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Journal Of Critical Care

The Journal of Critical Care is a leading international, peer‑reviewed journal and the official publication of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care (WFICC) and the Society for Complex Acute Illness (SCAI). Its mission is to improve patient care by publishing manuscripts that provide new or updated information that can be integrated into clinical practice across critical care medicine, with the exception of experimental research. The journal features contributions from an internationally representative editorial board and welcomes a range of manuscript types relevant to intensive and critical care practice.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0883-9441
eISSN 1557-8615
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC USD 3,430 (excluding taxes) for open access; no publication fee for subscription articles

Submission Instructions

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

Original Research

Title Page Include a separate title page with the article title; full author names and affiliations (with superscript letters and full postal addresses); and the corresponding author’s email and contact details. Present/permanent addresses may be noted in footnotes.
Abstract An abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. It should concisely state the study purpose, principal results, and major conclusions and avoid references and non‑standard abbreviations.
Key Points Highlights are encouraged but not mandatory. Provide 3–5 bullet points, each up to 85 characters, in a separate editable file named “highlights.”
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the manuscript into clearly defined sections appropriate to the content. Include Acknowledgements (before references), Author Contributions using CRediT roles, Funding, and optional Appendices labeled A, B, etc.
Reference Format Use numeric Vancouver style with in‑text square brackets and references ordered by first citation. List up to six authors then “et al.”; abbreviate journal titles per LTWA and include DOIs where available.
Figures Upload figures/images/artwork as separate high‑resolution files (e.g., TIFF/JPG/PNG at required dpi; vector EPS/PDF with embedded fonts). Provide captions in a separate file; cite and number figures sequentially.
Tables Submit tables as editable text, not images. Place next to relevant text or on separate page(s) at the end; number consecutively, provide captions and table notes, and cite each table in the text.
Additional Documents Include a competing interests declaration (Word file via the declarations tool), funding statement, CRediT author contributions, ethics in publishing compliance, and permissions for copyrighted works. A data availability statement is encouraged; supplementary files may be submitted.
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Meta-analysis and Narrative Reviews

Title Page Include a title page with article title; author names and affiliations; and corresponding author’s contact information.
Abstract A 250‑word maximum abstract is required, summarizing objectives, methods (as appropriate), principal findings, and conclusions; avoid references and undefined abbreviations.
Key Points Highlights are encouraged (3–5 bullets, ≤85 characters each) submitted as a separate editable file.
Main Manuscript Headings Use structured sections appropriate to the review/meta‑analysis and clearly delineate methods and findings. Include Acknowledgements, CRediT roles, Funding, and Appendices if used.
Reference Format Numeric Vancouver style with bracketed in‑text citations ordered by appearance; follow journal guidance on author limits, journal title abbreviations, and DOIs.
Figures Upload figures/flow diagrams as separate files at the required resolutions; provide captions in a separate file and number figures sequentially.
Tables Submit editable tables (e.g., evidence summaries) near first mention or at the end; number and title each; include explanatory notes.
Additional Documents Provide a competing interests declaration, funding statement, CRediT author contributions, and any required permissions. Follow the journal’s linked requirements article for this category; supplementary files may be included as appropriate.
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Reviews

Title Page Provide a title page with article title; full author names and affiliations (with superscripts and full addresses); and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract A concise abstract of up to 250 words is required, summarizing scope, key findings, and conclusions without references or unexplained abbreviations.
Key Points Highlights are encouraged (3–5 bullets, maximum 85 characters each) and should be submitted as a separate editable file.
Main Manuscript Headings Use clear section headings suited to the review’s organization. Include Acknowledgements, CRediT Author Contributions, Funding, and any Appendices as needed.
Reference Format Numeric Vancouver style with in‑text square brackets and reference list ordered by appearance; abbreviate journal titles per LTWA and include DOIs when possible.
Figures Upload figures as separate files meeting resolution/format guidelines; provide a separate caption file and number figures sequentially.
Tables Provide editable tables placed near first mention or at the end; number, title, and cite each table; include notes below the table body.
Additional Documents Submit a conflicts of interest declaration (via declarations tool Word file), funding statement, CRediT roles, and permissions where applicable. Include a data statement if relevant; supplementary files may be included.
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Research Letters

Title Page Provide a title page with the article title; author names and affiliations; and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract An abstract of up to 250 words is required unless otherwise indicated by the editorial office; keep it concise and free of citations and non‑standard abbreviations.
Key Points Highlights are optional for this short format; if provided, submit 3–5 bullets (≤85 characters each) in a separate file.
Main Manuscript Headings Use brief, clearly labeled sections suitable for a concise communication. Include Acknowledgements, CRediT roles, and Funding statements as applicable.
Reference Format A maximum of 5 references is allowed.
Figures Up to one figure may be included; no supplementary material is permitted.
Tables Up to one table may be included; no supplementary material is permitted.
Additional Documents Supplementary material is not permitted for research letters.
Word Count Research letters must not exceed 600 words.
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Editorials

Title Page Include a title page with the piece title; author names and affiliations; and corresponding author’s contact details.
Abstract A short abstract (≤250 words) is required unless otherwise directed; keep it concise and free from references and unexplained abbreviations.
Key Points Highlights are encouraged (3–5 bullets, ≤85 characters each) to aid discoverability; submit as a separate file.
Main Manuscript Headings Use clear, logical headings appropriate to an editorial format. Include Acknowledgements (if any), CRediT roles (if multi‑author), and Funding as applicable.
Reference Format Apply numeric Vancouver style with bracketed citations and ordered reference list; follow journal abbreviation and author‑limit conventions.
Figures If figures are used, upload as separate files with required resolution/format and provide captions separately; cite figures in sequence.
Tables If tables are used, submit editable tables placed near first mention or at the end; number, title, and cite them and include notes as needed.
Additional Documents Include a conflicts of interest declaration and funding statement where applicable; permissions are required for any third‑party content.
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Letter to the Editor

Title Page Provide a title page with letter title (if applicable), author names and affiliations, and corresponding author contact details. Must refer to an article published in Journal of Critical Care within three months of the article’s "Available Online Date".
Abstract An abstract up to 250 words is required unless otherwise specified by the editorial office.
Key Points Highlights are optional; if included, provide 3–5 bullets (≤85 characters each) as a separate file.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the letter succinctly with clear headings as appropriate. Include any required statements (Acknowledgements, CRediT roles, Funding) if relevant.
Reference Format Use numeric Vancouver style with bracketed in‑text citations and an ordered reference list; abbreviate journal titles and include DOIs where available.
Figures If a figure is included, upload as a separate file meeting resolution/format requirements; provide a separate caption and cite in order.
Tables If a table is included, submit as editable text near first mention or at the end; number, title, and cite it.
Additional Documents Provide a competing interests declaration and funding statement as applicable; permissions are required for any third‑party content referenced or reproduced.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Journal Of Critical Care open access?

Journal Of Critical Care 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 Journal Of Critical Care?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Journal Of Critical Care is 2.9. 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 Journal Of Critical Care?

Submission to first decision is typically 4 days; submission to decision after review averages 49 days; submission to acceptance averages 85 days; acceptance to online publication averages 9 days.

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How much does it cost to publish in Journal Of Critical Care?

This hybrid journal offers an open access option with an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of USD 3,430 (excluding taxes). The amount payable may be reduced at submission if applicable. Authors choosing the subscription route incur no publication fees, and articles are made available to subscribers.

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