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Wound Repair and Regeneration publishes international coverage of cellular and molecular biology, connective tissue, and biological mediator studies in tissue repair and regeneration. It is the official journal of The Wound Healing Society, The European Tissue Repair Society, The Japanese Society for Wound Healing, and The Australian Wound Management Association.
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Impact Factor
3.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1067-1927
eISSN
1524-475X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Color illustrations are published free of charge. Open Access is available through Wiley OnlineOpen for a fee paid by the author, funder, or institution.
Submission Instructions
Wound Repair and Regeneration accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Clinical Science Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must confirm that all listed authors had the opportunity to read and comment on the manuscript, and for clinical trials it must include the trial registration citation.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph. Abstract must state the purpose of the investigation, basic procedures, specific findings, and the principal conclusion without section headings.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 20 double-spaced manuscript pages, excluding references. Manuscript must be organized as title page, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, list of abbreviations, references, tables, and figures. Title page must include keywords, the manuscript must include an alphabetical list of nonstandard abbreviations, and any use of AI-generated content tools must be transparently described in the Methods section.
References
Articles must include no more than 60 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of mention using superscript numerals, with journal titles abbreviated per MEDLINE style and author lists giving up to 7 authors or the first 6 followed by et al when there are more than 7.
Figures & Tables
Articles must include no more than 8 tables and figures in total. Figures and any supplementary files must be uploaded separately, while figure captions must appear on a separate page following the tables. Tables must be numbered consecutively and provided on separate pages with brief titles, and figures must be numbered consecutively in order of citation with legends explaining all symbols.
Basic Science Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must assure that every listed author meets the qualifications for authorship and has had the opportunity to read and comment upon the submitted manuscript.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be a single unstructured paragraph without headings. Abstract must state the purpose of the investigation, basic procedures, specific findings, and the principal conclusion.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 20 double-spaced manuscript pages, excluding references. Manuscript must be organized as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, list of abbreviations, references, tables, and figures following the title page and abstract. The title page must include keywords, all nonstandard abbreviations must be grouped in alphabetical order, and any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods section.
References
Articles must include no more than 60 references. References use a numbered Vancouver-style system with superscript numerals. References must be numbered consecutively in order of mention, use MEDLINE journal title abbreviations, and list all authors or editors up to 7 or the first 6 followed by et al if more than 7 are present.
Figures & Tables
Articles must include no more than 8 tables and figures in total. Figures and any supplementary files must be uploaded separately, and figure captions must be provided on a separate page following the tables. Tables must be numbered consecutively with a brief title, and multiple panels in a figure must be laid out together on one single page.
Regeneration Science
Cover Letter
Cover letter must confirm that all listed authors meet authorship qualifications and have had the opportunity to read and comment on the manuscript.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be a single unstructured paragraph without section headings. Abstract must state the purpose of the investigation, basic procedures, specific findings, and the principal conclusion.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 20 double-spaced manuscript pages, excluding references. Manuscript must be organized in the order of cover letter, title page, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, list of abbreviations, references, tables, and figures. Title page must include keywords, and the manuscript must include an alphabetical list of nonstandard abbreviations and disclose any use of AI-generated content tools in the Methods section.
References
Articles must include no more than 60 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of mention using superscript numerals and must list up to 7 authors or editors, or the first 6 followed by et al if there are more than 7.
Figures & Tables
Articles must include no more than 8 tables and figures in total. Figures and any supplementary files must be uploaded separately. Figure captions must be provided on a separate page, and multiple panels in a figure must be laid out together on one page.
Perspective Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must assure that every listed author meets the qualifications for authorship and has had the opportunity to read and comment upon the submitted manuscript.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be a single unstructured paragraph without section headings. Abstract must state the purpose of the investigation, basic procedures, specific findings, and the principal conclusion.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 30 double-spaced manuscript pages or 12000 words excluding references. Manuscript must be organized in the following order: cover letter, title page, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, list of abbreviations, references, tables, and figures. Perspective Articles must include at least one figure serving as a graphical abstract, and any use of AI-generated content tools must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods section.
References
Perspective Articles should ideally include no more than 150 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of mention and cited by superscript numerals, with all authors or editors listed up to 7 and, for more than 7, the first 6 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Perspective Articles must include no more than 6 figures and tables in total. Figures and any supplementary files must be uploaded separately. Perspective Articles must include at least one figure that provides a lucid graphic depiction of critical concepts as a graphical abstract.
Systematic Review Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must assure that every listed author meets the qualifications for authorship and has had the opportunity to read and comment upon the submitted manuscript.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph. Abstract must state the purpose of the investigation, basic procedures, specific findings, and the principal conclusion.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 8000 words, excluding references. Manuscript must be organized in the order of title page, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, list of abbreviations, references, tables, and figures. Keywords must appear on the title page, all nonstandard abbreviations must be grouped in alphabetical order, and any use of AI-generated content tools must be transparently described in the Methods section.
References
Systematic Review Articles must include no more than 60 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of mention using superscript numerals, with journal titles abbreviated according to MEDLINE style and all authors listed up to 7 or the first 6 followed by et al if more than 7.
