Where Burn Care Advances Meet Lasting Impact: The Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR) is the official journal of the American Burn Association (ABA) and the leading U.S.-based publication dedicated exclusively to burn care research, treatment, rehabilitation, education, and outcomes. In 2025, JBCR continued to demonstrate its growing influence in the field, with its Impact Factor increasing to 1.9 while maintaining a strong 5-Year Impact Factor of 2.0.
For burn care professionals, JBCR provides timely, peer-reviewed research and clinical insights that support evidence-based decisions and advance care for burn patients worldwide.
What is the Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR)?
JBCR is the official scientific journal of the American Burn Association and serves as a trusted resource for the multidisciplinary teams who care for people with burn injuries.
The journal publishes original research, reviews, case studies, and clinical perspectives focused on the full continuum of burn care, including:
Acute burn treatment
Surgical management
Rehabilitation and recovery
Burn prevention and education
Research and innovation
Quality improvement and patient outcomes
As the only U.S.-based journal dedicated solely to burn care, JBCR provides a unique platform where science, innovation, and clinical experience come together.
JBCR’s Growing Impact in 2025
In June 2025, JBCR’s Impact Factor increased to 1.9, up from 1.8 the previous year. The journal’s 5-Year Impact Factor remained strong at 2.0, demonstrating continued influence and long-term relevance within the burn care community.
JBCR’s cited half-life of 7.3 years shows that articles published in the journal continue to be referenced and contribute to scientific conversations years after publication.
What does JBCR’s Impact Factor mean?
An Impact Factor measures how frequently articles published in a journal are cited in other scholarly publications over a specific period of time. It is one indicator of a journal’s influence, visibility, and relevance within its field.
For JBCR, the continued growth in Impact Factor reflects the value of the research being published and the trust clinicians and researchers place in the journal as a source of meaningful burn care evidence.
“JBCR represents the collective expertise, innovation, and dedication of the global burn care community. Each article published in the journal contributes to a stronger evidence base and helps clinicians translate research into better care for patients. The continued growth of JBCR reflects the commitment of our authors, reviewers, and readers to advancing the science and practice of burn care.”
— Jeffrey Shupp, MD, FABA, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Burn Care & Research
Why Publish and Read JBCR?
Behind the metrics is a journal designed to support the needs of today’s burn care professionals.
Fast and efficient peer review
JBCR helps authors move important research forward with an efficient review process, as initial to final decisions are reached in approximately 44 days, and this timely process helps new discoveries reach the burn care community faster.
Global reach and visibility
JBCR articles continue to reach a broad audience of clinicians, researchers, and educators. In 2025, articles published in JBCR were viewed in full more than 366,000 times, demonstrating strong engagement with the journal’s content.
Multidisciplinary relevance
JBCR is recognized across multiple areas of medicine, including:
Surgery
Dermatology
Emergency medicine
Rehabilitation
The journal reflects the collaborative nature of burn care and the many specialties involved in improving outcomes for patients.
What are the benefits of publishing in JBCR?
Publishing in JBCR provides authors with:
Peer review from respected leaders in burn care
Visibility among a global audience of clinicians and researchers
Opportunities to share evidence that can influence practice
A connection to the ABA’s mission of improving care, outcomes, and quality of life for burn survivors
By publishing in JBCR, authors help advance the science and practice of burn care.
JBCR Is a Valued Benefit for ABA Members
ABA members consistently recognize JBCR as an important professional resource.
In a recent ABA member survey:
JBCR ranked #3 among all ABA benefits in importance
JBCR ranked #2 in satisfaction and frequency of use
Members value the journal as a way to stay current with new research and clinical advances, especially when they are unable to attend conferences or educational events.
As one ABA member shared:
“The Journal of Burn Care & Research is how I stay on top of the evolving world of burn care. There are many corners of the burn world that impact patient care - basic science, nursing, rehab, psychology, and on and on. JBCR is one portal that lets me stay in touch with all these worlds”.
Josh Carson, MD, FABA
Burn Surgeon and ABA Member
How JBCR Shapes the Future of Burn Care
Burn care continues to evolve through advances in areas such as biologics, tissue engineering, tele-rehabilitation, trauma readiness, and new approaches to improving recovery.
JBCR captures these advances and provides a platform for sharing the evidence that shapes clinical practice.
For authors, the journal offers an opportunity to contribute research that informs guidelines, encourages collaboration, and brings new knowledge to the bedside.
For readers, each issue provides practical insights, original research, and clinical perspectives relevant to multidisciplinary burn teams.
More Than a Journal: A Professional Resource for the Burn Care Community
For ABA members, JBCR is more than a publication. It is a professional resource that supports lifelong learning, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas that improve care for burn survivors.
📚 Read, cite, or submit your next manuscript to JBCR: Visit JBCR on Oxford Academic.
💡 Not yet an ABA member? Membership provides access to JBCR and connects professionals with a global community dedicated to advancing burn care.
Frequently Asked Questions About JBCR
What is the Impact Factor of JBCR in 2025?
JBCR’s 2025 Impact Factor is 1.9, an increase from 1.8 the previous year. Its 5-Year Impact Factor remained at 2.0.
Who publishes JBCR?
The Journal of Burn Care & Research is the official journal of the American Burn Association.
Who should read JBCR?
JBCR is designed for the multidisciplinary burn care community, including surgeons, physicians, nurses, therapists, researchers, educators, and other professionals involved in burn treatment and recovery.
How can I submit research to JBCR?
Researchers can submit manuscripts for consideration through the journal’s submission process on Oxford Academic.