Initial Editorial Assessment
Each submission is first evaluated by the editorial office to determine whether the manuscript fits the journal’s aims, ethical standards, and formatting requirements. Manuscripts that meet the preliminary criteria are forwarded for independent expert review.
Double-Blind Peer Review
The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review procedure. Manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject area of the submitted work.
Reviewer Selection
Reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, research experience, and recent publications in fields related to the manuscript topic. Members of the Editorial Board may assist in identifying suitable reviewers when necessary.
Confidentiality
All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and may not share, discuss, or use any unpublished material from the manuscript for personal or professional purposes without permission from the editorial office.
Reviewer Reports
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts for:
- Scientific originality
- Methodological quality
- Clinical and academic relevance
- Ethical compliance
- Clarity of presentation
- Validity of conclusions
Reviewer comments and recommendations are communicated to the authors anonymously.
Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer feedback and authors’ revisions, the Editorial Board makes the final decision regarding:
- Acceptance
- Minor revision
- Major revision
- Rejection
Additional expert, statistical, or methodological review may be requested when necessary to ensure the scientific integrity of the manuscript.
Revision Process
Authors receiving revision requests should submit a revised manuscript along with a detailed response to reviewer comments within the specified timeframe.
Ethical Standards
The journal adheres to internationally accepted publication ethics and peer review standards to maintain transparency, fairness, and academic integrity throughout the editorial process.
Quality Assurance
The Editorial Board continuously monitors and improves the quality and effectiveness of the peer review process to uphold high academic publishing standards.