Author Guidelines
The Journal of Medical Images and Medical Education Research invites authors to submit high-quality research papers that contribute to the scientific knowledge base in medical imaging and education. To ensure a smooth and efficient submission and review process, we ask authors to adhere to the following guidelines.
1. Manuscript Types
We accept the following types of manuscripts:
- Original Research Articles: These should present novel findings and comprehensive studies on medical imaging technologies or educational applications.
- Review Articles: We welcome systematic reviews or meta-analyses that provide an overview of recent advancements or key concepts in medical imaging and education.
- Case Studies: Detailed reports of individual clinical cases where medical imaging played a crucial role in diagnosis, treatment, or education.
- Short Communications: Brief articles that present new ideas, findings, or innovations in medical imaging or medical education.
- Technical Notes: Articles that describe new techniques, tools, or technologies used in the field of medical imaging or in medical education programs.
2. Manuscript Preparation
- Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English. Authors whose first language is not English may wish to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission.
- Formatting: Manuscripts should be submitted in a Word document (doc or docx). The document should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and use a 12-point font (Times New Roman or similar). Please include page numbers in the document.
- Title: The title should be descriptive, concise, and reflect the content of the paper. Titles should not exceed 15 words.
- Abstract: A concise abstract (150-250 words) should summarize the key points of the study, including objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions.
- Keywords: Authors should provide 4-6 keywords that best describe the content of the manuscript.
3. Main Sections of the Manuscript
- Introduction: Provide background information, the significance of the study, and the objectives of the research.
- Materials and Methods: A detailed description of the methods used in the study, including the technologies, tools, and techniques employed in the research.
- Results: A presentation of the data, supported by tables, figures, or charts where appropriate.
- Discussion: Interpretation of the results, comparison with previous work, and discussion of the implications for medical imaging and education.
- Conclusion: A summary of the main findings and their potential impact on medical practice and education.
4. References
- References should follow the APA citation style. In-text citations should be formatted as (Author, Year). For the reference list, format as follows:
- Books: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
- Articles: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page numbers. https://doi.org/xx.xxx
5. Figures and Tables
- Figures and tables should be numbered sequentially and cited in the text. Each figure or table must have a descriptive title.
- High-quality images, graphs, and diagrams should be submitted separately in JPEG, PNG, or TIFF format.
6. Submission Process
- Online Submission: Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's online submission system. Authors need to create an account, log in, and upload their manuscript along with any supplementary files (e.g., figures, tables).
- Cover Letter: A cover letter should accompany the manuscript, stating that the work is original, has not been submitted elsewhere, and detailing the manuscript's contribution to the field.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial interests, affiliations, or relationships that may affect the impartiality of the manuscript.
7. Peer Review Process
- All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer review process. The journal follows a double-blind review process where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. This ensures that the research published in the journal meets the highest standards of quality and scientific integrity.
8. Article Processing Charges
- Upon acceptance, authors will be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC). Further details about the APC will be provided during the submission process.
9. Ethical Standards
- All research involving human or animal subjects must adhere to ethical standards and must have received appropriate ethical approval. This should be clearly stated in the manuscript.
- Authors must ensure that all sources of data, ideas, and materials that are not their own are properly cited.
10. Copyright and Licensing
- Authors retain the copyright of their work but grant the journal a license to publish the article under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. This allows others to share, remix, and adapt the work with proper attribution.
11. Revision Process
- After peer review, authors will receive feedback from reviewers. If revisions are required, authors must address all comments and submit a revised manuscript along with a response letter explaining how each comment was addressed.
