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Journal Of Nuclear Medicine

The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM) is self-published by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), a nonprofit international scientific and professional organization, and offers clinical investigations, basic science reports, continuing education articles, book reviews, employment opportunities, and updates on rapidly changing issues in practice and research.

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Subject Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Impact Factor 9.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0161-5505
eISSN 1535-5667
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $450 for original submissions up to 8 printed pages; $300 per page beyond 8; $300 for brief communications; commissioned works, book reviews, and letters to the editor are waived; Immediate Open Access is $3,500 in place of the standard publication charge.

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Nuclear Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A cover letter from the corresponding author is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have seen and approved the manuscript, include each author's specific contribution if there are more than 10 authors, and disclose any conflicts of interest.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the elements rationale, methods, results, and principal conclusions, with Methods, Results, and Conclusion presented as headings.
Manuscript The manuscript must contain no more than 5,000 words including the title page, abstract, text, disclosure, acknowledgments, key points, references, figure legends, and tables. The manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. The manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, a graphical abstract, and one set of 3 key points just before the reference list consisting of QUESTION, PERTINENT FINDINGS, and IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENT CARE or translational implications.
References The article may include a maximum of 60 references. References must be cited in consecutive numeric order at first mention in the text and designated by reference number in parentheses.
Figures & Tables The article may include a maximum of 7 figures, 14 figure parts in total, no more than 4 parts per figure, and 7 tables. Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript file rather than submitted separately, and figures must be embedded within the text with legends and also uploaded as separate files. Each table and figure must be cited in consecutive numeric order in the text.
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State Of The Art

Cover Letter A cover letter from the corresponding author is required. The cover letter must state that the manuscript has been seen and approved by all authors, and if there are more than 10 authors it must substantiate each author's specific contribution.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript State Of The Art articles are limited to 6,500 words. Manuscripts must be organized in the following order: title page, abstract, text, financial disclosure, disclaimer if any, acknowledgments if any, references, figures with legends, and tables. A disclosure statement must be included, and supplemental Results or supplemental Discussion are not permitted.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript file and not submitted as separate files, while figures should be embedded within the text with their legends and also uploaded as separate files.
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Brief Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter from the corresponding author is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have seen and approved the manuscript, and if there are more than 10 authors it must substantiate each author's contribution.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Rationale, Methods, Results, and Principal Conclusions, and include 3 to 5 keywords.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,500 words including the title page, abstract, text, disclosure, acknowledgments, key points, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must follow the section order title page, abstract, text, financial disclosure, disclaimer if any, acknowledgments if any, references, figures with legends, and tables, and include one set of three key points just before the reference list. Manuscript must include a graphical abstract and three key points labeled QUESTION, PERTINENT FINDINGS, and IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENT CARE.
References References must not exceed 30. References must be cited in consecutive numeric order at first mention in the text and designated by reference number in parentheses.
Figures & Tables Brief Communications may include a maximum of 4 figures and 2 tables. Figures should be embedded within the text with their legends and also uploaded as separate files, tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript file, and the graphical abstract must be placed at the end of the manuscript file and uploaded as a single image file in the Figures field. The graphical abstract must be a single simple original graphic with no legend, minimal text and labels, and it must not be a figure from the article, a table, or reprinted material.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter from the corresponding author is required. The cover letter must state that the manuscript has been seen and approved by all authors, and for submissions with more than 10 authors it must substantiate each author’s contribution.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must contain no more than 800 words, including the title page, authors and affiliations, letter text, disclosure, and references. Letters to the Editor must be given a title. A disclosure statement must be included in the manuscript.
References Letters to the Editor must contain no more than 10 references.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor must contain no figures and no tables.
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Standard Of Care

Cover Letter A cover letter from the corresponding author is required. The cover letter must state that the manuscript has been seen and approved by all authors, substantiate each author's contribution if there are more than 10 authors, and disclose any conflict of interest.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Standard Of Care articles are limited to 4,000 words total, including the title page, abstract, text, disclosure, acknowledgments, references, figure legends, and tables. Manuscripts must be ordered as title page, abstract, text, financial disclosure, disclaimer if any, acknowledgments if any, references, figures with legends, and tables. A disclosure statement must be included and must specify either reported conflicts of interest or that no conflicts exist.
References Standard Of Care articles may include no more than 40 references. References should be drawn from within the past 5 years.
Figures & Tables Standard Of Care articles may include a combined total of no more than 4 figures and tables. Figures should be embedded within the text with their legends and also uploaded as separate files, whereas tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript file and not submitted separately.
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Recent Publications

Immuno-PET/CT Imaging of Trop2 Expression with [ 18 F]AlF-RESCA-RT4 Enhances Diagnosis of Breast Cancers and the Metastases

Wenzhi Jia, Tingting Yan, Shuxian An, You Zhang, Qianyun Wu, Ziping Wu, Dongsheng Xu, Zhoumi Hu, Cheng Wang, Gang Huang, Jianjun Liu, Yanping Lin, Weijun Wei

10.2967/jnumed.125.271093
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Management of Hemodialyzed Patients Treated with Radioactive Iodine for Thyroid Cancer: How Could We Improve It? Tracks from the Lille Experience

Benjamin Chevalier, Laura Devos, Clio Baillet, Arnaud Jannin, Victor Fages, Bérengère Dekyndt, Jean-Francois Legrand, Christine Do Cao, Damien Huglo, François Provôt, Amandine Beron, Georges Lion, Jean-Baptiste Maurice

10.2967/jnumed.125.271707
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Diagnostic Performance of FAPI PET in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review

Lisa E.H.W. Duijx, Melissa Lenaerts, Marjolein L. Smidt, Sofia C. Vaz, Philipp Backhaus, Matthias Bauwens, Felix M. Mottaghy, Joachim E. Wildberger, Thiemo J.A. van Nijnatten

10.2967/jnumed.126.272191
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Lack of LAT1 and CD98hc Expression on Tumor Cells of Diffuse Glioma: Revisiting the Molecular Basis for Amino Acid PET Imaging and Theranostics

Jan-Michael Werner, Erwin Tomasich, Maximilian J. Mair, Johannes A. Hainfellner, Georg Widhalm, Marcus Hacker, Norbert Galldiks, Nathalie L. Albert, Anna S. Berghoff, Matthias Preusser

10.2967/jnumed.125.271348
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Multiorgan Perfusion by PET: Potential Multiple Pathophysiology Interacting with the Heart to Guide Systemic and Cardiac Management

K. Lance Gould, Nils P. Johnson

10.2967/jnumed.126.272071
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Revised manuscripts must be submitted within 30 days of the editorial decision; if revisions are not received within 3 months after being requested, the manuscript may begin a new review cycle. Subscriber-only access lasts 6 months after final publication unless Immediate Open Access is selected.

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Is a cover letter required?

All manuscripts must be accompanied by a cover letter from the corresponding author. The letter must confirm all authors approved the manuscript, substantiate contributions if there are more than 10 authors, disclose overlap with published or submitted material, disclose conflicts of interest, and include any additional information helpful to the editor. Preprint deposition details, DOI, and licensing terms must be acknowledged in the cover letter when applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

Authors of accepted manuscripts incur publication charges: $450 for original submissions up to 8 printed pages, $300 per page beyond 8, and $300 for brief communications. Commissioned works, book reviews, and letters to the editor are waived. Immediate Open Access costs $3,500 instead of the standard publication charge.

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Research Topics

Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment Radiation Dose and Imaging Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances HER2/EGFR in Cancer Research Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Cancer Research and Treatments Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

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