Information for Authors

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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 Schedule & Priority Deadlines

JAIM publishes two formal issues annually, in June and December, beginning in 2027, and accepts manuscripts year-round:

  • Volume 1, Issue 1 — Inaugural Issue (June 2027): Priority submission deadline March 15, 2027 • Target publication date June 30, 2027.
  • Volume 1, Issue 2 — Year-End Issue (December 2027): Priority submission deadline September 15, 2027 • Target publication date December 15, 2027.
  • Year-Round Submissions: Manuscripts may be submitted at any time. See the Editorial Calendar & Publication Schedule for complete issue assignment details.

Manuscripts submitted by the priority deadline will be considered for the corresponding issue. All submissions remain subject to editorial assessment, peer review, revision, and production requirements. Submission by a particular date does not guarantee publication in that issue.

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

JAIM offers 13 article types across 4 major categories. Please review the requirements below to select the appropriate type for your submission.

Category A: Evidence Contributions

  • 1. Original Research

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

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

  • 2. Clinical AI Brief

    Streamlined reports for QI projects, pilot studies, rapid results, or preliminary findings.

    Limit: 2,000 words. Abstract: Structured, 150 words.

  • 3. External Validation & Generalizability

    Independent site validations of existing models. Negative results explicitly welcome.

    Limit: 3,500 words. Abstract: Structured, 200 words.

  • 4. Systematic Review

    Comprehensive analysis of existing literature. Must follow PRISMA guidelines.

    Limit: 5,000 words. Abstract: Structured, 250 words.

Category B: Technical & Industry Articles

  • 5. Methodology & Technical Note

    Novel algorithms or architectures. Must include open-source code.

    Limit: 3,000 words. Abstract: Unstructured, 200 words.

  • 6. Foundation Model Evaluation

    Multi-task benchmarks of large models. Tiered disclosure available for proprietary systems.

    Limit: 6,000 words. Abstract: Unstructured, 200 words.

  • 7. Safety & Alignment Report

    Red-teaming, adversarial testing, and alignment research. Emergency review track available.

    Limit: 5,000 words. Abstract: Unstructured, 200 words.

  • 8. Industry Evidence Report

    Post-market data and regulatory evidence from commercial entities. Standardized format for tiered reproducibility.

    Limit: 4,000 words. Abstract: Unstructured, 200 words.

  • 9. Datasets & Benchmarks

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

    Limit: 3,000 words. Abstract: Unstructured, 200 words.

Category C: Implementation & Practice

  • 10. Clinical Case Study

    Real-world implementation report of AI tools at a single site.

    Limit: 2,000 words. Abstract: Structured, 150 words.

  • 11. Implementation Playbook

    Operational focus detailing change management and integration architecture.

    Limit: 3,000 words. Abstract: Structured, 200 words.

  • 12. Bias Audit Report

    Population disparity analysis and remediation of deployed tools.

    Limit: 3,000 words. Abstract: Structured, 200 words.

Category D: Perspectives & Commentary

  • 13. Perspectives

    Includes Expert Viewpoints, Frontline Perspectives (nurses/end-users), Patient Voices, and Policy Commentaries (fast-tracked).

    Limit: 1,500 words. Abstract: None.

Manuscript Preparation

Format

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

Separate figures and tables

Upload one original-resolution PNG, JPEG or vector PDF per figure, with consecutive figure numbers, descriptive legends and intended printed width. Declare zero if there are no figures. Keep tables editable and include legends in the manuscript. See the figure preparation requirements.

AI assistance disclosure

A positive or negative AI-use declaration is required for every submission and revision, covering the manuscript, cover letter, response to reviewers, figures, code and supplements. Read the AI use and editorial integrity policy and complete the disclosure form. Authors remain responsible for every claim, citation and result.

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.