Submit Your Manuscript

Share your clinical informatics and decision science research with the digital health community.

JMID publishes research with a clear clinical informatics scope. Submissions must contribute a novel informatics method/tool/model AND include validation in clinical/healthcare data or workflows. Confirm your manuscript addresses:

Completing a few checks before you upload will save time during editorial screening and reduce revision cycles. Ensure your manuscript is ready for a rigorous, single-blind review process.

• Confirm scope fit with a clear clinical informatics contribution and validation
• Prepare a structured abstract and 4-6 keywords optimized for discoverability
• Verify ethical approvals, consent statements, and data privacy compliance
• Organize data and code links or access procedures for reviewers
• Align references to Vancouver style and check figure citations

JMID accepts the following submission types:

• Original Research: Clinical informatics studies with empirical validation (3,000-6,000 words)
• Review Articles: Systematic or scoping reviews on informatics topics (4,000-8,000 words)
• Technical Reports: Novel systems, tools, or pipelines with validation (2,000-4,000 words)
• Perspectives: Expert opinion on emerging digital health trends (1,500-3,000 words)

1. Prepare: Format per Instructions for Authors
2. Register: Create an account on ManuscriptZone (if new user)
3. Upload: Submit manuscript file, figures, code/data links, supplementary materials
4. Cover Letter: Include scope alignment statement and conflict disclosures

JMID uses ManuscriptZone for secure submission tracking, reviewer communication, and revision management. The portal enables authors to monitor status updates and respond to editorial requests efficiently.

• Use ManuscriptZone for standard submissions and revision uploads
• Include all files in a single submission to avoid delays
• For technical issues or file limits, contact the editorial office at [email protected]
• Use the quick submission form only for early inquiries or initial screening

To support transparent peer review, include the following statements in your submission:

• Ethics approval and consent: IRB details or waiver justification
• Conflicts of interest: Financial and non-financial disclosures
• Funding: Grant numbers or "no external funding"
• Data/Code availability: Repository links or access procedures
• Author contributions: CRediT roles for each author
• AI tool disclosure: Any AI-assisted writing or analysis

• Align your abstract with the main findings and clinical impact
• Label figures clearly and reference them in sequence
• Explain evaluation metrics and provide baselines for comparison
• Include a concise limitations section and future work discussion
• Ensure data privacy and de-identification are described

Most review delays come from missing information or unclear documentation. A complete, well-organized submission helps editors assign reviewers quickly and reduces back-and-forth clarification requests.

• Missing ethics approval or consent statements
• Unclear data provenance or lack of validation details
• Figures embedded in the text instead of separate files
• Inconsistent author information between title page and portal
• References not formatted in Vancouver style

• Initial Screening: Editor-in-Chief evaluates scope fit and quality (5 business days)
• Peer Review: Single-blind review by informatics specialists (2-4 weeks)
• Decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject
• Publication: Articles go live within 2 weeks of payment

Revisions are an opportunity to strengthen clarity and clinical impact. A well-structured response accelerates re-review and improves decision outcomes.

• Provide a point-by-point response letter addressing every reviewer comment
• Highlight changes in the manuscript and reference page or line numbers
• Add new analyses or validation evidence when requested
• Update figures, tables, and data statements to reflect revisions
• Explain any requested changes you cannot make with clear justification

Once your manuscript is accepted, you will receive an APC invoice and production schedule. Our team coordinates copyediting, typesetting, and proof review to ensure clarity and technical accuracy.

• Review and approve page proofs within the requested timeframe
• Verify author affiliations, funding statements, and data links
• Confirm any supplementary files and multimedia assets
• Share your published article across professional networks and repositories

Clear, concise writing improves reviewer comprehension and accelerates decisions. JMID encourages authors to edit for grammar, structure, and technical precision before submission.

• Define abbreviations at first use and keep terminology consistent
• Use headings and subheadings to guide technical readers
• Ensure figures and tables are self-explanatory with clear captions
• Ask a colleague to review the manuscript for clarity before upload

If you have questions about scope fit, file preparation, or submission status, contact the editorial office at [email protected]. We respond promptly to help keep your submission on track. Include your manuscript ID in correspondence for faster support. This helps us route requests quickly and accurately.