African Journal of Emergency Medicine

09/05/2026

Fake citations are no longer rare errors, they are becoming a growing threat to scientific integrity.

A recent large-scale audit of 2.5 million biomedical papers found that fabricated references in peer-reviewed literature increased more than 12-fold between 2023 and 2026. Most fake citations appeared convincing: correctly formatted, linked to real researchers, and highly topic-specific.

As AI-assisted writing becomes more common, strengthening reference verification and research integrity safeguards is more important than ever.

Learn more through:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00603-3/fulltext

22/04/2026

AfJEM Update: AI & Research Integrity

AI is a useful tool, but it cannot replace authorship or accountability.

Authors must:
1. Declare AI use
2. Maintain confidentiality
3. Ensure accuracy of references

Undeclared or inappropriate AI use (including fabricated references) will lead to rejection.

🔗 More info: Visit the link in our story/bio

14/10/2025

Missed the AfJEM Reviewer Webinar?

The AfJEM team hosted an insightful session, “Reviewing for AfJEM: Tips and Pearls from the Team”, featuring Peter Hodkinson (EIC), Paa Forson (Deputy EIC), and Stevan Bruijns (Past EIC).

💡 Learn how to become a great peer reviewer, contribute to advancing Emergency Medicine in Africa, and strengthen the research community.

Watch now on YouTube:

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7yppOG4F_o

Every journal relies on quality peer review to assess and improve the quality of submissions and aid the editorial team in their decisions. We need to grow t...

09/09/2025

AfJEM Webinar Alert

Title: Reviewing for AfJEM – tips and pearls from the team

AfJEM needs reviewers! If you do or even read research, you owe it to the profession to review – and it’s a key way to learn too. Join the AfJEM expert team for insights into the basics and pearls of reviewing.

Every journal relies on quality peer review to assess submissions and support editorial decisions. We need to grow the African EM reviewer base. This webinar will encourage researchers to review and share practical tips on how to do it well.

Speakers:
👤 Peter Hodkinson – EIC
👤 Paa Forson – Deputy EIC
👤 Stevan Bruijns – Past EIC

🗓️ Date/Time: October 2nd, 14h00–15h00 (CAT, GMT+2)

🔗 Registration link in our Bio

All welcome!

09/09/2025

AfJEM Webinar Alert

Title: Reviewing for AfJEM – tips and pearls from the team

AfJEM needs reviewers! If you do or even read research, you owe it to the profession to review – and it’s a key way to learn too. Join the AfJEM expert team for insights into the basics and pearls of reviewing.

Every journal relies on quality peer review to assess submissions and support editorial decisions. We need to grow the African EM reviewer base. This webinar will encourage researchers to review and share practical tips on how to do it well.

Speakers:
👤 Peter Hodkinson – EIC
👤 Paa Forson – Deputy EIC
👤 Stevan Bruijns – Past EIC

🗓️ Date/Time: October 2nd, 14h00–15h00 (CAT, GMT+2)

🔗 Register here: https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com/workshop/dc634a07-672d-449e-a023-66f54882d555

06/09/2025

New Issue Alert – AfJEM September 2025 🚨

We’re proud to release our September issue (Vol. 15, Issue 3) -our largest in months with 15 new articles advancing emergency medicine in Africa.

📖 Topics include:
• Innovations in clinical care
• Training & education in EM
• System-level insights
• Case reports from across the continent

Explore the full issue 👉 https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/african-journal-of-emergency-medicine/vol/15/issue/3

06/09/2025

High-quality, context-appropriate research remains vital for Africa’s healthcare.

If you missed it: the recent badEM podcast featured AfJEM editors discussing the journal’s impact & future of emergency medicine in Africa.

Featuring: Peter Hodkinson, Paa Forson, Petra Brysiewicz, Ken Diango & Lauren Lai King.

🔗 Listen here:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/badem/id1727086642

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lmRqTcuEr5b5n7di0VIBG?si=iaZDkK-ITmSLYL-vnp2HXA

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfA3BnydyY9r0usVAimv9p88S-0bxAczX&si=4067_zi6qTDV4c0k

06/06/2025

New Research Published in AfJEM
Presentation and management of snakebite envenomation at a district hospital in the north-east of South Africa

This study highlights a high burden of cytotoxic snakebites, challenges with antivenom access, and the urgent need for standardized treatment protocols in rural South Africa.

🔎 Essential reading for EM clinicians and public health professionals.
📖 Click here to read the full article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X25000187?via%3Dihub

Do you have impactful research in African Emergency Medicine?
👉 Submit to AfJEM today and share your work with a global audience:
https://www.editorialmanager.com/afjem

22/03/2025

🚨 AfJEM Webinar Reminder! 🚨

📅 March 26, 2025 | ⏰ 1 PM CAT (GMT+2)

📖 Want to publish in African Emergency Medicine? This webinar will equip you with essential skills to craft impactful research articles. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts!

👉 Click to register: https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com/workshop/b6416c1f-085b-4794-b881-5efc54b08548

28/02/2025

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀

Aspirant African EM authors who either have a dissertation to publish, or a first time research publication

👉An hour long webinar, with pointers and pearls, key resources and Q&A

🔗Register here: https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com/workshop/b6416c1f-085b-4794-b881-5efc54b08548

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