Aims and Scope

AĞRI is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published four times a year (January, April, July, and October). It aims to advance clinical practice, research, education, and scientific communication in the field of pain management. The journal provides a high-quality platform for the dissemination of original, clinically relevant, and methodologically sound research that contributes to the diagnosis, management, treatment, and prevention of pain. Emphasis is placed on studies that translate scientific evidence into clinical practice and support continuous professional development.

Journal Scope

Submissions covering a broad range of topics in pain and related disciplines are welcomed, including but not limited to:

  • Acute and chronic pain management
  • Neuropathic pain and headache disorders
  • Postoperative and musculoskeletal pain
  • Pediatric pain
  • Pain-related quality of life studies
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches
  • Clinical outcomes and patient-reported measures
  • Pain education and innovative approaches

Particular emphasis is given to studies addressing practical clinical challenges, novel treatment techniques, diagnostic advances, and evidence-based approaches relevant to everyday pain management practice.

Article Types

The journal accepts the following manuscript types:

  • Original research articles
  • Review articles (systematic, narrative, or focused reviews)
  • Case reports and case series
  • "How to Do It" articles describing treatment or procedural techniques
  • Technical videos
  • Editorials and invited articles
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Interesting Image submissions

All submissions undergo a structured peer-review process to ensure scientific validity, ethical compliance, and clinical relevance.

Audience and Impact

The journal is intended for clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, specialists, and academics involved in pain care. Priority is given to manuscripts that offer practical value, support evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to improving patient outcomes and standards of care.

All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License and may be reused with proper attribution.