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Journal of the American College of Radiology

The official journal of the American College of Radiology, JACR publishes timely and important topics affecting the practice of diagnostic radiologists, interventional radiologists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists. It provides a forum for articles on health policy, clinical practice, practice management, data science, and education to improve practice and benefit patient care.

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Subject Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Impact Factor 5.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1546-1440
eISSN 1558-349X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3810 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Journal of the American College of Radiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is optional and may be included when applicable to provide additional context for the submission.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured as a research abstract with objective, methods, results, and discussion for research articles. Abstract for research articles must include the headings objective, methods, results, and discussion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be less than 3,000 words excluding references. Original research articles must include a formal limitations section. Manuscript must include a declaration statement, 3-5 keywords, and, if generative AI was used, a declaration of AI-assisted technologies before the references.
References References must follow American Medical Association style. Unpublished results and personal communications must not be included in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Original Articles may include no more than 7 tables and figures in total. Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript document for initial submission. Any submission with figures must include figure legends after the references.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter is required for provisionally accepted or revised submissions and should be included when applicable at initial submission. Brief Reports cover letters must reference the editor invitation.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured as a research abstract or formatted appropriately for a review. Research abstracts must include objective, methods, results, and discussion.
Manuscript Brief Reports must be no greater than 1,400 words including references. Brief Reports must contain sections for a brief description of the problem, what the authors did, and outcomes and limitations, and must not include a conclusion section. Manuscript must include a declaration statement and, if generative AI was used, a declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies before the references, and authors must provide 3-5 keywords.
References Brief Reports references are limited to 8 or fewer. References must follow American Medical Association Manual of Style. Unpublished results and personal communications must not appear in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include no more than 3 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript document at initial submission and, if provisionally accepted or invited to revise, separate figure files and editable tables must be provided. Any submission with figures must include a figure legend after the references.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover letter is optional when applicable to provide additional context for the submission.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor must be fewer than 500 words. Letter should include 3 to 5 keywords and, if generative AI was used, a declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references.
References Letter to the Editor must include no more than 3 references, including the previously published article being addressed. References must follow AMA style. Unpublished results and personal communications must not appear in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be included in the manuscript document at initial submission. Any submission with figures must include a figure legend after the references.
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Recent Publications

Response to "Accuracy or Agreement? Reconsidering the Use of AI as a Reference Standard in Head CT Reformatting"

Peter D. Chang, Eleanor Chu, David Floriolli, Jennifer Soun, David Fussell

10.1016/j.jacr.2026.06.002
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ACR Appropriateness Criteria for Penetrating Torso Trauma: Considerations for the Evolving Military Threat Environment

Jonathon Schutt, Michelle Li, Christopher Yeisley, John Pavlus

10.1016/j.jacr.2026.04.025
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History and the Current Generative AI Policies and the Case for a Universal Disclosure Log

Mohammad Mahdi Bagheri Asl, Hasna Loulida, Ariana Chacon, Alejandro M. Spiotta

10.1016/j.jacr.2026.06.005
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Responsible AI Off-Boarding in Radiology: Staff Perspectives on Decommissioning and a Proposed Withdrawal Framework

Jack Packer, Geraldine Dean, Mathew Storey, Christina Malamateniou, Susan Cheng Shelmerdine

10.1016/j.jacr.2026.06.004
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ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Epigastric Pain

Sherry S. Wang, Alice Fung, Abhinav Vij, Brooks D. Cash, Riham H. El Khouli, Bruce M. Lo, Jeffrey B. Matthews, Vincent Mellnick, Martha Menchaca, Denee J. Moore, Elainea N. Smith, Kiran H. Thakrar, Shaun A. Wahab, Elena K. Korngold

10.1016/j.jacr.2026.05.003
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

7 days from submission to first decision; 44 days from submission to decision after review; 40 days from submission to acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required when applicable to provide additional context, such as identifying companion papers, certifying editor-in-chief approval for additional authors, or listing the intended focus or special issue. Brief Reports are editor invitation only and the cover letter must reference the invitation.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3810 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Radiology practices and education Radiation Dose and Imaging Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging Innovations in Medical Education Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Healthcare Policy and Management Diversity and Career in Medicine Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy Healthcare cost, quality, practices Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Healthcare Quality and Management Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications AI in cancer detection Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Primary Care and Health Outcomes Global Health Workforce Issues Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

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