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Journal Of The American College Of Emergency Physicians Open

JACEP Open (Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open) is the official open access journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Complementing ACEP’s flagship Annals of Emergency Medicine, it welcomes high-quality reports spanning the full spectrum of emergency care and serves as a forum for work from ACEP committees and task forces. The journal is owned by ACEP, published by Elsevier, available online only, and publishes articles under Creative Commons licenses with authors retaining copyright. It is indexed in DOAJ, Emerging Sources Citation Index, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and deposits all articles in PubMed Central (PMC).

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Subject Emergency Medicine
Impact Factor 1.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2688-1152
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 2,600 APC (excluding taxes)

Submission Instructions

Journal Of The American College Of Emergency Physicians Open accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for original research submissions; a brief study summary is optional. If transferring from Annals of Emergency Medicine, outline proposed edits in the cover letter.
Title Page Upload a separate title page listing the article title, all author names and affiliations, acknowledgements, Declaration of Interest statement, and full contact details for the corresponding author.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) with the subheadings: Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Key Points A 100-word "Bottom Line" summary will be requested at acceptance to explain the gap, main findings, and importance in lay-friendly language.
Main Manuscript Headings Use the structure: Introduction (Background; Importance; Goals of This Investigation), Methods (Study design, Setting, Selection of Participants, Interventions/Exposures, Measurements, Outcomes, Data Analysis), Results, Limitations, Discussion (final concluding paragraph). No separate Conclusions section.
Reference Format Format references according to AMA 11th edition with superscript Arabic numerals in order of citation; abbreviate journal titles per LTWA and include DOIs when available.
Figures Embed figures in the anonymized manuscript for review and also upload each figure as a separate high‑resolution file (TIFF/JPG/PNG/EPS; typically ≥300 dpi for photos). Provide a separate captions file. Up to 7 total tables and/or figures can be included.
Tables Include tables within the anonymized manuscript near first mention or at the end, and number/cite them sequentially with captions and table notes. Upload as editable text (not images). Up to 7 total tables and/or figures can be included.
Additional Documents Include IRB/ethics approval statements and (if applicable) clinical trial registration details. Complete competing interests and funding disclosures, and add a declaration of any generative AI use.
Word Count Maximum 3,000 words (references, tables, figures, and legends excluded from the count unless otherwise stated).
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Systematic Review

Title Page Upload a separate title page with full author and affiliation details, acknowledgements, Declaration of Interest, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract Provide a narrative abstract up to 250 words summarizing aims, scope, and key elements.
Main Manuscript Headings Recommended sections: Introduction (Background; Importance; Goals), Methods (Study Design and Registration, Search Strategy, Selection of Studies, Data Extraction and Synthesis, Data Analysis), Results, Limitations, Discussion.
Reference Format Use AMA 11th edition with superscript numbering in order of citation and include DOIs when available.
Figures Upload figures (e.g., PRISMA flow diagram, forest plots) as separate high‑resolution files and embed within the anonymized manuscript for review; provide captions.
Tables Embed tables (e.g., study characteristics, quality assessments) in the anonymized manuscript or place at the end; number/cite sequentially and provide captions; submit as editable text.
Additional Documents Provide PRISMA checklist/flow diagram where available, registration details (e.g., PROSPERO ID), and competing interests/funding statements; include any AI-use declaration.
Word Count Maximum 3,000 words (excluding references and legends).
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Review Article

Title Page Provide a separate title page with article title, all authors and affiliations, acknowledgements, Declaration of Interest, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract A narrative abstract of up to 250 words is required; do not structure with IMRaD subheadings.
Main Manuscript Headings Authors may organize sections and subheadings appropriate to the topic; a clear logical structure is expected.
Reference Format Format references per AMA 11th edition with superscript numbering; abbreviate journal titles per LTWA.
Figures Embed figures in the anonymized manuscript and upload separate high‑resolution files with captions. Up to 7 total tables and/or figures can be included.
Tables Include tables within the anonymized manuscript or at the end; number and cite sequentially and provide captions; submit as editable text. Up to 7 total tables and/or figures can be included.
Additional Documents Include competing interests and funding statements and any required ethics considerations if applicable to the content; add a declaration of any AI use.
Word Count Maximum 3,000 words (excluding references and legends).
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Case Report

Title Page Provide a separate title page with article title, all authors and affiliations, acknowledgements, Declaration of Interest, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract A narrative abstract of up to 250 words is required to summarize the case and key findings.
Reference Format Use AMA 11th edition with superscript numbering in order of first citation.
Figures Embed figures in the anonymized manuscript for review and upload each figure separately as a high‑resolution file with captions; ensure minimal identifying detail. Up to 2 total tables and/or figures can be included.
Tables Include tables within the anonymized manuscript or at the end; number and cite sequentially with captions; submit as editable text. Up to 2 total tables and/or figures can be included.
Additional Documents Obtain and retain written patient consent for identifiable images (upload completed consent form if requested); include competing interests/funding statements and any AI-use declaration.
Word Count Maximum 1,500 words (excluding abstract, references, and figure/table legends).
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Brief Report

