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Research Topics
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The Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) is published by Oxford University Press in partnership with AMIA and provides a multidisciplinary home for research across the informatics field, including clinical care, clinical research, translational science, implementation science, imaging, education, consumer health, and public health.
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Impact Factor
4.6
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1067-5027
eISSN
1527-974X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
No charge for standard subscription-based publication; open access available for a charge after acceptance.
Submission Instructions
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research And Applications
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and should describe any special considerations and include details of previous reviews of the submitted article. The cover letter should note special considerations regarding the submission and include details of previous reviews of the submitted article.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objective, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 4000 words, excluding Acknowledgments and References. The main text must include a Background and Significance section plus sections corresponding to the abstract headings. The title page must include up to five keywords or phrases and the manuscript must provide alt text under each figure legend.
References
References are unlimited. References must be numbered sequentially in order of citation and list all authors if there are 3 or fewer, or the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' if there are more than 3.
Figures & Tables
The article may include up to 6 figures and up to 4 tables. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while images must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript and alt text must appear under each relevant legend in the main manuscript file.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Tutorial Reviews must use the headings Objectives, Target Audience, and Scope, and Systematic Reviews must use the same structured abstract format as Research And Applications articles.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words. Systematic Reviews must use the same text format as Research And Applications articles. Title page must include up to five keywords or phrases and the manuscript must include alt text directly under each figure legend.
References
References are unlimited. References must be numbered sequentially in order of first citation and list all authors if there are 3 or fewer, or the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' if there are more than 3.
Figures & Tables
Reviews may include up to 6 figures and up to 4 tables. Tables must be placed in the main text where first cited, while images must be uploaded as separate files. Legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript and alt text must be included in the main manuscript directly under each figure legend.
Brief Communications
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included with any special considerations regarding the submission and details of previous reviews of the submitted article. Cover letter should describe special considerations regarding the submission and include details of previous reviews of the submitted article.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 150 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be up to 2000 words, excluding Acknowledgments and References. Manuscript should be presented in the order title page, abstract, main text, tables, acknowledgments and required statements, and reference list, with the main text under appropriate headings and subheadings. Title page must include up to five keywords or phrases and the manuscript word count excluding title page, abstract, references, figures, and tables.
References
References are unlimited. References must be numbered sequentially as they appear in the text, list all authors when there are 3 or fewer or the first 3 followed by 'et al.' otherwise, and use Medline journal abbreviations where available.
Figures & Tables
Submission may include up to 3 figures and up to 2 tables. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while images must be uploaded as separate files. Legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript and alt text must appear directly under each figure legend in the main manuscript file.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must note any special considerations regarding the submission, including details of related papers by the same author or authors already published or under consideration and details of previous reviews of the submitted article.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 150 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be up to 2000 words, excluding materials in the Acknowledgments and References sections. Manuscript should be presented in the order of title page, abstract, main text, tables, acknowledgments and required statements, and reference list. Title page must include up to five keywords or phrases and the manuscript word count excluding title page, abstract, references, figures, and tables.
References
References are unlimited. References must be numbered sequentially in order of appearance and list all authors if there are 3 or fewer, or the first 3 authors followed by et al. if there are more than 3.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include up to 3 figures and up to 2 tables. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while images must be uploaded as separate files and legends provided at the end of the manuscript. Tables must be in Word format and cited in numerical order, and all images must be cited in numerical order with alt text included in the main manuscript directly under the relevant figure legend.
Correspondence
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be submitted and include any special considerations and details of previous reviews of the article. Cover letter should describe any special considerations regarding the submission and include details of previous reviews of the submitted article.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be no more than 1000 words, excluding Acknowledgments and References. Manuscript should be arranged in the order of title page, abstract, main text, tables, acknowledgments and required statements, and reference list. Title page must include up to five keywords or phrases and the manuscript word count excluding title page, abstract, references, figures, and tables.
References
References must not exceed 5. References must be numbered sequentially in order of appearance and list all authors if there are 3 or fewer, or the first 3 followed by 'et al.' if there are more than 3.
Figures & Tables
Correspondence may include up to 1 table and up to 1 figure. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while images must be uploaded as separate files. Legends should be provided at the end of the manuscript, and alt text must appear in the main manuscript directly under the relevant figure legend preceded by 'Alt text:'.
Recent Publications
Reflections on the discipline: foundations, challenges, and future of biomedical informatics
Suzanne Bakken
10.1093/jamia/ocag109
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Correction to: Are asynchronous or synchronous clinical decision support more likely to change provider behavior? A case study in dementia
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10.1093/jamia/ocag120
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Medical code embeddings from claims-based co-occurrences: a unified semantic space for ICD-10 diagnoses and ATC medications
Corentin Faujour, Stéphane Bouée, Corinne Emery, Anne-Sophie Jannot
10.1093/jamia/ocag113
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Translating machine learning predictions into meaningful risk estimates to support clinical decisions: a post hoc analysis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease adverse outcomes using unified auto clinical scores
Anthony Lianjie Li, Moses YiDong Lim, Weixiang Lian, Htet Lin Htun, Hwee Pin Phua, Ser Hon Puah, Geak Poh Tan, Huiying Xu, John Arputhan Abisheganaden, Wei-Yen Lim
10.1093/jamia/ocag116
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Integrating human and artificial intelligence for robust postmarketing safety surveillance systems: reflections from the FDA Sentinel Innovation Center
Rishi J Desai, Robert Ball, Gerald Dal Pan, Sebastian Schneeweiss
10.1093/jamia/ocag121
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
One volume per year with 12 issues.
Reformat to Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and should describe any special considerations, including related papers, previous reviews, and relevant editor or reviewer comments and responses.
Reformat to Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
No charge for standard subscription-based publication; authors may choose open access for a charge after acceptance.
Reformat to Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Electronic Health Records Systems
Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies
Healthcare Systems and Technology
Machine Learning in Healthcare
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Topic Modeling
Ethics in Clinical Research
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
Data Quality and Management
Health Sciences Research and Education
Semantic Web and Ontologies
Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
Medical Coding and Health Information
Clinical practice guidelines implementation
Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Natural Language Processing Techniques
Genomics and Rare Diseases
Digital Mental Health Interventions