Where Burn Care Advances Meet Lasting Impact: The Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR)
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
In burn care, knowledge drives progress, inspires innovation, and transforms patient outcomes. At the heart of this advancement stands the Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR), the official journal of the American Burn Association (ABA).
More than a publication, JBCR is a trusted resource for the multidisciplinary teams caring for burn patients every day. As the only U.S.-based journal solely dedicated to the treatment, rehabilitation, education, and research of burn injuries, JBCR has become a vital platform where science, innovation, and compassion converge.
A Stronger Impact in 2024
In June 2025, JBCR’s 2024 Impact Factor rose to 1.8 (from 1.5), with a 5-year Impact Factor of 2.0 and a cited half-life of 7.4 years, showing that JBCR articles remain relevant and cited long after publication. JBCR’s steady rise underscores its consistent value and reputation in the field.
The Impact Factor measures how often articles from a journal are cited in other scholarly work over a specific period. It’s one way to gauge a journal’s influence and relevance in its field; higher numbers mean the journal’s content is widely read, used, and trusted by researchers and clinicians.
Why Publish—and Read—JBCR
Behind the metrics is a journal built for the realities of modern burn care:
Timely decisions: On average, authors who submit to JBCR receive an initial editorial decision within just 24 days, and a final decision within about 36 days. This quick turnaround enables new research to reach the burn care community more quickly.
Broad reach: In 2024 alone, articles in JBCR were viewed in full more than 387,000 times, highlighting the journal’s strong visibility and readership across the burn care community.
Multidisciplinary impact: Ranked across surgery, dermatology, emergency medicine, and rehabilitation.
JBCR offers more than academic recognition. Publishing here means your work is:
Peer-reviewed by respected leaders in burn care
Shared with a global audience of clinicians, researchers, and educators
Connected to the ABA’s mission to advance care, outcomes, and quality of life for burn survivors
Valued by ABA Members
A recent ABA member survey’s findings speak volumes:
JBCR ranked #3 among all ABA benefits in importance, and #2 in satisfaction and frequency of use.
Members see it as an essential educational tool, especially for staying current when conference attendance isn’t possible.
As one ABA member put it:
“The journal keeps me in the loop and connected, as a long-time member who is currently unable to attend meetings and conferences.”
Shaping the Future of Burn Care
Burn care is evolving rapidly. Advances in biologics, tissue engineering, tele-rehabilitation, and trauma readiness are changing clinical practice, and JBCR is documenting and driving this transformation.
By contributing to JBCR, authors help shape guidelines, spark collaboration, and bring new evidence to the bedside. For readers, each issue offers practical insights, original research, and case studies grounded in the realities of multidisciplinary burn teams.
More Than a Journal—A Professional Home
For ABA members, JBCR is more than a benefit: it’s a professional home that supports learning, networking, and sharing work that saves lives.
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By contributing to JBCR, authors and readers alike help shape the future of burn care and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.