About the Journal
The Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal. It provides a platform for medical imaging professionals to share cutting-edge research and revolutionary Radiology and Medical Imaging technologies. Dedicated to excellence and creativity, it is a leading journal that encourages collaboration across disciplines and pushes forward the boundaries of scientific understanding.
Frequency: Monthly | Language: English | Starting Year: 2024 | Nature: Online | Publisher: SPJ Publication
BASIC JOURNAL INFORMATION
FREQUENCY AND INDEXING
Published Monthly, the Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging is a reliable source of up-to-date medical information. Its commitment to accessibility and visibility within the global medical community is evident through diligent indexing on platforms such as Cross-Ref and Google Scholar. Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) Prefix: 10.62502, facilitating easy referencing and citation.
COVERAGE AREAS
The coverage area of the Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging typically includes a wide range of topics related to medical imaging and radiology. This may include but is not limited to:
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Diagnostic Imaging Techniques: This covers various methods and technologies used for diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, nuclear medicine imaging, and molecular imaging.
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Clinical Applications: This section focuses on the use of imaging techniques in clinical practice for diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions across different specialities, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, and paediatrics.
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Imaging Informatics: This area deals with the integration of imaging data with information technology systems, including picture archiving and communication systems, electronic medical records, and artificial intelligence applications in medical imaging.
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Radiation Safety and Protection: Journals often cover topics related to radiation safety measures, dose optimization, and quality assurance in radiology to ensure patient and staff safety.
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Interventional Radiology: This includes minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging techniques, such as interventional oncology, vascular and interventional radiology, and image-guided therapy.
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Research and Innovation: Journals may also feature research articles, reviews, and case studies on emerging technologies, novel imaging agents, advancements in imaging equipment, and innovative approaches in radiology.
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Educational Content: Some journals include educational materials such as tutorials, case discussions, and continuing medical education resources to support professional development in the field of radiology.
TYPE OF PAPER
- Original articles: Randomized controlled trials, interventions, screening and diagnostic test studies, outcome analyses, cost-effectiveness studies, case-control series, and surveys with high response rates are accepted (up to 3500 words).
- Review articles: Systematic critical assessments of literature and data sources are welcome (up to 5000 words).
- Pictorial essays: Descriptive essays primarily for teaching, richly illustrated with numerous figures, are accepted (up to 700 words).
- Case reports: New, interesting, or very rare cases may be reported, with priority given to those with clinical significance or implications (up to 600 words).
- Brief Reports: Studies with limited statistical data, insufficient for an original study, can be presented with sections like Background, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion (up to 800 words).
- Case Series: Reports on three or more cases with intriguing/new imaging findings or a novel interventional procedure are considered (up to 800 words).
- Technical reports: Concise reports on unique or novel procedures or techniques of interest to readers (up to 500 words).
- Letter to the Editor: Short letters related to a specific article or recent discussions in previous issues are accepted (up to 500 words). Announcements of conferences, meetings, courses, awards, and other relevant items should include contact information for additional details.
An area of significant focus for the Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging is the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in medical imaging. The emergence of AI technologies has revolutionized the analysis, interpretation, and utilization of medical images in clinical practice. AI algorithms exhibit remarkable capabilities in image recognition, segmentation, classification, and predictive modelling, leading to enhanced diagnostic accuracy, improved workflow efficiency, and personalized patient care.
Furthermore, the Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging explores the latest advancements in image processing and reconstruction techniques, including algorithms for noise reduction, image enhancement, and optimization strategies to improve image quality and safety in medical imaging. By addressing challenges related to image acquisition, reconstruction, and interpretation, the Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging contributes to ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing the clinical utility and reliability of medical imaging modalities.
In addition to technological innovations, the Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging underscores the importance of quality assurance, radiation safety, and dose reduction methods in medical imaging. As concerns regarding patient safety and radiation exposure continue to grow, it serves as a platform for disseminating best practices, guidelines, and strategies for optimizing imaging protocols and minimizing radiation risks without compromising diagnostic accuracy or clinical outcomes.
OPEN-ACCESS
The journal adheres to an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide. This approach eliminates barriers to accessing scientific knowledge, promoting broader dissemination and increasing the impact of research findings. Authors retain the copyright of their work, granting others the right to read, download, distribute, and reuse the content, provided proper attribution is given. This open-access policy fosters collaboration, innovation, and the advancement of scientific knowledge across disciplines.
TARGETED POPULATION
Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging's diverse audience includes researchers, clinicians, radiologists, medical physicists, biomedical engineers, healthcare administrators, policymakers, and industry professionals. By catering to such a broad spectrum of stakeholders within the healthcare ecosystem, the Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging fosters a dynamic exchange of knowledge and ideas, facilitating collaboration and innovation across disciplinary boundaries.
PEER REVIEW PROCESS
All submitted papers are subjected to a comprehensive blind review process by at least 2 subject area experts, who judge the paper on its relevance, originality, clarity of presentation and significance. The review process is expected to take 4-8 weeks at the end of which the final review decision is communicated to the author. In case of rejection, authors will get helpful comments to improve the paper for resubmission to other journals. The journal may accept revised papers as new papers which will go through a new review cycle.
Article PROCESSING CHARGE
Authors are required to pay a processing fee after the acceptance of the article. Fee details for authors with affiliation details from India and overseas are specified. Extra fees may be charged based on additional editing work, complexity of tables/figures, and more pages. The final publication fee will be communicated to the corresponding author post-acceptance.
NOTE: The above guidelines ensure a standardized format for manuscript submission, fostering transparency and efficient processing.
The Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging embraces a fully open-access model, ensuring unrestricted utilization and reuse of all published articles while duly acknowledging the authors. To sustain this model, authors are required to cover a one-time Article Processing Charge, encompassing expenses related to peer review administration, article production in PDF and other formats, dissemination of papers across various platforms, and other publishing functions. No fees are imposed for rejected submissions, and there are no additional charges based on article length, figures, or supplementary data. Article Processing Charge is applicable upon acceptance for publication, ensuring the sustainability of this open-access approach.
- Foreign Authors: 32 USD (30 USD for APC and 2 USD for transaction charges).
- Indian Authors: INR 1770/- (INR 1500 for APC and INR 270 for GST @18%).
Once an article is assigned a volume, issue number, and DOI, changes will be implemented only after payment of applicable charges, equivalent to 50% of the article processing fees. Authors have the option to pay via Direct Deposit or online methods like net banking, NEFT, or IMPS.
Notably, payments by cheque or demand draft are not accepted.
DIGITAL ARCHIVING
SPJP ensures enduring digital preservation through its key alliances with Portico and CLOCKSS.
Portico stands out as a global leader in digital preservation services. It safeguards content as an archival version, though not publicly accessible on Portico. Access is granted under specific conditions, such as collection discontinuation or website catastrophic failure.
CLOCKSS empowers libraries to effortlessly uphold their content archive from SPJ Publication and other publishers. This is achieved with minimal technical complexity, utilizing readily available and cost-effective hardware.
