Information for Authors

Submission and Template Notice (June 2026): JAIM currently accepts manuscript submissions by email at submissions@jaimjournal.org. The complete JAIM Author Package (LaTeX template, cover letter, COI form, and submission checklist) is now available for direct download: Download JAIM Author Package (ZIP).

Submission Overview

JAIM invites original contributions from clinical medicine, engineering/computer science, and industry. We seek to bridge the gap between technical innovation and clinical reality. We welcome submissions from academic researchers, hospital systems, and private sector innovators.

Single-Blind Peer Review: All submissions undergo a strict single-blind peer review process. Author names and affiliations are visible to editors and reviewers, but reviewer identities remain anonymous.

Publication Options & Fees

JAIM operates as a hybrid journal, offering authors two pathways for publication: Standard Publication and Open Access.

  1. Standard Publication: Accepted articles are available to journal subscribers. All standard publication and production charges are completely waived.
  2. Open Access: Authors may choose immediate Open Access. An Article Processing Charge (APC) applies upon acceptance.

Publication Fees

  • Submission Fee (Always Free to Submit) $0
  • Standard Publication (Subscription-based) $0
  • Article Processing Charge (APC) (Open Access - First Year Promo) $950* $2,950

* First-year promotional rate. Standard APC is $2,950. Contact submissions@jaimjournal.org for details.

Article Categories

  • Original Research

    Full-length reports of clinical AI model development, validation, or deployment.

    Limit: 4,000 words, 5 figures/tables. Abstract: Structured, 250 words.

  • Brief Communications

    Concise reports of high-impact preliminary findings, novel pilot studies, or rapid validations.

    Limit: 1,500 words, 2 figures/tables.

  • Methodology & Technical Notes

    Focused descriptions of new algorithms, architectures, or software packages. Can be from academic or industry labs.

    Limit: 3,000 words. Must include open-source code/repo link.

  • Systematic Reviews

    Comprehensive analysis of existing literature. Must follow PRISMA guidelines.

    Limit: 5,000 words.

  • Clinical Case Studies

    Real-world implementation reports of AI tools in clinical workflows, highlighting successes or failures.

    Limit: 2,000 words.

  • Perspectives & Viewpoints

    Opinion pieces on ethics, regulation, policy, or future directions in medical AI.

    Limit: 1,500 words.

  • Datasets & Benchmarks

    Descriptions of new, open-access medical datasets or benchmark suites.

    Limit: 3,000 words. Data must be publicly accessible.

Manuscript Preparation

Format

  • File Type: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX PDF.
  • Font: Standard serif or sans-serif (12pt), double-spaced.
  • References: Vancouver style.

Data Availability

Authors are strongly encouraged to make code and de-identified data available in public repositories (e.g., GitHub, Zenodo). A "Data Availability Statement" is required for all research articles.

Ethical Compliance

Studies involving human subjects must provide a statement of IRB approval and informed consent. JAIM follows COPE guidelines for publication ethics.