Policies & Guidelines

Dignity and Respect

We are committed to preserving a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our entire community—including employees, editors, reviewers, and authors. Learn how we uphold dignity and professional conduct across all interactions.

Submitting Your Manuscript to JMIR Publications: A Guide for Authors

Ready to submit to a JMIR Publications journal? Our comprehensive Author Guide is our most-consulted resource, designed to help you navigate every step of the submission process—from selecting the right article type to formatting your final references.

• Ensure your research meets our high editorial standards by following our structured framework:

• Structured Abstracts: Master the "BOMRC" framework for maximum impact.

• Formatting Excellence: Align your work with JMIR House Style and AMA 11th Edition.

• Mandatory Disclosures: Clear instructions on Ethics, Funding, and Data Availability.

• Multimedia & Figures: Technical specs for high-resolution PNGs and appendices.

How does JMIR handle Copyright?

We use the CC-BY license—the gold standard for Open Access publishing. This ensures that while JMIR Publications and the global community have an irrevocable license to share your research, the authors retain the copyright.

Key Highlights:

• CC-BY: Requires attribution and a link to the license.

• CC0: Used primarily for public domain materials and specific data sets.

• TOC Images: Guidelines for selecting and attributing images for your article.

Guide to Article Types

We support a diverse range of scholarly contributions—from high-impact Original Papers and Systematic Reviews to rapid Research Letters and unique Patient Perspectives.

Because each journal within our portfolio may have specific requirements, we maintain a comprehensive, real-time Knowledge Base to ensure your manuscript meets the necessary formatting, structure, and reporting standards before you submit.

To ensure a smooth peer-review process and avoid immediate revisions, please keep these core requirements in mind:

• Structure Matters: Most research requires the IMRD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion). If your work is less formal, check our Viewpoint or Tutorial criteria.

• Abstract Accuracy: Most abstracts must be structured and word count capped.

• Mandatory Checklists: Submissions for trials, reviews, and reports must include a reporting guideline checklist.

• Word & Reference Limits: Short-form articles like Research Letters have strict caps to qualify.

• Journal Compatibility: Not all article types are accepted by every journal.

House Style and Editorial Guidelines

At JMIR Publications, we prioritize clarity, precision, and rapid dissemination. While our professional external copyeditors work with every accepted manuscript to bring it into alignment with our house style, adhering to these guidelines upon initial submission significantly accelerates your article's journey from acceptance to publication.

Key Takeaways for Authors

To ensure your manuscript meets our high standards for indexing and readability, please focus on these five core areas:

• Style and Voice

• Precision in Abbreviations

• The "JMIR Number Style"

• Inclusive Language

• Technical Formatting

You don't have to be a style expert to submit. Our team provides professional copyediting, reference optimization, and nomenclature review.

Generative AI Policy & Guidelines

Before submitting a manuscript that has utilized generative AI, please review these core requirements:

• Human Authorship Only

• Mandatory Disclosure

• Transcript Transparency

• Formatting AI Content

• Fact-Checking Responsibility