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: THE "HAPPY" HYPOGLYCEMIA
Hypoglycemia usually includes various neurological symptoms, which are the consequence of neuroglycopenia. When it is severe, it is associated with altered mental status, even coma. T. Loeb et al. report a case of "happy" hypoglycemia: a patient with severe hypoglycemia, completely asymptomatic, due to the increase of lactate production in response to tissue hypoperfusion following a hemorrhagic shock.
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.
FEATURED PAPER: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION IN SAUDI ARABIA
Despite increasing efforts in prevention and treatment, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) remains a global health issue. Most sudden cardiac arrests occur at home where bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation may strongly affect survival. R.M. Alhussein et al. evaluated the knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among individuals in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, who are not involved in health care.
Articles
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Diagnostic pitfalls: intramyocardial lymphoma metastasis mimics acute coronary syndrome in a diffuse large B cell lymphoma patient—case report
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Emergency medical dispatcher training as a strategy to improve pre-hospital care in low- and middle-income countries: the case study of Nepal
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The evaluation of using new trachea and skin manikins for practicing emergency anterior neck access
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Health care-based voter registration: a new kind of healing
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Physical and mental health impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare workers: a scoping review
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Current methods of diagnosis and treatment of scaphoid fractures
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The use of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in patients with hypotension in the emergency department
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Fluid resuscitation in trauma: what are the best strategies and fluids?
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Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb – a review
FEATURED PAPER: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The current COVID-19 pandemic has exposed existing weaknesses in public health infrastructure globally as well as the lack of preparedness and suboptimal response for such pandemic disasters, including for psychological aspects. Both the economic hardship and the continuous media coverage of alarming news have exacerbated this effect which also includes increased domestic violence.
M. Sheek-Hussein et al. discuss how addressing psychological effects may improve the disaster management of infectious 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
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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
51 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)