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Emergencias

EMERGENCIAS is the scientific journal of the Spanish Society of Emergency and Emergency Medicine (SEMES), published by SEMES in Spain. It focuses on emergency and urgent care medicine and grants editorial freedom and independence to its Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Committee. The journal is widely indexed, including in Medline/PubMed, Science Citation Index Expanded, Journal Citation Reports, SCOPUS, EMBASE, CINAHL, SciELO, IBECS, IME, LATINDEX, DIALNET, and CUIDEN. Authors can access submission guidelines, responsibilities, and publication policies (including for English manuscripts) and submit via the journal’s online article manager.

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Subject Emergency Medicine
Impact Factor 6.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1137-6821
eISSN 2386-5857
Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

Emergencias accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for all Original Articles and must include the target section, significance of the work for emergency medicine, a statement of exclusivity (not published/submitted elsewhere), ethical compliance, conflicts/funding disclosures, and agreement to copyright transfer.
Title Page Upload a separate title page including English and Spanish titles, all author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact information, total word count, conflicts of interest, and funding sources.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of no more than 250 words with Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Do not include citations or undefined abbreviations.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow the IMRaD format: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Include trial registration details where applicable and reporting guideline flow diagrams (e.g., CONSORT, STARD, PRISMA) as appropriate.
Reference Format Use ICMJE/Vancouver style with numbered superscript in-text citations and an ordered reference list; use NLM journal abbreviations and list up to six authors followed by et al.
Figures Embed figures at the end of the manuscript or upload as separate high-resolution, editable files (minimum 300 dpi). Provide clear captions and explain abbreviations.
Tables Place tables at the end of the manuscript (each on a separate page) or upload as separate files. Include descriptive titles and explanatory footnotes with defined abbreviations.
Additional Documents Submit the signed author responsibility/copyright transfer forms for all authors, IRB/ethics approvals, clinical trial registration details (if applicable), patient consent documentation for identifiable data, and permissions for any reused figures/tables.
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Systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should justify the review’s relevance, confirm exclusivity, disclose conflicts/funding, and acknowledge use of PRISMA methodology.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with English and Spanish titles, author names/affiliations, corresponding author contact, word count, and disclosures.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract (≤250 words) consistent with PRISMA guidance, summarizing background, objectives, data sources, study selection, data extraction/synthesis, results, and limitations/conclusions.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow PRISMA: include sections on Methods (protocol/registration, eligibility criteria, information sources, search, study selection, data collection, risk of bias), Results (study selection flow, study characteristics, synthesis), and Discussion/Conclusions.
Reference Format Use ICMJE/Vancouver style with numbered superscripts; list up to six authors followed by et al., and use NLM abbreviations.
Figures Include PRISMA flow diagram and other figures at the end of the manuscript or upload as separate high-resolution files; ensure figures are editable (≥300 dpi).
Tables Place summary and evidence tables at the end of the manuscript (each on a separate page) or upload as separate files with clear titles/footnotes.
Additional Documents Upload authorship/copyright forms for all authors, protocol registration details (if any), and permissions for any reused content; disclose funding and conflicts of interest.
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Special articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should explain the contribution and context of the special article, confirm originality/exclusivity, and disclose conflicts and funding.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with bilingual titles (English/Spanish), author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact details, word count, and disclosures.
Abstract Include an unstructured abstract of 150 words or fewer that summarizes the article’s scope and key points.
Main Manuscript Headings No fixed structure is mandated; organize with clear headings appropriate to the topic to provide background, description, and implications.
Reference Format Use ICMJE/Vancouver style with numbered superscripts and NLM journal abbreviations; list up to six authors followed by et al.
Figures Figures may be appended at the end of the manuscript or submitted as separate high-resolution (≥300 dpi), editable files with captions.
Tables Tables should be appended at the end (each on a separate page) or uploaded separately with descriptive titles and explanatory footnotes.
Additional Documents Submit signed authorship/copyright forms for all authors and any permissions for reused material; disclose conflicts of interest and funding.
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Editorials

