Bja Apr 2026

Including systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Initially, the BJA follows a policy, allowing authors to submit manuscripts as a single Word or PDF file without strict formatting. However, once a paper is accepted for revision, it must follow detailed standards: Format: Submissions must be in Word format . Including systematic reviews and meta-analyses

For the , the "proper paper" refers to the specific formatting and submission guidelines required for manuscript acceptance. Manuscript Submission Requirements For the , the "proper paper" refers to

Concise updates or "how-to" descriptions (max 250 words less than standard articles). Guideline Articles: Must adhere to the AGREE checklist . Visuals & Metadata Guide for authors - British Journal of Anaesthesia Visuals & Metadata Guide for authors - British

Pages should be numbered in the top right-hand corner , starting with the title page.

The BJA and its sister publications, BJA Open and BJA Education, accept various paper types: Clinical and laboratory investigations.