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.

Double-Blind Peer Review: All submissions undergo a strict double-blind peer review process to ensure unbiased evaluation. Please ensure your manuscript file does not contain author names or affiliations.

Publication Options & Fees

JAIM operates as a hybrid journal, offering authors two pathways for publication. For our inaugural issue we are offering a promotional fee structure to encourage submissions from a broad community.

  1. Inaugural Promotional Terms: For the inaugural issue, authors pay a single non-refundable $100 submission/processing fee. All other publication charges, including Article Processing Charges (APCs) and additional production fees, are waived for manuscripts submitted for the inaugural issue and accepted for publication.
  2. Standard Publication (after promotion ends): Accepted articles are available to journal subscribers. Under normal (non-promotional) operations, authors may be asked to pay an APC for Open Access or other production charges; these are not applied during the inaugural promotion.
  3. Open Access (promotional): Authors may choose immediate Open Access; during the inaugural promotion the usual APC is waived. Open Access APCs may be reinstated for subsequent issues.

*Open Access APCs apply only upon acceptance and if the Open Access option is selected; waived for the inaugural promotion.

Submission Fee Payment

To complete your submission for the inaugural issue, a non-refundable $100 USD processing fee must be paid via Stripe. Any APCs or additional production charges are waived for manuscripts submitted under this inaugural promotion.

Pay $100 via Stripe

Detailed payment steps and a QR code for mobile checkout are available on the Call for Papers page. Standard fees may be reinstated for future issues; authors submitting under this promotion will be notified of any fee changes prior to publication.

*Proof of payment and a non-refundable fee confirmation note must be attached to your manuscript submission email.

Typical Fees (standard → inaugural)

  • $2,950 → $0 (inaugural) — Article Processing Charge (Open Access)
  • $500 → $100 (inaugural) — Processing / Editing Fee
  • $300 → $0 (inaugural) — Production / Page Charges

Struck-through amounts show our usual standard pricing; promotional amounts apply only to submissions for the inaugural issue.

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.