Title Page Upload a separate title page listing the article title, all author names and affiliations, acknowledgements, Declaration of Interest statement, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) with Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Key Points A 100-word "Bottom Line" summary will be requested at acceptance to contextualize the study for readers.
Main Manuscript Headings Use the same sectioning as Original Research (Introduction with Background/Importance/Goals; Methods; Results; Limitations; Discussion).
Reference Format Use AMA 11th edition with superscript numbering in order of citation; abbreviate journal titles per LTWA and include DOIs where available.
Figures Embed figures in the anonymized manuscript and also upload each figure separately as a high‑resolution file with a captions file. Up to 7 total tables and/or figures can be included.
Tables Include tables in the anonymized manuscript (near first mention or at end), numbered and cited sequentially with captions; submit as editable text. Up to 7 total tables and/or figures can be included.
Additional Documents Provide ethics approvals and trial registration if applicable, plus competing interests and funding statements and any AI-use declaration.
Word Count Maximum 2,000 words (excluding references and figure/table legends).
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Letter to the Editor

Title Page Provide a separate title page with article title, author name/affiliation, and corresponding author contact details; include any Declaration of Interest.
Abstract Abstract is not required for letters.
Main Manuscript Headings Free-form letter format focused on concise commentary; include citation to the discussed article when applicable.
Reference Format Use AMA 11th edition with superscript numbering for any references.
Figures Figures are rarely needed; if included, embed in the anonymized manuscript and upload as separate high‑resolution files with captions.
Tables Tables are uncommon; if included, embed within the anonymized manuscript, number/cite sequentially, and provide captions; submit as editable text.
Additional Documents Include a competing interests statement; no other specific documents are required unless figures include identifiable patient information, in which case consent is needed.
Word Count Maximum 500 words.
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Recent Publications

Opioid Prescribing Patterns of Board-Certified Emergency Physicians Compared With Other Physicians Practicing Emergency Medicine Among Medicare Part-D Beneficiaries Between 2018 and 2020 in the United States

Yachana Bhakta, Michael Gottlieb, Susan E. Farrell, Suzanne R. White, Kevin B. Joldersma, Melissa A. Barton, Chadd K. Kraus, Lyndsay Tyler, Bradley Chappell, Jonah Geddes, Diane L. Gorgas

10.1016/j.acepjo.2025.100324
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Not All Who Stagger Are Drunk: Ocular and Gait Abnormalities in a Young Adult

Barry J. Knapp, Jacob Knapp, Lily Kauffman, Hanna Kulbeth, Kean Feyzeau

10.1016/j.acepjo.2025.100291
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Constructive Appraisal of “Real-World Study Assessing Sensitivity and Clinical Utility of a Host-Protein Test in Adult Emergency Department Patients With Blood Culture Ordered”

Parth Aphale, Himanshu Shekhar, Shashank Dokania

10.1016/j.acepjo.2025.100319
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Mental Health Symptom Screening Among Adult Emergency Department Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jacob Langkiet, Elizabeth Hutzel-Dunham, Jennifer L. Brown, Michael S. Lyons, Caroline Freiermuth, Jon E. Sprague, Joshua Lambert, Robert S. Braun, Andrew K. Littlefield, Jennifer A. Frey, Daniel Bachmann, Jason J. Bischof, Michael V. Pantalon, Rachel M. Ancona, Amanda Carroll, Dan Petrovitch, Katie P. Himes, Brittany E. Punches

10.1016/j.acepjo.2025.100312
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Leveraging Observation Units for Disaster Response: Cases of Efficient Care Delivery in Disaster Incidents

Iyesatta M. Emeli, Mallika Singh, Esther Hwang, Irfan Husain, Christopher Caspers, Alexander Isakov, Michael A. Ross

10.1016/j.acepjo.2025.100307
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Frequently asked questions

Is Journal Of The American College Of Emergency Physicians Open open access?

Yes, Journal Of The American College Of Emergency Physicians Open 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 Journal Of The American College Of Emergency Physicians Open?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Journal Of The American College Of Emergency Physicians Open is 1.9. 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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Does Journal Of The American College Of Emergency Physicians Open require a cover letter?

A cover letter is required for Original Research submissions and may include a brief study summary. For manuscripts transferred from Annals of Emergency Medicine, the cover letter should outline the authors’ proposed edits for JACEP Open. Cover letter requirements for other article types are not specified.

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How much does it cost to publish in Journal Of The American College Of Emergency Physicians Open?

This is a fully open access journal. Authors of accepted papers pay an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of USD 2,600 (excluding taxes). Articles are published under a Creative Commons license with authors retaining copyright, and all articles are deposited in PubMed Central (PMC).

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Research Topics

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