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The journal aims to advance the understanding, management, and treatment of skin disease to improve the outcomes of patient care.</p> <p>Discover the top reasons to publish your research in the journal below.</p> <h3>Outstanding reputation</h3> <p>BJD is a top-ranked international dermatology journal, publishing research of the highest quality since 1888. The journal's distinguished <a data-link-id="6f280000-4402-468b-b58c-e6da5325b713" href="http://academic.oup.com/bjd/pages/editorial-board">editorial board</a>, led by Editor-in-Chief John McGrath, is made up of experts in dermatology, meaning your manuscript will be reviewed by leaders in the field.</p> <p>2023 Impact Factor: 10.<br /> Ranked #3 in the Dermatology category.<br /> (Source: Journal Citation Reports™ from Clarivate, 2024)</p> <p>2023 CiteScore: 16.3<br /> (Source: Scopus, 2024)</p> <h3>Global influence</h3> <p>BJD is read by dermatologists, skin specialists, researchers, clinicians and practitioners worldwide.</p> <p>As a part of the Oxford University Press (OUP) portfolio of medical journals, BJD is available to institutions throughout the world.</p> <h3>Rapid editorial process & Fast Track clinical trials</h3> <p>The BJD editorial team makes timely decisions on which manuscripts to put through peer review, allowing authors to get feedback promptly.</p> <p>Once a paper is accepted, BJD will publish a pre-copyedited, pre-proofed version of the paper online within 48 hours of receiving a signed licence.</p> <p>To discuss whether your clinical trial is eligible for Fast Track, please provide a summary/abstract of your paper addressed to the Editor at least 3 weeks before submission. The enquiry should include the abstract of the article and the reason for requesting fast track.</p> <p>Please send the request to the Editor of BJD at <a data-link-id="41997079-df90-4545-b2ba-26d404e16c0e" href="mailto:bjd@bad.org.uk">bjd@bad.org.uk</a>.</p> <p>BJD will provide a first decision within 7 working days.</p> <h3>Innovative features to showcase your paper</h3> <p>BJD offers a range of innovative features to extend the reach of your publication. 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