Call For Papers
JRNM invites original research, systematic reviews, technical notes, and interdisciplinary studies that advance radiation and nuclear medicine. We welcome work in diagnostic imaging, targeted radionuclide therapy, radiopharmaceutical development, dosimetry optimization, radiation safety, and translational clinical trials.
Our open access model delivers immediate global visibility, supporting collaboration across clinical, physics, engineering, and pharmaceutical teams. We prioritize rigorous methodology, reproducibility, and clinically meaningful impact.
Why Publish in JRNM
A trusted home for nuclear medicine research
JRNM serves a specialized yet multidisciplinary community that spans nuclear medicine physicians, medical physicists, radiochemists, technologists, and radiation oncologists. We value studies that connect imaging advances with therapeutic outcomes, improve diagnostic accuracy, or strengthen radiation protection practice.
Authors should emphasize clinical relevance, technical validation, and clear reporting to support rapid translation into patient care or operational protocols.
Priority Themes
Imaging Advances
PET, SPECT, hybrid imaging, and quantitative analysis
Targeted Therapy
Theranostics, alpha and beta emitters, radioligand therapy
Dosimetry
Patient specific dose planning and Monte Carlo modeling
Radiation Safety
Protection standards, QA, and regulatory compliance
Article Types
What we publish
We publish original research articles, clinical studies, systematic reviews, meta analyses, technical reports, brief communications, and methodology papers. Manuscripts should present clear objectives, robust methods, validated results, and conclusions supported by data.
Include data availability statements, ethics approvals, and disclosure of funding or conflicts of interest. For technology or software studies, provide version details and validation procedures.
Submission Path
Submit
- Prepare manuscript and supporting files
- Include cover letter with scope alignment
- Provide ethics and data statements
- Indicate special issue if applicable
Review
- Editorial screening and peer review
- Methodology and safety evaluation
- Constructive revision guidance
- Transparent decision communication
Publish
- Copyediting, layout, and proofing
- DOI registration and metadata delivery
- Open access publication and archiving
- Global visibility across indexing services
Editorial Focus
Special Issues: We welcome themed collections in areas such as theranostics, novel radiotracers, precision dosimetry, and emerging imaging technologies.
Open Access Impact: Immediate accessibility improves citation potential and accelerates clinical adoption.
Ethics and Safety: Clinical studies must document consent, safety protocols, and regulatory approvals.
Interdisciplinary Teams: Clarify contributor roles to support reviewer selection and evaluation.
Submission Readiness
Checklist for a strong submission
Before submission, confirm that all files are complete and clearly labeled. Include a structured abstract, high resolution figures, and references with DOIs where available. Well prepared submissions move faster through review and improve acceptance readiness.
Submit your manuscript to JRNM
Choose ManuscriptZone or our simplified submission form to begin the review process.
Submission Checklist
Prepare a complete package
Strong submissions reduce revision cycles and improve review speed. Before uploading, confirm that the manuscript meets these essentials:
- Clear clinical or technical problem statement and relevance.
- Validated methodology with reproducible protocols.
- Complete data availability statement and repository links.
- Ethics approval numbers and consent documentation.
- Figures with proper labels, units, and resolution.
- References verified with DOIs or persistent identifiers.
- Cover letter explaining novelty and scope alignment.
Open Access Advantage
Global visibility and clinical impact
Open access publication removes barriers for clinicians, physicists, and multidisciplinary teams, supporting faster translation into clinical protocols and regulatory guidance. Articles are indexed rapidly and remain accessible long term, increasing citation potential and collaboration opportunities.
Safety and Reporting
Ethics and compliance expectations
Research involving radioactive materials must document safety protocols, dosimetry methods, and regulatory compliance. For clinical studies, include trial registration when applicable and describe adverse event monitoring. Transparent reporting helps reviewers evaluate safety and reliability.
Author Support
Publishing services included
JRNM provides editorial guidance, structured reviewer feedback, and production support. We also assist with metadata optimization, data availability statements, and repository linking.
Authors benefit from rapid discovery across clinical and technical audiences, including clinicians, physicists, and imaging scientists who rely on current evidence.
Audience Reach
Clinical and technical visibility
JRNM reaches nuclear medicine clinicians, medical physicists, radiopharmaceutical scientists, and imaging technologists. Publication helps align clinical practice with emerging evidence and strengthens collaboration across disciplines.
Rapid Dissemination
Accelerate uptake
Open access enables rapid dissemination to hospitals, imaging centers, and research groups. This speeds translation of innovations such as new tracers, dosimetry methods, and safety protocols.
Clinical and Industry Partnerships
Applied research welcomed
We welcome collaborations between hospitals, imaging centers, and industry partners that validate radiopharmaceuticals, imaging hardware, or dosimetry software. Clearly describe study design, regulatory context, and clinical relevance to support peer review.
Scope Alignment
Fit with JRNM
Emphasize how your study advances nuclear medicine practice or radiation safety. Manuscripts that connect imaging innovation to patient outcomes are prioritized for review.
Submission Timing
Plan for review cycles
Submissions are accepted year round. If findings are time sensitive, mention urgency in the cover letter so the editorial office can advise on review scheduling.
Final Tip
Strengthen scope fit
Use the cover letter to explain how your findings improve diagnostic accuracy, therapy planning, or radiation safety practices within nuclear medicine.
Scope Signal
Highlight relevance
Explicitly connect imaging or therapy innovations to clinical workflow or safety outcomes in the abstract.
