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IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering publishes basic and applied papers dealing with biomedical engineering, ranging from engineering development in methods and techniques with biomedical applications to experimental and clinical investigations with engineering contributions.
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Subject
Engineering, Biomedical
Impact Factor
4.5
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0018-9294
eISSN
1558-2531
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Hybrid journals: $2,800 USD APC; most fully open access journals: $2,160 USD APC; most open access magazines: $2,995 USD APC; local taxes may apply; IEEE society or council members receive 20% APC discounts and IEEE members receive 5% discounts.
Submission Instructions
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Regular Paper
Cover Letter
A cover letter of less than 250 words is required. The cover letter must state the work's innovation and significance to biomedical research and confirm that the manuscript is entirely original.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be less than 250 words. The abstract must be structured with specified subheads. The abstract must include the headings Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Significance.
Manuscript
Regular Papers are expected to be 8 pages or fewer, may not exceed 12 pages without explicit permission from the Editor-in-Chief. The manuscript must include a conclusion section. The manuscript must disclose any use of AI-generated content in the acknowledgments section by identifying the AI system, the specific sections affected, and the level of use.
References
References must be cited in IEEE style. References must be numbered in square brackets, listed in a separate section at the end of the paper, and for works with three or more authors only the first author should be listed followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must appear embedded in the text. All text, figures, and tables must be included in one file of less than 10 MB for review purposes.
Review Paper
Cover Letter
A cover letter of less than 250 words is required. The cover letter must state the work's innovation and significance to biomedical research and confirm that the manuscript is entirely original and not copyrighted, published, submitted, or accepted elsewhere.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be less than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings objective, methods, results, conclusion, and significance.
Manuscript
Review Papers are expected to be 15 pages or fewer. Each article must include a conclusion section. The manuscript must disclose any use of AI-generated content in the acknowledgments by identifying the AI system, the specific sections where it was used, and the level of its use.
References
References must be cited in IEEE style. References must be numbered in square brackets, listed in a separate reference section at the end of the paper, and for works with 3 or more authors only the first author should be listed followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must appear embedded in the text. All text, figures, and tables must be included in one file of less than 10 MB for review purposes.
Letters
Cover Letter
A cover letter of less than 250 words is required. The cover letter must state the work's innovation and significance to biomedical research and confirm that the manuscript is entirely original and not copyrighted, published, submitted, or accepted elsewhere.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be less than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings objective, methods, results, conclusion, and significance.
Manuscript
Letters must be 4 pages. Each article must include a conclusion section. The manuscript must disclose any use of AI-generated content in the acknowledgments by identifying the AI system, the specific sections where it was used, and the level of use.
References
References must be cited in IEEE style. References must be numbered in square brackets, listed in a separate reference section at the end of the paper, and for works with 3 or more authors only the first author should be listed followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must appear embedded in the text. All text, figures, and tables must be included in one file of less than 10 MB for review purposes.
Communication
Cover Letter
A cover letter of less than 250 words is required. The cover letter must state the work's innovation and significance to biomedical research and confirm that the manuscript is entirely original.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be less than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings objective, methods, results, conclusion, and significance.
Manuscript
Communication articles are limited to 3 pages. Manuscript must include a conclusion section. The manuscript must include figures and tables embedded in the text, exclude author biographies and photographs, and disclose any AI-generated content in the acknowledgments section with the AI system used and the specific sections affected.
References
References must be cited in IEEE style. References must appear in a separate section at the end of the paper, be cited by numerals in square brackets, and list only the first author followed by "et al." when there are 3 or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must appear embedded in the text. All text, figures, and tables must be included in one file of less than 10 MB for review purposes.
Recent Publications
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering Information for Authors
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10.1109/tbme.2026.3699307
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IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Publication Information
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10.1109/tbme.2026.3699309
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IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering Handling Editors Information
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10.1109/tbme.2026.3699305
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
The current timeline from submission to decision is about 30 days for regular papers. Letters have expedited publication if accepted. Final submission should be made within 10 days from acceptance.
Reformat to IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required for all submissions and must be under 250 words. It must state the work's innovation and significance, confirm originality and exclusive submission status, and disclose related prior or concurrent conference papers.
Reformat to IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid journals have an article processing charge of $2,800 USD. Most fully open access journals have an APC of $2,160 USD.
Reformat to IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Biomedical and Engineering Education
Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
Muscle activation and electromyography studies
ECG Monitoring and Analysis
Neural dynamics and brain function
Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
Blind Source Separation Techniques
Wireless Body Area Networks
Electrical and Bioimpedance Tomography
Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography
Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications
Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging
Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
Microfluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Medical Image Segmentation Techniques
Soft Robotics and Applications
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