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Biomedical Journal

Biomedical Journal is an open access journal published by Elsevier for Chang Gung University. It publishes 6 peer-reviewed issues per year in all fields of clinical and biomedical sciences for an international readership, covering clinical studies, clinical trials, biomarker studies, characterization of human pathogens, and basic studies in model species relevant to human health.

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Subject Medicine, Research & Experimental

Impact Factor 4.4

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Open

ISSN 2319-4170

eISSN 2320-2890

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: Full Length Articles and Reviews USD 2700; Short Articles and Mini Reviews USD 1350; 44.5% discount offered for articles submitted between 2023-1-20 and 2026-12-31 and accepted after peer review.

Submission Instructions

Biomedical Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required for Original Articles. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background, Material and methods, Results, and Conclusions.

Manuscript The main text must not exceed 5,000 words. The manuscript must include Introduction, Material and methods, Results, Discussion, acknowledgements, figure legends, tables, and a summary. The manuscript must include a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies before the references if such tools were used in manuscript preparation, and 3 to 6 keywords must appear immediately after the abstract.

References The manuscript may include up to 50 references. References must be cited using numbered square brackets in the text. The reference list must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables A maximum of eight figures and tables combined is allowed. Figures must be submitted as separate files with captions provided separately, and tables may be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end. Figures must be numbered in sequence and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.

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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 5,000 words. Manuscript must include a summary. A declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies used in manuscript preparation must appear in a section before the references, and 3 to 6 keywords must appear immediately after the abstract.

References Reference list may include up to 100 references. References must be cited using numbered square brackets. Reference list must be numbered in the order of citation in the text, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables A maximum of eight figures and tables combined is allowed. Figures must be uploaded as separate files with captions provided separately, while tables may be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.

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Brief Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required for a Brief Communication. Abstract must not exceed 150 words.

Manuscript Main text is limited to 1500 words. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. A declaration titled "Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process" must be placed before the references when generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in manuscript preparation, and 3 to 6 keywords must appear immediately after the abstract.

References Reference list must contain fewer than 20 references. References must be cited using numbered square-bracket citations in the text. Reference list must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 authors followed by "et al.".

Figures & Tables A Brief Communication may include a maximum of two figures or tables. Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and illustrations must be submitted as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure must have a separate caption including a brief title and description.

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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.

Manuscript Correspondence text must be limited to 500 words. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. A declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process must be included before the references if applicable, and 3 to 6 keywords must appear immediately after the abstract.

References Correspondence may include up to 5 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order, consistent with Vancouver style. For references with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.', and journal names must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus.

Figures & Tables Correspondence may include a maximum of one figure and one table. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while tables may be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end. Captions to illustrations must be provided separately, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images.

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Letter To Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is required.

Manuscript Letter to the Editor text must not exceed 300 words. Letter to the Editor should be submitted in response to an article published in Biomedical Journal within the previous six months or three published issues. A declaration section titled "Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the manuscript preparation process" must be placed before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in manuscript preparation.

References Letter to the Editor may include up to 5 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order of appearance. For references with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 authors followed by "et al.," and abbreviate journal names according to Index Medicus.

Figures & Tables Letter to the Editor may include one table or figure in total. Tables may be placed next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end, and each illustration must be submitted as a separate file. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure must have a separate caption file.

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Recent Publications

Ultrasound-Guided Intervention in Adhesive Capsulitis: A Comprehensive Review of Therapeutic Strategies

Wei-Ting Wu, Ke-Vin Chang, Po-Yin Shen, Levent Özçakar

10.1016/j.bj.2026.101001

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Erratum to “Long non-coding RNAs as modulators of metabolic reprogramming for endogenous heart regeneration: Mechanisms and therapeutic potential” [Biomed J 49 (2) (2026) 100914]

Xueping Wu, Yehui Lv, Zhihong Li, Zhifang Yang

10.1016/j.bj.2026.100996

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Problematic ChatGPT Use: Manifestations, Etiologies, and Evaluation

Hui-Yuan Liao, Chih-Hung Ko, Cheng-Fang Yen

10.1016/j.bj.2026.100998

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External validation of MAGIC-D model in Taiwanese patients with advanced biliary tract cancer receiving durvalumab and chemotherapy

Chung-Hao Ku, Wen-Kuan Huang, Chun-Feng Wu, Chun-Yi Tsai, Jun-Te Hsu, Shao-Ming Yu, Ming-Mo Hou, Po-Jung Su, Chi-Chen Lan, Chi-Lin Hsieh, Yu-Wei Hsu, Jen-Shi Chen, Chia-Hsun Hsieh, Yu-Shin Hung, Wen-Chi Chou

10.1016/j.bj.2026.100995

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Effectiveness of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccines against COVID-19 omicron variants in children aged 6–11 years in Taiwan

Yi-Ching Chen, Wei-Lun Chang, Chih-Hsien Chuang, Yu-Tung Huang, Cheng-Hsun Chiu, Heng-Yu Chang

10.1016/j.bj.2026.100993

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Authors must return proof corrections within 48 hours.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: Full Length Articles and Reviews USD 2700 excluding taxes; Short Articles and Mini Reviews USD 1350 excluding taxes. A 44.5% discount is offered for articles submitted between 2023-1-20 and 2026-12-31 and accepted after peer review.

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Research Topics

Educational Robotics and Engineering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Immune Cell Function and Interaction SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research MicroRNA in disease regulation T-cell and B-cell Immunology RNA modifications and cancer Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Gut microbiota and health Immune Response and Inflammation Circadian rhythm and melatonin Inflammasome and immune disorders Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Influenza Virus Research Studies Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Extracellular vesicles in disease Mesenchymal stem cell research Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Diet and metabolism studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

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