International Journal of Emergency Medicine is recruiting Editors. As the growth of the journal continues, we must also ensure that it is able to cope with increased submissions whilst maintaining our high editorial standards. Therefore, we are looking to expand our editorial team.
We encourage applications from researchers based in Europe and with a background in a range of subject areas, broadly covered by the below:
- Emergency Medicine
- Evidence Based Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Critical Care
- Clinical cases and images
- Pre-hospital care
The International Journal of Emergency Medicine is a high-quality Open Access journal which aims to bring to light the various clinical advancements and research developments attained over the world, thus helping the specialty forge ahead. It is directed towards physicians and medical personnel undergoing training or working within the field of Emergency Medicine. Disciplines covered include interesting clinical cases, the latest evidence-based practice and research developments in Emergency Medicine, including emergency pediatrics. The International Journal of Emergency Medicine focuses on the practice of Emergency Medicine in a variety of settings, from urban emergency departments and rural clinics in the developing world, to humanitarian and disaster situations. It aims to shed light on international advances in practice, education and research, with a single common goal: to reduce suffering and promote excellence in patient care worldwide.
Who are we looking for?
We are interested in individuals who are engaged and are willing to handle a minimum of two manuscripts per month within their field of expertise.
You should have a minimum of twenty research papers published in reputable peer-review journals.
Role and Responsibilities
As an Editor, your contribution to the journal would involve joining an international board of academic Editors who are responsible for checking the suitability of manuscripts within their field of expertise and guiding them through the peer review process. The core responsibilities of an Editor lie in three main areas: journal development, peer review and journal advocacy.
Journal development
The Editor highlights promotion-worthy content to the Publisher and Editors-in-Chief. The Editor provides feedback and suggests improvements for the journal. The Editor writes occasional reviews or commentaries for the journal upon invitation and suggests commissioning opportunities in their topic areas.
Peer Review
The Editor handles new manuscripts submitted to the journal, ensuring peer review is swift, thorough and efficient, and that appropriate peer reviewers are selected. The Editor ensures all manuscripts recommended for acceptance meet the standards and scope of the journal.
Journal advocacy
The Editor is an ambassador for the Journal in their field, encouraging submissions and highlighting the ethos, scope and aims of the Journal. Where called upon, the Editor assists the Editor-in-Chief in preparing and executing strategies to develop the journal.
Our Editors will receive training, and our in-house editorial team will also provide administrative support.
If you are interested in becoming an Editor for International Journal of Emergency Medicine, please complete the following form.