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Published since 1809, JRSM articles range from evidence-based reviews and original research papers to commentaries and personal views. JRSM is an independent scientific and educational publication featuring well-argued debate on important clinical topics, with relevance to clinicians internationally.
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Subject
Medicine, General & Internal
Impact Factor
7.1
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0141-0768
eISSN
1758-1095
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Title-specific Sage Choice APCs apply; some society-owned titles may also charge page or publication fees in addition to the Sage Choice fee.
Submission Instructions
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by someone not listed as an author, if applicable.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be a single unstructured paragraph.
Manuscript
The main body of the manuscript must be no more than 3500 words. The manuscript must include a clear account of the methods used to gather the evidence for the review. The article must include declarations for Competing interests, Funding, Ethical approval, Guarantor, Contributorship, Provenance, and Use of generative AI, and may optionally include headings for Acknowledgements, Supplemental material, and ORCID iDs.
References
The manuscript may include up to 30 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include up to five tables or figures. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Tables must be editable text with a number and title, and figures must be numbered consecutively and accompanied by a title or legend.
Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by someone not listed as an author, if applicable.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objectives, Design, Setting, Participants, Main outcome measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The main body of the text must be 3500 words. Heading levels must be clear and logically ordered, and the manuscript must include a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article. Include at least five keywords after the abstract and provide declarations for Competing interests, Funding, Ethical approval, Guarantor, Contributorship, Provenance, and Use of generative AI, with optional headings for Acknowledgements, Supplemental material, and ORCID iDs.
References
The manuscript may include up to 30 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include up to five tables or figures. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. All figures and tables must be numbered and titled, figures must include legends, tables must be editable text rather than images, and figures that include a table must present it as a real text-based table.
Original Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must concisely state the purpose of the research, major findings, and conclusions.
Manuscript
Original Research manuscripts generally include an Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations section, and References. The manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article with all required subheadings, including 'Not applicable' where relevant.
References
References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the running text. Tables must be editable Word tables with a number and title, and figures must be numbered consecutively and accompanied by a legend or caption.
Letters
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and clearly state any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Main body text must be 300 words. Letter should start with the greeting: Editor,. Letter should include only the competing interests wording.
References
Letters may include up to 3 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a title or legend, and tables must be editable Word tables with a number and title rather than images.
Grand Round
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by someone not listed as an author, if applicable.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be a single unstructured paragraph.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be 1000 words. Grand Round articles should present either a first observation or a useful reminder on an important clinical topic. Include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article with all required subheadings, using 'Not applicable' where needed.
References
The article may include up to 10 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
The article may include up to two tables or figures. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and accompanied by legends, and tables must be editable in Word with a number and title.
Commentaries
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be included. The cover letter should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract
A structured abstract of 300 words is required. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Main body of the text must be 1500 words. Commentaries must be written in an essay style. The manuscript must include declarations for Competing interests, Funding, Ethical approval, Guarantor, Contributorship, Provenance, and Use of generative AI, and may optionally include headings for Acknowledgements, Supplemental material, and ORCID iDs.
References
Commentaries may include up to 15 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables
Commentaries may include up to two tables or figures. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and accompanied by legends, and tables must be editable text with a number and title.
Series
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be included. The cover letter should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author, if applicable.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 300 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Main body text should generally be 2000 words. Headings must be clear and logically ordered, and the article must include declarations for Competing interests, Funding, Ethical approval, Guarantor, Contributorship, Provenance, and Use of generative AI, with optional headings for Acknowledgements, Supplemental material, and ORCID iDs. Include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article with all relevant subheadings present, using 'Not applicable' where needed.
References
Series may include up to 15 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables
Series may include up to two tables or figures. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. All figures must be numbered consecutively and accompanied by legends, and tables must be editable text with a number and title rather than images.
Recent Publications
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Vern Farewell
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The Placebo Effect and Long History of the Habit of Belief. How a Medieval Image Reveals the Power of the Invisible
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Continuity of care beyond access: measuring resolution rather than contact
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median first decision: 24 days; peer review: 37 days; submission to acceptance: 30 days; acceptance to publication: 35 days. Average time from submission to first decision: 25 days.
Reformat to Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required. It should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication. Writing assistance or third-party submission must also be disclosed in the acknowledgements and in the covering letter.
Reformat to Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Title-specific Sage Choice APCs apply for hybrid open access after acceptance; some titles may also charge page or publication fees.
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