Injury Prevention (journal)

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Injury Prevention is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on research, policy, and practice in the field of injury prevention. The journal is dedicated to covering all aspects of injury prevention, including but not limited to, the epidemiology of injuries, risk factors, program evaluations, intervention studies, and theoretical frameworks for injury prevention. It serves as a vital resource for researchers, policy-makers, public health professionals, and clinicians who are involved in the study and practice of preventing injuries.

Scope and Focus[edit | edit source]

The primary aim of Injury Prevention is to provide a comprehensive platform for the dissemination of research findings related to the prevention of injuries. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including road traffic accidents, falls, drowning, poisoning, burns, and violence-related injuries. It emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based approaches to reduce injury rates and improve safety measures across various settings.

Publication Details[edit | edit source]

Injury Prevention is published by the BMJ Group, a leading global healthcare knowledge provider. The journal is issued on a bimonthly basis and is available in both print and online formats. Articles published in the journal undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the research.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of Injury Prevention consists of a diverse group of experts in the field of injury prevention and public health from around the world. These members are responsible for guiding the journal's content, ensuring the publication of high-quality research, and advancing the field of injury prevention.

Abstracting and Indexing[edit | edit source]

Injury Prevention is indexed and abstracted in several major databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. This wide indexing helps in enhancing the visibility and accessibility of the research published in the journal.

Access and Subscription[edit | edit source]

Individuals and institutions can access Injury Prevention through subscription. Many universities and research institutions provide access to the journal as part of their library services. Additionally, the journal offers options for open access publication, allowing authors to make their work freely available to the public.

Impact Factor[edit | edit source]

The impact factor of Injury Prevention is a measure of the average number of citations received per paper published in the journal. It is used as an indicator of the journal's influence and relevance in the field of injury prevention research. The impact factor is updated annually based on citation data.

Contributions[edit | edit source]

Injury Prevention welcomes submissions from researchers and practitioners in the field of injury prevention. The journal accepts a variety of manuscript types, including original research articles, systematic reviews, brief reports, and commentaries. Submission guidelines and instructions for authors are available on the journal's website.

External Links[edit | edit source]

While this article does not include external links, further information about Injury Prevention, including submission guidelines and access to articles, can be found on the journal's official website hosted by the BMJ Group.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD