Journal of Wound Care
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Aims & Scope
Journal of Wound Care (JWC) is the definitive wound-care journal and the leading source of up-to-date research and clinical information on everything related to tissue viability. The journal was first launched in 1992 and aimed at catering to the needs of the multidisciplinary team. Published monthly, the journal’s international audience includes nurses, doctors and researchers specialising in wound management and tissue viability, as well as generalists wishing to enhance their practice. In addition to cutting edge and state-of-the-art research and practice articles, JWC also covers topics related to wound-care management, education and novel therapies, as well as JWC cases supplements, a supplement dedicated solely to case reports and case series in wound care. All articles are rigorously peer-reviewed by a panel of international experts, comprised of clinicians, nurses and researchers. Specifically, JWC publishes: High quality evidence on all aspects of wound care, including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, the diabetic foot, burns, surgical wounds, wound infection and more The latest developments and innovations in wound care through both preclinical and preliminary clinical trials of potential new treatments worldwide In-depth prospective studies of new treatment applications, as well as high-level research evidence on existing treatments Clinical case studies providing information on how to deal with complex wounds Comprehensive literature reviews on current concepts and practice, including cost-effectiveness Updates on the activities of wound care societies around the world.
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DERMATOLOGY
DERMATOLOGY
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ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Wound Care (acronym: jwoundcare, abbr: J WOUND CARE, ISSN: 0969-0700) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of DERMATOLOGY, published by MA Healthcare Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.00, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.570 (Q2), an H-index of 87.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 151 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,901 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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