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Journal of Tissue Viability

The Journal of Tissue Viability is the official publication of the Society of Tissue Viability and is a quarterly journal concerned with all aspects of the occurrence and treatment of wounds, ulcers and pressure sores, including patient care, pain, nutrition, wound healing, research, prevention, mobility, social problems and management. It particularly encourages papers covering skin and skin wounds, considers articles discussing injury in any tissue, and especially welcomes work stressing the multi-professional nature of tissue viability.

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Subject Dermatology, Nursing
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 0965-206X
eISSN 1876-4746
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: USD 2990 excluding taxes for all articles.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Tissue Viability accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Clinical Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Clinical Studies must be 1500-3000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections and should include an introduction, methods, and conclusion section. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable Word file, and a generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order of appearance, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and numbered consecutively in order of appearance.
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Basic Research Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must briefly state the purpose of the research, principal results, and major conclusions, and it must specify the sex of animals or any cells, tissues, and other material derived from them.
Manuscript Basic Research Studies must be 1500-3000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and it should include an introduction, methods, and conclusion section. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords, 3 to 5 article highlights submitted separately, and a generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Reviews Of Clinical Or Scientific Aspects Of Tissue Viability

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 1500-4000 words. Manuscript must provide clear evidence that a systematic approach to gathering the literature cited in the review was followed. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords, 3 to 5 article highlights submitted separately, a declaration of competing interests, and a generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order, consistent with a Vancouver-style system. Reference entries must include required bibliographic details, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use LTWA journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and numbered consecutively in order of appearance.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Case Reports must be 500-1500 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections and include an introduction and a conclusion section. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable Word file, a declaration of competing interests, and a generative AI disclosure section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and figures must have captions and be cited in the text.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must be 200–400 words. Article highlights must be provided as a separate editable Word file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, authors must provide 1 to 6 English keywords, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list at first submission.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets in the text. References may be in any consistent style at submission, must be numbered in the reference list in order of appearance, and for works with more than 6 authors only the first 6 should be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Tables must appear in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption.
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Recent Publications

Empathy as anchor: Experiences of informal carers supporting individuals with chronic wounds

Benjamin Bullen, Peta Tehan, Michelle Gibb, Victoria Team, Alison Vallejio, Sebastian Probst

10.1016/j.jtv.2026.101015
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Effects of cold atmospheric plasma therapy on chronic wounds: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Nanbing Yuan, Yanzhi Yang, Jing Cai, Cuixia Tan, Xingwu Ran

10.1016/j.jtv.2026.101017
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A nurse-led foot care educational intervention for adults with end-stage kidney disease on haemodialysis: A pilot quantitative study

Layla Alshammari, Bushra Alshammari, Farhan Faleh Alshammari, Sameer Alkubati, Farhan Abdullah Alshammari, Peter O'Halloran, Oonagh McSorley, Julie Doherty, Helen Noble

10.1016/j.jtv.2026.101018
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The impact of pressure ulcer prevention education on the knowledge, skills and attitudes of health care assistants working in long term care settings

Noreen O'Brien, Zena Moore, Fiona Boland, Emer Shanley, Chanel Watson, Dimitri Beeckman, Tom O'Connor

10.1016/j.jtv.2026.101020
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Kinesiophobia in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: A multicenter latent profile analysis of phenotypic characteristics and determinants

Hongjuan Zhu, Qian Wang, Zhiyuan Shi, Liwei Wang, Hongli Yu

10.1016/j.jtv.2026.101024
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

143 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 2990 excluding taxes for all articles.

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Research Topics

Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Wound Healing and Treatments Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases Surgical site infection prevention Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Stoma care and complications Surgical Sutures and Adhesives Infection Control in Healthcare Neonatal skin health care Diverse Specialized Academic Research Peripheral Artery Disease Management Burn Injury Management and Outcomes Educational Robotics and Engineering Thermoregulation and physiological responses Biomedical Ethics and Regulation Pelvic floor disorders treatments Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders Veterinary Practice and Education Studies Infection Control and Ventilation

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