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European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery

The European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery is an international English-language journal and the official publication of the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES). It provides an interdisciplinary forum bridging research and hospital practice, publishing surveys and original papers on diagnostics and therapy across trauma and emergency surgery. The scope extends to related fields such as critical care medicine, neurotraumatology, new materials, and tissue engineering, and the journal incorporates the International Journal of Disaster Medicine.

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Subject Emergency Medicine
Impact Factor 2.2
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1863-9933
eISSN 1863-9941
Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover letters are optional; if included, use them to note any reuse of material and to disclose any unpublished material referenced in the manuscript.
Title Page Include a separate title page with the manuscript title, all author names and full affiliations, the corresponding author’s email, and ORCID iDs where available.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of 150–250 words with the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Include trial registration details at the end when applicable.
Main Manuscript Headings A specific structure is not prescribed, but use clear section headings and no more than three levels of subheadings. Define abbreviations at first use and maintain consistent formatting.
Reference Format Use numerical in‑text citations in square brackets (e.g., [1,2]). Number the reference list consecutively and include DOIs as full links when available; use standard journal title abbreviations.
Figures Embed figures within the manuscript text where cited. Upload high‑quality files (EPS/TIFF/MS Office); embed fonts and follow minimum resolutions (1200 dpi line art, 600 dpi combination, 300 dpi halftones).
Tables Tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in sequence, and include concise captions and appropriate footnotes. The guidelines do not specify a required placement within the manuscript.
Additional Documents Include a Competing Interests statement (required). Provide ethics approval and consent statements when applicable, a Funding statement, and a Data Availability Statement for original research. Clinical trials require a trial registration number.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover letters are optional; if included, mention any reuse of material and any unpublished sources referenced.
Title Page Provide a title page listing the manuscript title, all authors with full affiliations, the corresponding author’s email, and ORCID iDs where available.
Abstract An abstract of 150–250 words is required. A structured format is acceptable (e.g., Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusion), unless your topic warrants a different organization.
Main Manuscript Headings No fixed structure is mandated; organize logically with clear headings and no more than three heading levels. Define abbreviations at first use.
Reference Format Use numbered citations in square brackets and a consecutively numbered reference list. Include full DOI links when available and standard journal title abbreviations.
Figures Figures should be embedded in the manuscript at points of first citation; supply high‑resolution files and follow format and resolution standards (EPS/TIFF/MS Office; 1200/600/300 dpi as applicable).
Tables Number tables consecutively and cite them in order; provide a descriptive caption and any necessary footnotes. Placement within the manuscript is not specified.
Additional Documents A Competing Interests statement is required. Include Funding and, if applicable, ethics or consent statements. Data Availability Statements are generally required only for original research, not narrative reviews.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover letters are optional; you may use them to explain the context of the correspondence and to disclose any reuse of material or unpublished sources.
Title Page List the title followed by author names and affiliations immediately after the title, and provide corresponding author contact details. Where applicable, Correspondence should reference the article that it refers to in the title
Abstract Abstracts are not required for Correspondence; enter “not applicable” in the submission system’s Abstract field.
Main Manuscript Headings No specific structure is mandated; use clear headings as needed and limit to three levels of subheadings.
Reference Format Citations should be numeric in square brackets with a consecutively numbered reference list. Include DOI links where available.
Figures If figures are included, embed them within the text at first citation and provide high‑quality files adhering to the stated format and resolution requirements.
Tables If tables are included, number them consecutively, cite in sequence, and provide captions and footnotes. Placement within the manuscript is not specified.
Additional Documents Include a Competing Interests statement. Add any required ethics/consent statements if applicable to the content of the correspondence.
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Recent Publications

Anatomical implant region – a critical determinant for the osteogenic potency of small extracellular vesicles and rhBMP-2

Christian Deininger, Andrea Wagner, Florian Wichlas, Eva Rohde, Thomas Freude, Amelie Deluca, Johann Fierlbeck, Martin Holzleitner, Sascha Senck, Herbert Tempfer, Mario Gimona, Andreas Traweger

10.1007/s00068-025-03036-w
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Personalized surgical strategies: addressing burst abdomen (Interrupted vs continuous fascial closure) in emergency midline laparotomies- “Randomised controlled trial”

Pushpendra Malik, Prakash Raj, M. K. Garg, Chander Bhan, Mukesh Sangwan, Sanjeev Singla, Ajender

10.1007/s00068-025-03044-w
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Accuracy of a new innovative automatic sensor system (ADEPTH®) for measuring drill hole depth in orthopedic surgery

Kees Cirkel, Bas de Hartog, Kim de Jong, Job N. Doornberg, Wierd P. Zijlstra

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Acute total hip replacement of acetabular fractures with cementless modular revision cups in patients older than 55 years: a retrospective cohort study

Mohammed Rashed, Frank Hildebrand, Ulf Hofmann, Klemens Horst, Benedikt Hürtgen, Eftychios Bolierakis, Till Berk, Hatem Alabdulrahman

10.1007/s00068-025-03045-9
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A review on the utility of sensitivity analysis in trauma research: Methods and challenges from recent trauma studies

Ayman El-Menyar, Ahammed Mekkodathil, Hassan Al-Thani, Brad H. Pollock

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Frequently asked questions

Is European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery open access?

European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery 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 European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery 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 European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery?

The journal reports a submission to first decision (median) of 9 days.

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Does European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery require a cover letter?

Cover letters are not indicated as mandatory. If provided, they should note any reuse of material and mention any unpublished material included in the manuscript.

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How much does it cost to publish in European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery?

This is a hybrid journal offering optional open access via Springer Nature’s Open Choice. Article Processing Charges (APCs) apply for open access and vary by journal (see Springer’s APC list). Authors choose the publishing model after acceptance and arrange rights and any associated publication costs. Color illustrations are free of charge for online publication, and color in the journal is free as stated.

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Research Topics

Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Hip and Femur Fractures Bone fractures and treatments Trauma Management and Diagnosis