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IEEE Reviews in Biomedical Engineering

IEEE Reviews in Biomedical Engineering (R-BME) provides a platform to review state-of-the-art biomedical engineering research and discuss emerging trends in biomedical engineering, an interdisciplinary field embracing engineering, life sciences and medicine. The journal aims to consolidate research and state-of-the-art reviews for members of all IEEE societies and the broader scientific community interested in biomedical engineering.

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Subject Engineering, Biomedical
Impact Factor 12
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1937-3333
eISSN 1941-1189
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC is US$2,645 for articles submitted in 2025 and US$2,800 for articles submitted in 2026. Manuscripts exceeding 15 published pages incur a mandatory overlength charge of $250 per additional page.

Submission Instructions

IEEE Reviews in Biomedical Engineering accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Methodological Reviews

Cover Letter An Author Consent Form is required for manuscripts with more than one author. The Author Consent Form must confirm that all authors are aware of and agree to the submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Initial submissions must not exceed 15 formatted pages excluding references. Manuscripts must include an Outstanding Questions section presented as bullet-pointed questions and explicitly referenced in the main text. Manuscripts must include 3–5 originally created figures and an Outstanding Questions box.
References The main text must include no more than 180 references. References must follow IEEE reference style. References must be cited using numerals in square brackets and listed in a separate reference section at the end of the main text.
Figures & Tables Manuscripts must include 3–5 originally created figures. Illustrations and tables should be integrated within the manuscript text. Each figure and table must have a caption that is intelligible without reference to the main text.
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Clinical Application Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Initial submission must not exceed 15 formatted pages excluding references. Manuscript must be prepared in IEEE single-spaced, double-column format with embedded figures. Manuscript must include an Outstanding Questions box presented as bullet-pointed questions, explicitly referenced in the main text, and limited to 300 words.
References Main text must include no more than 180 references. References must follow IEEE reference style. References must be cited using numerals in square brackets and listed in a separate reference section at the end of the main text.
Figures & Tables Manuscript must include 3-5 originally created figures. Illustrations and tables should be integrated within the manuscript text. Each figure and table must have a caption that is intelligible without reference to the main text.
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Recent Publications

Bridging the Gap - Advancing Microfluidics From Laboratory to Point-of-Care

Baobao Lin, Zhijie Li, Yogesh Movendane, Xingjian Jin, Xianyou Sun, Bao Li, Wu Zeng, Peng Liu, Chwee Teck Lim

10.1109/rbme.2026.3688651
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Review of Current Advances in Ultrasound Computed Tomography for Medical Imaging

Weicheng Yan, Lei He, Hui Zhang, Zesong Wang, Xiaolu Zeng, Hongrui Tan, Xiang Zhou, Yun Wu, Zhaohui Liu, Liren Fan, Pengcheng Zhang, Zhaoyuan Guo, Gaoxiang Xie, Chao Cai, Mingyue Ding, Ming Yuchi, Wu Qiu

10.1109/rbme.2026.3686264
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Gas Embolism: Fundamentals, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Mohammad Mahdi Mardanpour, Dan V. Nicolau, Richard E. Moon, Neal W. Pollock, David M. Eckmann, Dan V. Nicolau

10.1109/rbme.2026.3677292
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Optical Techniques to Assess Cutaneous Microvascular Function in Cardiovascular Disease

Inka Mustajoki, Julien Riancho, Tuukka Panula, Jukka-Pekka Sirkiä, Jorge Herranz Olazabal, Smriti Badhwar, Maria Kjellman, Katri Karhinoja, Maria Maia, Sam Riahi, Yannis Papadopoulos, Evelien Hermeling, Rosa-Maria Bruno, Matti Kaisti

10.1109/rbme.2025.3644411
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Network Models of Neurodegeneration: Bridging Neuronal Dynamics and Disease Progression

Christoffer G. Alexandersen, Georgia S. Brennan, Julia K. Brynildsen, Michael X. Henderson, Yasser Iturria-Medina, Dani S. Bassett

10.1109/rbme.2025.3643310
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening before external peer review. Manuscripts that do not pass screening are promptly communicated to authors.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid journal. Traditional submission has no Open Access fee. Open Access APC is US$2,645 for 2025 submissions and US$2,800 for 2026 submissions.

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Research Topics

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