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Write in a clean editor, then format for Scottish Medical Journal in one click — DocuGuru applies the official SAGE template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Scottish Medical Journal format

Scottish Medical Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Legal case studies and regulations.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Scottish Medical Journal, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Legal case studies and regulations Medical History and Innovations Primary Care and Health Outcomes
ISSN0036-9330
Citation impact (2-yr)1.56
h-index65
i10-index936
Total citations39,760
Top institutions publishing hereGlasgow Royal Infirmary
Journal websitescm.sagepub.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Scottish Medical Journal per year

100
2014
90
2015
32
2016
42
2017
48
2018
34
2019
46
2020
30
2021
41
2022
33
2023
20
2024
22
2025

Citation impact of Scottish Medical Journal by publication year

629
2014
416
2015
393
2016
201
2017
231
2018
74
2019
785
2020
162
2021
266
2022
92
2023
57
2024
21
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Scottish Medical Journal

The Chain Saw - A Scottish Invention

Mark William Skippen, John Kirkup, R M Maxton et al. · 1 May 2004

The prototype of the chain saw familiar today in the timber industry was pioneered in the late 18th Century by two Scottish docors, John Aitken and James Jeffray, for symphysiotomy and excision of diseased bone respectively. The chain hand saw, a fine serrated link chain which cut on the concave side, was invented around 1783-1785.…

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Alfred Ernest Maylard, 1855–1947: Glasgow Surgeon Extraordinaire

S. D. Slater · 1 Jun 1994

This account concerns Alfred Ernest Maylard, 1855-1947, a surgeon of exceptional ability and a man with extraordinary energy and drive. He was appointed to the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow, when it opened in 1890 and made an outstanding clinical and academic contribution, particularly in abdominal surgery. His organisational talents were remarkable and manifest in his influence…

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Scottish Medical Journal template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Scottish Medical Journal format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Scottish Medical Journal template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Scottish Medical Journal use?
Scottish Medical Journal uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Scottish Medical Journal, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Scottish Medical Journal?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Scottish Medical Journal 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 Scottish Medical Journal template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Scottish Medical Journal format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Scottish Medical Journal?
Scottish Medical Journal is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Scottish Medical Journal template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Scottish Medical Journal PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Scottish Medical Journal template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Scottish Medical Journal template cost?
You can start writing in the Scottish Medical Journal template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Scottish Medical Journal PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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