Cover Letter A cover letter addressed to the Editor in Chief is required and should confirm originality, disclose conflicts/funding, and outline the editorial’s contribution.
Title Page Include a title page with English and Spanish titles, author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact details, word count, and disclosures.
Abstract Abstracts are not required for Editorials.
Main Manuscript Headings No specific structure is prescribed; organize the commentary logically to address the topic or article under discussion.
Reference Format Use ICMJE/Vancouver style with numbered superscript citations placed before punctuation; list the first six authors followed by et al., and use NLM journal abbreviations.
Figures Figures may be placed at the end of the manuscript or uploaded as separate files; provide high-quality, editable images (minimum 300 dpi).
Tables Tables may be placed at the end of the manuscript (each on a separate page) or uploaded as separate files with clear titles and footnotes.
Additional Documents Each author must upload the signed authorship/copyright transfer form and provide any necessary permissions for reused material; disclose conflicts of interest and funding.
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Letters to the Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should identify the target article (if applicable), summarize the main point, and confirm originality and disclosures.
Title Page Include a title page with bilingual titles, author names/affiliations, corresponding author contact, word count, and disclosures.
Abstract Abstracts are not required for Letters to the Editor.
Main Manuscript Headings No specific structure is mandated; present a concise, evidence-supported argument or observation.
Reference Format Use ICMJE/Vancouver style with numbered superscripts and NLM abbreviations; limit references to 5.
Figures If included, provide one figure at the end or as a separate editable file (≥300 dpi) with a clear caption.
Tables If included, provide one table at the end or as a separate file, with a descriptive title and footnotes.
Additional Documents Submit signed authorship/copyright forms and any permissions for reused material; disclose conflicts/funding as applicable.
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Recent Publications

Treatment of acute infections caused by multidrug-resistant microorganisms in hospital-at-home care from the emergency department

Manuel Poyato Borrego, María Cristina Amodeo Arahal, José Miguel Cisneros Herreros

10.55633/s3me/028.2026
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Older adults and major cardiovascular events requiring emergency department consultation during the 1st wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the EDEN-4 Study

Pascual Piñera Salmerón, Javier Jacob, Òscar Miró, Guillermo Burillo-Putze, Eric Jorge García-Lamberechts, Francisco Javier Montero Pérez, Sira Aguiló, Cesáreo Fernández, Aitor Alquézar-Arbé, Ana Murcia Olagüenaga, Francisco Javier Díaz Miguez, Mar Sousa, Pedro Ruiz Asensio, Beatriz Paderne Díaz, Teresa Pablos Pizarro, María Ángeles de Juan Gómez, Núria Perelló Viola, Lourdes Hernández-Castells, Alejandro Cortés Soler, Violeta Delgado Sardina, Jesús Ángel Sánchez Serrano, Patxi Ezponda, Andrea Martínez Lorenzo, Juan Vicente Ortega Liarte, Raquel Hernando Fernández, Asumpta Ruiz Aranda, Juan González del Castillo

10.55633/s3me/027.2026
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Liquid cocaine as an alternative body-packing presentation: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in emergency department

Inés Perea Fuentes, César Barsen Pérez Izquierdo, Luz Divina Juez Sáez, Irene De Vicente Bernal, Belén Porrero Guerrero, José María Fernández Cebrián

10.55633/s3me/030.2026
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Assessment of the Risk of Bacteremia in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies in the Emergency Department: A Comparative Study Between Logistic Regression and Machine Learning Algorithms

Antonio Gallardo-Pizarro, Olivier Peyrony, Christian Teijón-Lumbreras, Ainhoa Castiella-Aranzasti, Ana Martínez-Urrea, Cynthia Terrones-Campos, Tommaso Francesco Aiello, Emmanuelle Gras, Pedro Castro, Cristina Pitart, François Camelena, Juan González del Castillo, Alejandro Avendaño, Òscar Miró, Josep Mensa, Josep M Nicolás, Álex Soriano, Carolina García-Vidal

10.55633/s3me/026.2026
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Hospital bed management and emergency department overcrowding: a long-standing unresolved issue

Antonio Juan Pastor

10.55633/s3me/024.2026
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Frequently asked questions

Is Emergencias open access?

Yes, Emergencias 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 Emergencias?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Emergencias is 6.3. 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 Emergencias?

Manuscripts undergo independent peer review. If revisions are requested, authors must submit revised manuscripts within 30 days along with a point-by-point response. After acceptance, proofs are sent to authors and corrections must be returned within approximately 72 hours. No average time-to-decision or time-to-publication is specified.

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Does Emergencias require a cover letter?

Yes. A cover letter addressed to the Editor in Chief is required for all submissions. It must include the preferred section, a brief explanation of the manuscript’s importance and its contribution to emergency medicine, a statement confirming the work is original and not under consideration elsewhere, disclosure of any prior overlapping publications and permissions, confirmation of adherence to ethical and authorship requirements (including conflicts of interest disclosures), agreement to transfer copyright upon acceptance, and a statement that the work complied with good clinical practice. Authors may also suggest impartial reviewers with no recent collaborations.

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Research Topics

Emergency and Acute Care Studies Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Poisoning and overdose treatments