Minerva Anestesiologica is a hybrid journal published by Edizioni Minerva Medica that appears monthly. It is indexed in Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, EMBASE, PubMed/MEDLINE, Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), and Scopus, and reports an Impact Factor of 2.8. The journal is available in both print (pISSN 0375-9393) and online (eISSN 1827-1596) editions.
Submission Instructions
Minerva Anestesiologica accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Editorial
Cover Letter
Cover letters are optional; authors may use them to introduce the editorial and, if desired, suggest 2–3 potential reviewers with names, institutions, and email addresses.
Title Page
Include a short title, running title, author names with superscript numerals linking to affiliations, and identify the corresponding author with full contact details.
Abstract
Abstracts are not required for this article type.
Reference Format
Use ICMJE/Vancouver style with superscript Arabic numerals and a consecutively numbered reference list.
Figures
If figures are included, upload them as separate files and cite them sequentially in the text; include figure titles within the manuscript.
Tables
If tables are included, insert them within the manuscript using Word’s table editor, number with Roman numerals, and cite sequentially.
Additional Documents
Include applicable declarations: Conflicts of Interest (mandatory), Funding (as applicable), Authors’ Contributions (mandatory), Acknowledgements/Congress details (as applicable).
Letter to the Editor (Correspondence)
Cover Letter
Cover letters are optional; authors may introduce their correspondence and optionally suggest 2–3 potential reviewers with names, institutions, and email addresses.
Title Page
Provide a short title, running title, author names with superscript numerals for affiliations, and corresponding author details (marked with an asterisk).
Abstract
Abstracts are not required for this article type.
Reference Format
Cite references using ICMJE/Vancouver style with superscript Arabic numerals and list them in order of appearance.
Figures
If figures are included, upload them as separate files and cite them sequentially; include figure titles in the manuscript.
Tables
If tables are included, embed them within the manuscript using Word’s table editor, number in Roman numerals, and cite sequentially.
Additional Documents
Provide required declarations as applicable: Conflicts of Interest (mandatory), Funding (as applicable), Authors’ Contributions (mandatory), Acknowledgements/Congress details (as applicable).
Original Paper
Cover Letter
Cover letters are optional. If included, briefly introduce the manuscript and you may suggest 2–3 qualified, independent reviewers by providing their names, institutions, and email addresses.
Title Page
Include on the first page: short title without abbreviations, running title, full author names formatted with middle initial and surname, superscript numerals linking authors to complete affiliations, and an asterisk to identify the corresponding author with full contact details. Separate affiliations with semicolons.
Abstract
A structured abstract of 200–250 words is required, with the following headings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Key Points
Provide 3–5 key messages after the Conclusions section: 1–2 “What is known” points and 2–3 “What is new” points summarizing the study’s contribution.
Main Manuscript Headings
Follow an IMRaD-style format: Introduction; Materials and Methods (study design, participants, interventions, randomization, analyses); Results; Discussion; Conclusions. Place key messages after the Conclusions.
Reference Format
Use ICMJE/Vancouver style. Cite references in-text with superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance and list them consecutively using MEDLINE/PubMed journal abbreviations; list all authors when there are six or fewer, otherwise first six followed by “et al.”.
Figures
Do not embed figures in the manuscript. Upload each figure as a separate file via the submission system, provide figure titles in the manuscript, and cite figures sequentially in the text.
Tables
Embed tables within the manuscript file using Word’s table editor. Number tables with Roman numerals, include a clear title and any necessary notes, and cite them sequentially in the text.
Additional Documents
Include the following statements as applicable: Conflicts of Interest (mandatory), Funding (mandatory where applicable, including sponsor role), Authors’ Contributions (mandatory, with approval statement), Acknowledgements, and Congress presentation details. RCTs should include CONSORT adherence. A cover letter is optional and may propose reviewers.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Cover letters are optional and may be used to introduce the manuscript and suggest 2–3 potential reviewers with names, institutions, and email addresses.
Title Page
Include a short title, running title, full author names with superscript numerals linking to complete affiliations, and the corresponding author marked with an asterisk and full contact details.
Abstract
An abstract of 200–250 words is required. A specific structured format is not specified for reviews.
Reference Format
Use ICMJE/Vancouver style with superscript Arabic numerals for in-text citations in order of appearance; list references consecutively and use MEDLINE/PubMed journal abbreviations.
Figures
Upload figures as separate files; do not embed them in the manuscript. Provide figure titles in the manuscript and cite figures sequentially.
Tables
Insert tables within the manuscript using Word’s table editor, number them with Roman numerals, title each table, and cite them sequentially.
Additional Documents
Include Conflicts of Interest (mandatory), Funding (where applicable), Authors’ Contributions (mandatory), Acknowledgements (as applicable), and Congress details (as applicable).
Recent Publications
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Highlights from the October 2025 issue
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Frequently asked questions
Is Minerva Anestesiologica open access?
Minerva Anestesiologica is a hybrid journal, offering both traditional subscription-based publishing and open access options. Authors can choose to make their articles open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).
What is the impact factor of Minerva Anestesiologica?
The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Minerva Anestesiologica is 2.8. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.
What is the time to publication for Minerva Anestesiologica?
The journal indicates a fast and rigorous peer review process, but no specific timeline metrics are provided.
Does Minerva Anestesiologica require a cover letter?
A cover letter should accompany submissions. It is used to suggest 2–3 independent reviewers (with names, institutions, and emails), to include permissions for any reproduced material, to explain how the manuscript relates to any prior publications from the same study if applicable, and to submit required reporting checklists (e.g., CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA). The journal also asks authors to disclose any use of AI-assisted technologies in the cover letter and within the manuscript.
How much does it cost to publish in Minerva Anestesiologica?
The journal operates on a hybrid model and offers open access options; specific publication fees or APC amounts are not specified.
