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Burns Open Template

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About the Burns Open format

Burns Open is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Burn Injury Management and Outcomes, Wound Healing and Treatments, Injury Epidemiology and Prevention.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Burns Open 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inBurn Injury Management and Outcomes Wound Healing and Treatments Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Dermatologic Treatments and Research
ISSN2468-9122
Citation impact (2-yr)0.96
h-index20
i10-index53
Total citations1,877
Article processing charge$1,400
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereShriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Burns Open per year

40
2017
25
2018
29
2019
38
2020
115
2021
34
2022
38
2023
72
2024
49
2025

Citation impact of Burns Open by publication year

519
2017
222
2018
186
2019
230
2020
286
2021
156
2022
106
2023
117
2024
31
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Burns Open

Experience with a synthetic bilayer Biodegradable Temporising Matrix in significant burn injury

John E. Greenwood, Bradley J. Schmitt, Marcus Wagstaff · 17 Aug 2017

The NovoSorb™ Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) has been developed and evaluated over the past 12 years, with publications documenting each step. The final step in our evaluation was a pilot human study of the efficacy of BTM in significant (20–50% TBSA full-thickness) burns. Following immediate (or very early) burn excision, BTM implantation was followed by…

The epidemiology of burns in Indonesia’s national referral burn center from 2013 to 2015

Aditya Wardhana, Adi Basuki, Arina Dina H. Prameswara et al. · 11 Aug 2017

Introduction: Burn injury is one of the leading causes of disability and death, particularly in low and middle-income countries, yet the epidemiology of burn in Indonesia is rarely reported. We aim to obtain the sociodemographic characteristics of burn patients in Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital’s Burn Center. Methods: A cross sectional study design was used and…

Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) for the reconstruction of defects following serial debridement for necrotising fasciitis: A case series

Marcus Wagstaff, Ingrid Salna, Yugesh Caplash et al. · 5 Oct 2018

Serial debridement of tissue affected by necrotising fasciitis results in extensive and deep wounds, sometimes complicated by the exposure of major vessels, tendons, bone or other tissue incapable of supporting healing by skin grafts alone. When skin grafts are used, their contraction can result in contracture of joints, or the neck. On the other hand,…

Wound healing in older adults with severe burns: Clinical treatment considerations and challenges

Kathleen S Romanowski, Soman Sen · 1 Feb 2022

Background: The older adult population continues to rapidly expand in number, with a projection by the United States (US) Census Bureau that there will be more individuals older than > 65 years (77.0 million) than those younger than < 18 years (76.5 million) by 2034. This review provides an overview of aging as it relates…

Epidemiology and outcomes of burn injury among older adults in a Ghanaian tertiary hospital

Jonathan Bayuo, Pius Agbenorku, Richcane Amankwa et al. · 8 Dec 2017

Background: Though older adults are affected by burn injuries, there has been limited exploration of their characteristics in Ghana. Objective: To assess the epidemiology and outcomes of burn injury among older adults. Methodology: A retrospective approach was utilised. Admission and Discharge Books were used to retrieve records of burn patients aged 60 years and above…

Burns Open template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Burns Open format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Burns Open template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Burns Open use?
Burns Open uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Burns Open 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Burns Open?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Burns Open document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Burns Open template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Burns Open format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Burns Open?
Burns Open is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Burns Open template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Burns Open PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Burns Open template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Burns Open template cost?
You can start writing in the Burns Open template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Burns Open PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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