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African Journal Of Emergency Medicine

African Journal of Emergency Medicine (AfJEM) is the official journal of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine and is an Africa-centric, peer-reviewed open access journal focused on supporting and advancing emergency care across Africa. The journal publishes original research, reviews, brief reports, commentary, and correspondence on scientific, ethical, social, and economic issues relevant to emergency care in African and other low- and middle-income settings. AfJEM emphasizes rigorous peer review, promotes strong African authorship and co-authorship, and aims to strengthen local research capacity while serving as an international voice for quality emergency medical care in Africa.

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Subject Emergency Medicine
Impact Factor 1.2
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2211-419X
eISSN 2211-4203
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 2,140 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

African Journal Of Emergency Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A cover letter must be uploaded as a separate file at submission.
Abstract A structured abstract (maximum 300 words) is required, using the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion; French-language submissions must provide this abstract in both English and French within the same 300-word limit.
Manuscript Manuscripts must follow the journal’s manuscript template and section conventions (including bold section headings and italic subsection headings without numbered headings) and are limited to 3,000 words for the main text, plus an abstract of up to 300 words and up to 50 references.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance with in-text citations using corresponding numbers in square brackets; journal titles must be abbreviated per the List of Title Word Abbreviations (using “Afr J Emerg Med” for this journal), with a maximum of 50 references.
Figures & Tables Up to 5 tables and/or figures are allowed in total, and tables must use a single grid or tab alignment rather than multiple grids or spaces.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter must be uploaded as a separate file at submission. Authors must contact the Editor in Chief before submitting a review article.
Abstract A structured abstract is required in English (and also in French for French-language submissions), with a maximum of 300 words.
Manuscript Manuscripts must be structured using the journal’s manuscript template and section/subsection conventions with bold section headings and italic subsection headings, without numbered headings.
References Maximum of 50 references is allowed for review articles.
Figures & Tables The title page must state the table and figure count; no specific maximum number of figures or tables is indicated.
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Abbreviated paper (previously Brief Research Report)

Cover Letter A separate cover letter file must be uploaded with the submission.
Abstract A structured abstract (max 300 words) is required, using the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion; French-language submissions must provide the abstract in both English and French within the same 300-word limit.
Manuscript Manuscripts must be structured using the journal’s manuscript template and section conventions with a maximum length of 1,500 words for the main text.
References The reference list must be numbered in order of appearance with corresponding numbers in square brackets in the text, and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations (including "Afr J Emerg Med" for this journal); limit: 10 references.
Figures & Tables Up to 3 tables and/or figures are allowed in total for an abbreviated paper.
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Commentary

Cover Letter A cover letter must be uploaded as a separate file at submission.
Abstract A narrative, unstructured abstract is required, with a maximum length of 300 words; French-language submissions must provide the abstract in both English and French within this limit.
Manuscript Maximum manuscript length is 3,000 words for the main text, and the manuscript must follow the journal’s specified template and section/subsection conventions with bold section headings and italic (unnumbered) subsections.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance with in-text citations in square brackets, journal titles abbreviated per the List of Title Word Abbreviations (using "Afr J Emerg Med" for this journal), and the reference list is limited to 50 references.
Figures & Tables The title page must state the table and figure count, but no specific limits, formats, or placement instructions for figures and tables are indicated.
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Editorial

Cover Letter A cover letter must be uploaded as a separate file at submission.
Abstract An abstract is not required; when prompted, enter the statement: "Not applicable: editorial."
Manuscript Maximum main text length is 1,500 words, and the manuscript file must follow the required editorial article structure specified by the journal.
References Use numbered references in order of appearance with in-text citations in corresponding square brackets; journal names must be abbreviated per the List of Title Word Abbreviations (journal abbreviation: Afr J Emerg Med.), with a maximum of 5 references.
Figures & Tables The title page must include a table/figure count, but no specific limits, placement instructions, file formats, or resolution requirements for figures and tables are specified.
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Recent Publications

Epidemiology and mortality predictors of acute poisoning in a Tunisian Emergency Department: a two-year retrospective study

Samia Bettout, Insaf Dlala, Nawel Farhat, Fatma Ben Salem, Achraf Belkacem, Sarra Kbaier, Meriem Mzahma, Amira Sghaier, Nahla Jerbi

10.1016/j.afjem.2026.101016
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Management and leadership competencies in Emergency Medicine specialist training: a review with implications for African programmes

Khan W, Lahri S

10.1016/j.afjem.2026.101014
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Emergency Department length of stay: a mixed-methods study in four Ethiopian public hospitals

Demessie Diriba Feyisa, Gada Edae Moti, Girma Gudina Debisa, Gadisa Tadasa Shaldo

10.1016/j.afjem.2026.101015
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Beyond awareness: Defining AI readiness in Emergency Medicine across health systems

Mert Gültekin

10.1016/j.afjem.2026.101017
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Factors affecting time-to-disposition at a district hospital emergency centre in Cape Town, South Africa

Gordon-Forbes CJ, Hoffe ME, Van Hoving DJ, Hendrikse C

10.1016/j.afjem.2026.101011
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Typical timelines include 65 days from submission to decision after review and 115 days from submission to acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should be uploaded as a separate file during submission along with the title page, manuscript, and other mandatory documents.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal operates under an open access model with an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of USD 2,140 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

Emergency and Acute Care Studies Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Disaster Response and Management Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

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