Figures & Tables
Systematic Review Articles must include no more than 8 tables and figures in total. Figures and any supplementary files must be uploaded separately. Tables must be numbered consecutively and submitted on separate pages with brief titles, and figure captions must be provided on a separate page with Arabic numerals matching the figures.
Brief Communication
Cover Letter
Cover letter must confirm that all listed authors meet the qualifications for authorship and had the opportunity to read and comment on the manuscript.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 words or less. Abstract must be a single unstructured paragraph. Abstract must state the purpose of the investigation, basic procedures, specific findings, and the principal conclusion.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 1,500 words and the article should not exceed 3 printed journal pages. Manuscript must be organized as title page, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, list of abbreviations, references, tables, and figures. Title page must include keywords, all nonstandard abbreviations must be grouped in alphabetical order, and any use of AI-generated content tools must be transparently described in the Methods section.
References
Brief Communications must include no more than 15 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of mention and cited with superscript numerals, with journal titles abbreviated according to MEDLINE style and up to 7 authors listed or the first 6 followed by et al if more than 7.
Figures & Tables
Brief Communications must include no more than 2 figures or tables. Figures and any supplementary files must be uploaded separately. Tables must be numbered consecutively and provided on separate pages with brief titles, and figure captions must be provided on a separate page with Arabic numerals matching the figures.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must assure that every listed author meets the qualifications for authorship and has had the opportunity to read and comment upon the submitted manuscript.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 1,000 words. Any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods section.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must be numbered consecutively in order of mention using superscript numerals, with journal titles abbreviated according to MEDLINE style and up to 7 authors listed or, if more than 7, the first 6 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
No more than 2 figures or tables may be included. Figures and any supplementary files must be uploaded separately.
Consensus Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must confirm that every listed author has had the opportunity to read and comment on the manuscript.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be a single unstructured paragraph.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 20 double-spaced manuscript pages, excluding references. Consensus Articles must state the objective or scope of the consensus, describe the panel composition and selection process, list all topics or questions discussed, explain the methods used to reach consensus, report any deviations from the process with justification, provide the criteria for achieving consensus and level of agreement for each statement, and include a short section summarizing areas of disagreement.
References
Articles must include no more than 60 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using superscript numerals, with journal titles abbreviated in MEDLINE style and up to 7 authors listed or the first 6 followed by et al if more than 7.
Figures & Tables
Articles must include no more than 8 tables and figures in total. Figures and any supplementary files must be uploaded separately. Tables must be numbered consecutively and provided on separate pages with brief titles, and figure captions must be provided on a separate page with figures numbered in order of citation.
Recent Publications
Revisiting Spontaneous Keloids: Aetiology, Genetics and Evidence for a Polygenic Pathogenesis
Anuj Budhiraja, Harrison Shawa, Alisha Mehta, Mirabel Dafinone, Catherine N. Tchanque‐Fossuo, Maija Kiuru, Sara Dahle, Rivkah Isseroff
10.1111/wrr.70167
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Peritoneal M2 Macrophage‐Derived Extracellular Vesicles From db/+ Heterozygous Mice Enhance Diabetic Wound Healing in db/db Homozygous Mice Model
Fahad Al‐Fahdi, Fatemeh Jamshidi‐adegani, Saeid Vakilian, Hoda Doustmohammadi, Issa S. Al‐Amri, Sausan Alyaqoobi, Khamis Al‐Riyami, Ahmed Al‐Harrasi, Sulaiman Al‐Hashmi
10.1111/wrr.70177
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Exercise Programmes in the Management of Venous Leg Ulceration—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Anselmo Pagani, Kia Hau Matthew Tan, Alun H. Davies, Sarah Onida
10.1111/wrr.70176
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Biosensor Technologies and Smart Dressings for Chronic Wound Monitoring: A Systematic Review
Alessandra Michelucci, Marco Romanelli, Arianna Menciassi, Vanessa Mainardi, Gastone Ciuti, Valentina Dini, Angelo Capodici, Alberto Giannoni
10.1111/wrr.70175
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Topical Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Updated Evidence From Randomised Trials
George Theodorakopoulos, David G. Armstrong
10.1111/wrr.70170
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median submission to first decision is 14 days.
Reformat to Wound Repair and Regeneration using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter with assurances is required. It must confirm that the paper has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere and that all listed authors meet authorship qualifications and had the opportunity to read and comment on the manuscript. Clinical trial registration should be included in the article and cover letter, and genomic data access numbers must be provided in the cover letter.
Reformat to Wound Repair and Regeneration using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
The journal operates a hybrid open access model. OnlineOpen is available for a fee paid by the author, funding agency, or institution. Color illustrations are free of charge.
Reformat to Wound Repair and Regeneration using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Wound Healing and Treatments
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
Dermatologic Treatments and Research
Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
Tendon Structure and Treatment
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
Mesenchymal stem cell research
Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Surgical site infection prevention
Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
Silk-based biomaterials and applications
Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation
Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
Biomedical Ethics and Regulation
Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Corneal Surgery and Treatments
Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms
Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management