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Aims and scope

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.

Annual Journal Metrics

  • 2022 Citation Impact
    3.2 - 2-year Impact Factor
    2.9 - 5-year Impact Factor
    1.323 - SNIP (Source Normalized Impact per Paper)
    0.773 - SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

    2023 Speed 
    35 days submission to first editorial decision for all manuscripts (Median)
    134 days submission to accept (Median)

    2023 Usage
    985,950 downloads
    682 Altmetric mentions