As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
COVID-19 and impact on peer review
Aims and scope
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.
State of International Emergency Medicine
FEATURED PAPER: RACIAL OR ETHNIC EQUALITY IN ACUTE CARE PROCESSES
Multiple studies have found that race and ethnicity are associated with worse care delivery and clinical outcomes. Chun Mei Su et al. investigated the acute care processes in intracerebral hemorrhage among different racial and ethnic groups to determine whether disparities exist in this area and if so whether they are associated with worse outcomes.
FEATURED PAPER: HEALTHCARE IN TRANSITION IN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
Armenia, an ex-Soviet Republic in transition since independence in 1991, has made remarkable strides in development. A low-income country at the time of independence, Armenia is now classified by the World Bank as a high middle-income country. Despite of this, Emergency care has remained fairly undeveloped in the current drive to modernize. An investment in emergency systems can exponentially boost cardiac, stroke, and trauma care programs and thus the health of a nation. Sharon Chekijian et al. describe the current state of emergency care in Armenia using in-depth key informant interviews and review of published and unpublished internal United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ministry of Health (MOH) documents as well as data from the Yerevan Municipal Ambulance Service and international agencies.
Articles
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Use of sodium bicarbonate in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Non-penetrating traumatic psoas muscle hematoma presenting with gross hematuria: a case report
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Protecting providers and patients: results of an Internet survey of health care workers’ risk perceptions and ethical concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Preliminary report of drive-through screening COVID-19 screening process in a large suburban community
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Physical and mental health impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare workers: a scoping review
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The use of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in patients with hypotension in the emergency department
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Current methods of diagnosis and treatment of scaphoid fractures
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Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb – a review
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Fluid resuscitation in trauma: what are the best strategies and fluids?
FEATURED PAPER: COVID-19 - THE NEXT WAVE
Vulnerable sectors such as highly populated, closely packed urban residential areas, prison facilities or refugees living in overcrowded detention camps may facilitate virus circulation, underlining the unique challenge of curbing transmission in crowded living conditions. Charmaine Malenab Manauis et al. describe strategies implemented in Singapore in response to the evolving challenges encountered in the COVID-19 pandemics.
FEATURED PAPER: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN JAPAN
A super-aged society has been developing in Japan, and the emergency care system needs to change according to these new demographics and society’s needs. The focus has been shifting from critical care and trauma to medical and surgical conditions involving the elderly. K. Shimizu et al., in this review, discuss challenges (triage, ambulance diversion, and staffing) and possible solutions (public helpline, smartphone app system, coordination by designated hospitals, and government support), to shape future directions.
Announcing In Review
The International Journal of Emergency Medicine, in partnership with Research Square, is now offering In Review. Authors choosing this free optional service during the submission process will be able to:
- Share their work with fellow researchers to read, comment on, and cite even before publication
- Showcase their work to funders and others with a citable DOI while it is still under review
- Track their manuscript - including seeing when reviewers are invited, and when reports are received
See the full range of benefits in choosing In Review and how to opt in here
See how the platform looks like here
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We are delighted to announce that International Journal of Emergency Medicine is now part of the BMC family of journals. The BMC website already receives over 100 million views per year and has expanded beyond biomedicine into the physical sciences, mathematics and engineering disciplines to offer a wider portfolio of subject fields on a single platform for authors considering open access publishing. Bookmark our new URL and make sure to sign up to our article alerts so you can keep up with all of the latest research and articles and read more about BMC’s pioneering spirit.
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Annual Journal Metrics
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Speed
57 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
52 days to first decision for all manuscripts
98 days from submission to acceptance
19 days from acceptance to publication
Citation Impact
1.049 - SNIP (Source-Normalized Impact per Paper)
0.477 - SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
2.200 - Citescore
Usage
415,800 Downloads
459 Altmetric Mentions
- ISSN: 1865-1380 (electronic)
- ISSN: 1865-1372 (print)
