Message by Honorary Secretary, ISA National

Respected seniors and dear colleagues of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), It is indeed a proud moment for me to announce the arrival of Practical Evidence in Anaesthesia Knowledge (PEAK), the academic bundle of pride of the College of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (CISA). CISA itself is an academic enterprise recently set up by the ISA. CISA is the dream of Dr MV Bhimeshwar (President ISA National 2022-23), made into a reality by Dr. JV Divatia (President ISA National 2023-24) and functioning now in the tenure of Dr. Balavenkat Subramanian as President, ISA National. Nonetheless, I have been fortunate enough to work with all these three illustrious Presidents who have worked and are working relentlessly to leave their indelible marks in ISA on the sands of time. I am grateful to them and the Governing Council of ISA for believing in me and my capabilities and am honoured to be the first Editor-in-Chief of PEAK.

PEAK has been devised to enhance publication opportunities for the Indian anaesthesiologists who are often moving frantically from journal to journal in their attempt to publish. Review, revise, reject…is a common phenomenon observed in the world of publications. In fact, reputed journals have a high rate of rejection. It is not easy to publish articles in foreign journals, many of which give preference to articles coming from researchers belonging to their own country and many of which take exorbitant fees for publication which are beyond the scope of the non-funded researchers of our nation. This leads to academic despair and frustration. However, it is pertinent to note that there is always a place for publication of research, and finding the right place for publication and the right time is very important. PEAK will be a symphony of different categories of articles by anaesthesiologists from different areas of our nation, wherein every article, every author, every reviewer and every editor will play their part as a note.

Rooted in the rich heritage of ISA, PEAK is a popular journal in the making. We will strive to publish it regularly and in time and to achieve excellence in the quality of the published articles. PEAK will bloom to showcase the research and scientific evidence gathered by Indian anaesthesiology practitioners and researchers to the global community.

I heartily congratulate the Governing Council of ISA National and the office-bearers of CISA for PEAK and wish PEAK all the very best.

Long Live ISA!

Long Live CISA!

Long Live PEAK!

DR. SUKHMINDER JIT SINGH BAJWA

HONORARY SECRETARY, ISA NATIONAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, PEAK ACADEMIC SECRETARY, CISA