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American Journal Of Emergency Medicine

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine publishes work across the full spectrum of emergency care, covering acute adult and pediatric medicine and surgery, including trauma, toxicology, critical care, resuscitation, emergency medical services, behavioral emergencies, and environmental medicine. The journal invites original research, reports, correspondence, and opinion, emphasizing submissions that are significant, valid, and clearly written, with methods described in sufficient detail to allow rigorous evaluation. It generally does not publish surveys, qualitative research, papers focused on patient satisfaction, quality assurance, or didactics, or studies using data older than three years. AJEM follows ICMJE Uniform Requirements and is indexed in major databases such as Index Medicus, Excerpta Medica, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, ISI/BIOMED, and BIOSIS.

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Subject Emergency Medicine
Impact Factor 2.2
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0735-6757
eISSN 1532-8171
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid: Optional open access APC USD 4,160; no fees for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Contributions

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should be uploaded as a separate file during submission. Specific content requirements are not detailed.
Title Page Upload a separate title page including the manuscript title; full author names; affiliations with superscript letters; and the corresponding author’s email, postal address, and phone number.
Abstract An abstract of up to 250 words is required. A structured abstract is acceptable when appropriate and should summarize purpose, methods, key results, and conclusions.
Key Points Article highlights (3–5 bullet points, each ≤85 characters) are encouraged and should be uploaded as a separate editable file named “highlights.”
Main Manuscript Headings Use the IMRaD format: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and a concise Conclusion.
Reference Format Use a numbered style with in-text square brackets in order of citation. In the reference list, list the first six authors followed by “et al.” and abbreviate journal titles per LTWA.
Figures Upload figures as separate high‑resolution files (e.g., TIFF/JPG/PNG/EPS/PDF), numbered in sequence with a separate captions file. Do not embed figures in the manuscript text.
Tables Provide tables as editable text, numbered in order of appearance, and place them near the relevant text or on separate pages; include captions and any table notes.
Additional Documents Include a completed competing interests declaration (.doc/.docx) via Elsevier’s declarations tool, a funding statement, and CRediT author contribution roles. Provide ethics approval and informed consent statements where applicable, and a data availability statement is encouraged.
Word Count Approximately 2,750–3,000 words of text, excluding tables, references, and figure legends.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must be uploaded as a separate file; specific content guidance is not provided.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with article title, author names and affiliations, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract An abstract up to 250 words is required; structured abstracts are acceptable but not mandated.
Key Points Highlights (3–5 brief bullet points) are encouraged at submission and uploaded as a separate file.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow the IMRaD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) with a concise Conclusion where appropriate.
Reference Format Numeric references in square brackets ordered by first citation; journal names abbreviated per LTWA; list first six authors then “et al.”
Figures Figures should be uploaded as separate files with appropriate resolution and a separate captions file; number figures sequentially.
Tables Submit tables as editable text, numbered and cited in the text, with captions and notes; place near relevant text or on separate pages.
Additional Documents Submit a competing interests declaration, funding statement, and CRediT contributions. Include ethics approval and consent statements when human subjects are involved; add a data availability statement where possible.
Word Count Approximately 2,000 words of text, excluding tables, references, and figure legends.
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Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should accompany the submission as a separate file. Authors planning unsolicited reviews should obtain prior permission by emailing the Editor with the required pre-submission information.
Title Page Provide a separate title page listing the title, all authors and affiliations, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract An abstract up to 250 words is required and should succinctly summarize the topic and key conclusions; a specific structure is not mandated for reviews.
Key Points Highlights (3–5 concise bullet points) are encouraged to increase discoverability and should be uploaded as a separate file.
Main Manuscript Headings Use a narrative structure appropriate for a review (e.g., Introduction, Discussion, Conclusion), ensuring a clear, logical flow.
Reference Format Use numeric citations in square brackets in order of appearance; first six authors then “et al.”; abbreviate journal titles per LTWA.
Figures Upload any figures as separate high‑resolution files with a separate captions document; number figures in the order cited.
Tables Submit tables as editable text with captions and notes; number and cite them in sequence; place near relevant text or on separate pages.
Additional Documents Before submitting unsolicited reviews, obtain permission by emailing the Editor with the topic, a 5‑year literature search, a list of related works you have authored, and a confirmation of exclusivity. Also include the standard competing interests declaration and funding/CRediT statements.
Word Count Approximately 2,750–3,000 words of text, excluding tables, references, and figure legends.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Include a brief cover letter as a separate file when submitting Correspondence.
Title Page Upload a separate title page listing the letter title, all authors with affiliations, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract Abstracts are not accepted for Correspondence; do not include an abstract.
Key Points Highlights are not required for Correspondence.
Main Manuscript Headings Use clear, concise headings as appropriate for a letter format; maintain a professional tone and focus on constructive scholarly dialogue.
Reference Format Use Vancouver style numbered references with square brackets; limit references to a maximum of five.
Figures If included, figures must be uploaded as separate files with captions; limit the combined number of figures and tables to three.
Tables If included, upload tables as separate editable files with titles/notes; the combined number of figures and tables may not exceed three.
Additional Documents Provide a competing interests declaration and funding statement if applicable. For Reader Comments on a published article, ensure submission occurs within 90 days of e-publication and maintain professional language.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should be uploaded as a separate file; specific content guidance is not provided.
Title Page Upload a separate title page with the manuscript title, author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required with a maximum of 250 words.
Key Points Key points/highlights are optional; if provided, submit 3–5 bullet points as a separate file.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize as Introduction, Case Presentation (patient details, diagnostics, ED management, outcome), Discussion, and a concise Conclusion.
Reference Format Use numeric citations in square brackets with a numbered reference list in order of appearance; abbreviate journal names per LTWA; list first six authors then “et al.”
Figures Upload figures as separate files with a separate captions document and number them in order of appearance; ensure appropriate resolution.
Tables Provide tables as editable text with captions and notes; number and cite them sequentially.
Additional Documents Include statements on patient consent and ethics approval as applicable, a competing interests declaration, funding statement (or statement of no funding), and CRediT roles.
Word Count Fewer than 800 words of text; abstract fewer than 250 words (unstructured).
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Recent Publications

