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Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine publishes computing methods and software systems derived from computing science for implementation in biomedical research and medical practice. It covers biomedical informatics, biomedical information processing, application software design, and new computer methodologies applied in biomedical areas, serving a broad interdisciplinary audience including scientists, clinicians, engineers, computer scientists, and educators.

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Subject Engineering, Biomedical, Medical Informatics
Impact Factor 4.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0169-2607
eISSN 1872-7565
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,180 (excluding taxes); subscription publication fee: no publication fee charged to authors

Submission Instructions

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Manuscript

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain why the submission is appropriate for publication in Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, state what is known about the topic, state what the study adds, and confirm that the paper has not been published elsewhere.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background and Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript should not normally exceed 3500 words excluding the abstract. The manuscript must contain the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements. The manuscript must include 3 to 6 keywords in English and, if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a disclosure statement in a new section before the references list.
References The manuscript may include up to 50 references. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables There are no specific limits for tables and figures. Figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and include captions.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain why the submission is appropriate for publication in Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, state what is known about the topic, state what the study adds, and confirm that the paper has not been published elsewhere.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract may contain up to 350 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript may contain up to 4000 words excluding the abstract. The text must use the same structured format as Original Research Manuscripts. The manuscript must include 3 to 6 keywords in English, complete the declarations tool, and include any generative AI disclosure in a new section before the references list.
References References are unlimited. References must use a numbered square-bracket style consistent with Vancouver-style citation. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures may total no more than 5. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while table placement is not explicitly stated. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must have captions and be cited in the manuscript text.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain why the submission is appropriate for publication in Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, state what is known about the topic, state what the study adds, and confirm that the paper has not been published elsewhere.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor in reference to a journal article must not exceed 1000 words excluding references, and those not related to a journal article must not exceed 1500 words excluding references. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. The manuscript must include 3 to 6 keywords in English and, if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a disclosure statement in a new section before the references list.
References Letters to the Editor not related to a journal article may contain no more than five references. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor not related to a journal article may contain no more than one figure or table. Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables are uploaded with the submission files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and both figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0169-2607(26)00411-6
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0169-2607(26)00382-2
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Corrigendum to “Multi-positive contrastive learning-based cross-attention model for T cell receptor-antigen binding prediction” [Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine 268 (2025) 108797]

Yi Shuai, Pengcheng Shen, Xianrui Zhang

10.1016/j.cmpb.2026.109610
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Fluid Dynamic Characteristics and Quantitative Indicators of Aortic Valve Calcification: A Fluid-Structure Interaction Study

Yitao Wang, Jing Wang, Chaoran E, Feng He, Pengfei Hao, Xiwen Zhang

10.1016/j.cmpb.2026.109677
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Coupled Cardio-Pulmonary-Cerebral Functional Dynamics for High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Yuanbo Zhang, Tangxing Jiang, Chang Guo, Qiao Han, Yuanhui Li, Fanchang Meng, Shuxin Chen, Mingze Sun, Bozhi Ding, Jiaojiao Pang, Jiali Wang, Chang Pan, Yuan Bian, Xianfei Ji, Yuguo Chen, Feng Xu, Ke Li

10.1016/j.cmpb.2026.109682
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

40 days from submission to first decision; 98 days from submission to decision after review; 163 days from submission to acceptance; 5 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required. It must explain why the submission is appropriate for publication in Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, what is known about the topic, what the study adds, and confirm that the paper has not been published elsewhere.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3,180 excluding taxes. Subscription option: no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

AI in cancer detection Medical Image Segmentation Techniques EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Human auditory perception and evaluation ECG Monitoring and Analysis Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Educational Robotics and Engineering Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging Retinal Imaging and Analysis Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications Brain Tumor Detection and Classification Electronic Health Records Systems Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring Machine Learning in Healthcare Advanced Neural Network Applications Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Diabetes Management and Research COVID-19 diagnosis using AI Cell Image Analysis Techniques Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference

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