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Journal Of Acute Medicine

Journal of Acute Medicine (JACME) is the official peer-reviewed open access publication of the Taiwan Society of Emergency Medicine, published quarterly by Airiti Press and dedicated to high quality scientific and clinical research across all fields of acute care medicine including emergency medicine, critical care, trauma, and health policy to promote and disseminate medical science knowledge and improve global health.

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Subject Emergency Medicine
Impact Factor 0.9
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 2211-5587
eISSN 2211-5595
Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

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

Full Length Article

Cover Letter The cover letter must be signed by the corresponding author and may optionally include a list of preferred or non-preferred reviewers.
Abstract A structured abstract (max 300 words) is required, accompanied by 3–5 relevant keywords.
Manuscript Maximum main-text length is 3500 words.
References Reference list must include only cited works and should not exceed 40 references; journal title abbreviations must follow MEDLINE conventions, and website references must include author, title, URL, and access date.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate image files named by figure number and format (e.g., “Fig1.tif”, “Fig2.jpg”), with legends that define all symbols and abbreviations. Full Length Articles may contain a maximum of 6 tables and/or figures.
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Review Article

Cover Letter The cover letter must be signed by the corresponding author and may optionally include a list of preferred or non-preferred reviewers.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required, up to 300 words, followed by 3–5 relevant keywords.
Manuscript No specific overall section structure (e.g., IMRaD) is specified for Review Articles. Review Articles have a word limit of 4500 words.
References No specific named citation style (e.g., AMA, Vancouver, APA) is indicated beyond the described formatting rules. Review Articles should include no more than 100 references.
Figures & Tables No specific figure resolution requirements are indicated. Review Articles may contain a maximum of 6 tables and/or figures.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required, stating the manuscript title, full author names and institutional affiliations, corresponding author contact details, a statement of exclusive submission, disclosure of non-author contributors, and a list (with copies) of similar related manuscripts; the letter must be signed by the corresponding author, and may optionally list preferred or non-preferred reviewers.
Abstract An abstract is required (can be unstructured), with a maximum length of 300 words.
Manuscript Brief Reports have a maximum main text length of 1500 words; no specific section structure is specified in the submission guidelines for this journal.
References References are limited to a maximum of 10, listed in order of citation with authors’ surnames and initials, article title, MEDLINE-abbreviated journal name, year, volume, inclusive pages, and DOI when available; list all authors up to six, and for seven or more authors list the first three followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include a maximum of 2 tables and/or figures in total, with figures submitted as separate image files named by figure number and format (e.g., “Fig1.tif”, “Fig2.jpg”) and tables and figures numbered consecutively in order of citation.
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Case Report

Cover Letter The cover letter must be signed by the corresponding author and may optionally include a list of preferred or non-preferred reviewers.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Case Reports (max 300 words) and should be followed by 3–5 relevant keywords.
Manuscript The main text should be typed double-spaced on A4 paper with 2.5 cm margins, with each major section starting on a new page. Case Reports have a word limit of 800 words.
References For references with up to six authors list all authors; for seven or more list the first three followed by “et al.”; website citations must include author, title, URL, and access date, and journal titles should follow MEDLINE abbreviations. Case Reports should include no more than 40 references.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate image files named by figure number and format (e.g., “Fig1.tif”, “Fig2.jpg”), and photomicrographs must include a scale marker and specify specimen type, original magnification, and stain in the legend. Case Reports may contain a maximum of 6 tables and/or figures.
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Letter to the Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required, stating the manuscript title, full author names and affiliations (with superscripted links), corresponding author contact details, a statement of exclusive submission (not previously published or under review), disclosure of non-author contributors, and a list (with copies) of similar related manuscripts; the letter must be signed by the corresponding author and may optionally include preferred or non-preferred reviewers.
Abstract Abstract word limit and structure are not specified for Letters to the Editor.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor have a maximum of 500 words and must be written in English (American spelling); specific internal section headings beyond a title are not specified.
References Include no more than 6 references, listed in order of citation and formatted with authors’ surnames and initials, article title, MEDLINE‑style abbreviated journal name, year, volume, inclusive page numbers, and DOI, listing all authors up to six and for seven or more authors listing the first three followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of 1 table or figure; figures must be submitted as separate image files named by figure number and format (e.g., Fig1.tif, Fig2.jpg), and tables and figures should be numbered consecutively in order of citation with informative legends or headings.
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Make Your Diagnosis

Cover Letter The cover letter must be signed by the corresponding author and may optionally include a list of preferred or non-preferred reviewers.
Abstract Abstract word limit is not specified.
Manuscript Make Your Diagnosis articles have a word limit of 500 words.
References Make Your Diagnosis articles may include no more than 4 references.
Figures & Tables Make Your Diagnosis articles may contain a maximum of 2 tables and/or figures.
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Recent Publications

Helium–oxygen mixture for treatment in upper airway obstruction; a mini-review

Anna Borglund Hemph, Jan G. Jakobsson

10.1016/j.jacme.2016.08.006
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A rare cause of refractory hyponatremia after traumatic brain injury: Acute post-traumatic hypopituitarism due to pituitary stalk transection

Ayse Betul Ergul, Alper Ozcan, Veysel Nijat Bas, Humeyra Aslaner, Selim Kurtoglu, Yasemin Altuner Torun, Ali Koc

10.1016/j.jacme.2016.09.001
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A rare case of isolated hepatic mucormycosis in association with hemophagocytosis syndrome

Chitra Mehta, Mohammed Tariq Ali, Yatin Mehta, Jasvinder Singh Anand, Joby V. George

10.1016/j.jacme.2016.08.005
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Risk of Guillain–Barré syndrome from fresh chicken in the United Kingdom

Benjamin R. Wakerley, Nobuhiro Yuki

10.1016/j.jacme.2016.09.002
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Kidney disease improving global outcome for predicting acute kidney injury in traumatic brain injury patients

Sara Ramtinfar, Shahrokh Yousefzadeh Chabok, Aliakbar Jafari Chari, Zoheir Reihanian, Ehsan Kazemnejad Leili, Arsalan Alizadeh

10.1016/j.jacme.2016.09.004
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Manuscripts are acknowledged within 2 weeks of submission and a decision on acceptance, rejection, or revision is usually communicated to the corresponding author within 10 weeks.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and must include the manuscript title, full names and affiliations of all authors, corresponding author contact details, a statement of originality and non-duplication, disclosure of contributors who do not meet authorship criteria, and information on related or similar manuscripts. Optional reviewer preferences may also be included.

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Research Topics

Trauma Management and Diagnosis Emergency and Acute Care Studies Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Abdominal Trauma and Injuries