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Acute And Critical Care

Acute and Critical Care is an international, peer-reviewed open-access journal of the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine dedicated to improving the care of critically ill patients. It publishes high-quality, evidence-based research spanning basic science, experimental studies, translational research, and clinical investigations in critical illness and intensive care. The journal welcomes original research, reviews, editorials, letters to the editor, and Images in Critical Care, with an emphasis on clinically relevant insights that impact patient outcomes. It serves both Asian regional and global audiences as a platform for researchers worldwide and is published quarterly. The journal is indexed in ESCI, PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, KCI, KoreaMed, KoMCI, DOAJ, EBSCO, Crossref, Google Scholar, and ScienceCentral.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine
Impact Factor 2
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2586-6052
eISSN 2586-6060
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No APC; fees for reprints or color prints may apply

Submission Instructions

Acute And Critical Care accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter should confirm that all listed authors meet ICMJE authorship criteria and that no eligible contributor has been omitted.
Title Page Upload a separate title page including the full manuscript title (generic names for drugs), all author names and affiliations, a running head (≤50 characters), corresponding author contact information, conflicts of interest, funding details, ORCIDs, authors’ contributions, and acknowledgments.
Abstract A structured abstract of up to 250 words is required with the headings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Do not include citations.
Key Points Provide 2–3 Key Messages (total 50–100 words) that summarize the main findings and their significance.
Main Manuscript Headings Use the IMRaD structure with the following sections: Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results; Discussion. Include Conflicts of Interest, Acknowledgments, ORCID, Authors’ contributions, References, Tables, Figures, and Figure Legends.
Reference Format Use NLM/Vancouver numeric style with bracketed in-text citations. List up to six authors followed by “et al.” for more than six; abbreviate journal titles per the NLM Catalog and include page ranges.
Figures Upload figures as separate high-resolution files (TIFF preferred; JPEG acceptable) at ≥300 dpi and approximately 4 inches wide. Number figures sequentially and label multipart panels (A, B, etc.); include a separate legend file/section.
Tables Place each table on a separate page in the manuscript file, numbered in order starting with “Table 1,” with concise titles and lettered footnotes for statistics and abbreviations.
Additional Documents Submit the ICMJE Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for each author and a signed copyright/author agreement. Provide IRB/IACUC approvals and informed consent statements as applicable; clinical trials should include registry information and a data sharing statement (per ICMJE recommendations).
Word Count No overall word-count limit is specified for original articles; follow the structured sections and provide concise, complete reporting.
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Review

Title Page Follow the journal’s standard title page format, including author information and corresponding author contact details. Include disclosures and funding as applicable.
Abstract An unstructured abstract of up to 250 words in English is required.
Key Points Provide a Key Messages section following the abstract to highlight take-home points; specific number or length is not stated.
Main Manuscript Headings No specific section structure is mandated; authors may organize the manuscript logically to suit the topic.
Reference Format Format references per NLM style with numeric in-text citations in square brackets and standard journal abbreviations; up to six authors then “et al.”
Figures If figures are included, upload as separate high-resolution files (TIFF preferred; original JPEG acceptable) and provide detailed legends.
Tables If tables are included, place each on a separate page in order of citation with a brief title and appropriate footnotes.
Additional Documents Provide standard disclosures (conflicts of interest, funding), ethics statements if applicable, and author contributions/ORCIDs as per journal policy.
Word Count The main text should not exceed 5,000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures).
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Letter to the Editor

Abstract Abstracts are not required for letters.
Key Points Key messages or bullet-point highlights are not required for letters.
Main Manuscript Headings No specific headings are prescribed; present the letter as a brief communication focused on a single topic or response.
Reference Format Limit references to a maximum of 5, formatted in numerical order according to first citation.
Figures If figures are included, submit them as separate TIFF/JPEG files with clear legends and ensure they are cited in order within the text.
Tables If tables are included, embed them in the letter file with brief titles and superscript lettered footnotes.
Additional Documents Include any necessary disclosures (e.g., conflicts of interest) and acknowledgments as applicable.
Word Count The main text of the letter must not exceed 1,000 words.
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Recent Publications

Prognostic value of day 10 mobilization status for ambulation at hospital discharge in critically ill patients: a historical cohort study in Japan

Tsubasa Watanabe, Masatoshi Hanada, Yudai Yano, Masato Oikawa, Yosuke Morimoto, Takuya Fukushima, Hiroki Nagura, Yasutomo Tanaka, Rina Takeuchi, Terumitsu Sawai, Motohiro Sekino, Ryo Kozu

10.4266/acc.003775
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Evaluation for delirium and cognitive function in intensive care unit: reliability and validity of the Jikei Command Following Scale in Japan

Masachika Niimi, Yuki Hasegawa, Kensuke Taguchi, Hiroshi Ito, Kenji Higuchi, Masahiro Abo

10.4266/acc.000936
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Bedside muscle ultrasonography to detect fasciculations and support diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in a mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patient

Hiroyuki Kida, Taro Kanai, Masayo Morita, Takashi Hasegawa

10.4266/acc.002080
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Decisions about palliative care and social determinants of health in intensive care units: a scoping review

Hyeyoung Yun, Jung Yeon Kim, Eugene Han, Yeonsoo Jang

10.4266/acc.005000
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Risk factors for chest trauma associated with prehospital mechanical chest compression after non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a South Korean regional registry

June-sung Kim, Hannah Park, Won Young Kim

10.4266/acc.002225
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Frequently asked questions

Is Acute And Critical Care open access?

Yes, Acute And Critical Care is a fully open access journal. All articles are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication.

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What is the impact factor of Acute And Critical Care?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Acute And Critical Care is 2. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

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What is the time to publication for Acute And Critical Care?

First decision typically takes 61 days. Publication occurs about 40 days after acceptance. Overall submission to publication averages 122 days (based on the last 12 months).

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Does Acute And Critical Care require a cover letter?

Yes. The cover letter should confirm that all listed authors meet the ICMJE authorship criteria and that no eligible contributor has been omitted.

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How much does it cost to publish in Acute And Critical Care?

There are no author submission fees and no article processing charge (APC). However, authors may incur optional costs for reprints or color prints. The journal is open access under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (CC BY-NC 4.0), and copyright is transferred to the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine (KSCCM).

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Research Topics

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

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