The influence of emergency physician gender on patient experience surveys

Angela F. Jarman, Sevet Assatormasihkhah, Rebecca Leece, Sandra Taylor, Zainab Akinjobi, Bryn E. Mumma

10.1016/j.ajem.2025.11.028
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Hyperkalemic emergency department patients intubated with rocuronium or succinylcholine: Retrospective study of clinical outcomes

Patricia E. Simmer, Michael Perza, Young D. Cho, Elaine Boustila, Justin C. Stowens

10.1016/j.ajem.2025.11.030
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Vaginal injury resulting from blunt trauma: still an under evaluated entity

Gal Malkiely, Maya Paran, Daniel Sheffer, Miri Elgabsi, Mansoor Khan, Boris Kessel

10.1016/j.ajem.2025.12.002
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Enhanced prognostic model for mortality in patients with Fournier gangrene: Validation of the Fournier gangrene mortality index and integration of platelet count and PCO₂

İbrahim Altunok, Serdar Özdemir

10.1016/j.ajem.2025.12.004
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A global perspective on the accuracy of pediatric weight estimation methods in emergency care: A systematic review

Irrintzi Fernández-Aedo, Sendoa Ballesteros-Peña, Sandra Tobar-Cabrera, Gorka Vallejo-De La Hoz, Julia Fernandez-Alonso

10.1016/j.ajem.2026.01.030
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Frequently asked questions

Is American Journal Of Emergency Medicine open access?

American Journal Of Emergency Medicine is a hybrid journal, offering both traditional subscription-based publishing and open access options. Authors can choose to make their articles open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).

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What is the impact factor of American Journal Of Emergency Medicine?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for American Journal Of Emergency Medicine is 2.2. 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 American Journal Of Emergency Medicine?

Submission to first decision: 6 days; Submission to decision after review: 38 days; Submission to acceptance: 54 days; Acceptance to online publication: 3 days.

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Does American Journal Of Emergency Medicine require a cover letter?

Yes. A cover letter is required for all submissions and must be uploaded as a separate file in the submission system. The page does not specify detailed content requirements for the cover letter.

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How much does it cost to publish in American Journal Of Emergency Medicine?

This is a hybrid journal. Authors may choose optional open access for an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 4,160 (excluding taxes; reductions may apply during submission). For subscription publication, no publication fee is charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Emergency and Acute Care Studies Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Airway Management and Intubation Techniques