What JRNM publishes

JRNM welcomes original research, clinical studies, systematic reviews, meta analyses, technical notes, and interdisciplinary methods papers. Manuscripts should focus on diagnostic or therapeutic nuclear medicine, radiation oncology integration, imaging physics, radiochemistry, or radiation safety practice.

We encourage studies that connect imaging findings to clinical outcomes, optimize dosimetry, improve radiotracer synthesis, or advance regulatory and safety frameworks. Use language that is accessible to clinicians and physicists alike.

Manuscript organization

Use standard scientific structure: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Provide three to six keywords and a short running title. Define abbreviations at first use and report units consistently, especially for radiation dose metrics.

Figures must be high resolution and labeled clearly. Tables should be editable and include captions that explain all abbreviations and units. For imaging studies, include acquisition parameters and reconstruction methods to support reproducibility.

For clinical studies, report inclusion criteria, ethical approvals, and safety monitoring protocols. If the study involves radiopharmaceutical administration, include activity dosing, biodistribution, and adverse event reporting where applicable.

Accuracy and traceability

Use a consistent citation style and include DOIs when available. Cite datasets, software, and preprints with persistent identifiers. Reference accuracy is the responsibility of the authors and will be checked during production.

For imaging datasets or clinical trial registrations, include registry identifiers. Ensure that citations support the scientific context and include recent literature in radiation and nuclear medicine.

Transparency for prior sharing

JRNM accepts submissions previously posted as preprints, provided they are disclosed at submission. Authors should update the preprint record after publication to link to the final article. Prior conference abstracts are acceptable if the manuscript is substantially expanded.

Production, licensing, and publication

After acceptance, the editorial office issues an APC invoice and begins production once payment is confirmed. Authors receive proofs for final review and must verify author details, dosage values, and figure accuracy. Only minor corrections are permitted during proofing.

Articles are published under an open license to maximize reuse and citation. JRNM supports repository deposits and metadata distribution to indexing platforms to improve discoverability.

Corresponding author and cover letter guidance

Provide a corresponding author with full contact information for editorial communication. Include ORCID identifiers when available to improve attribution. A clear cover letter should summarize novelty, clinical relevance, and scope alignment. If the work is linked to a special issue, state the issue name explicitly.

Use descriptive section headings and consistent numbering. For imaging or dosimetry studies, consider adding a short highlights section that summarizes key findings for rapid scanning by clinicians and physicists.

Standards for transparent research

Use reporting guidelines appropriate to study design. CONSORT applies to randomized trials, STROBE to observational studies, PRISMA to systematic reviews, and ARRIVE to animal research. For diagnostic accuracy studies, follow STARD or similar imaging standards when applicable.

Presentation quality expectations

Imaging figures should include acquisition parameters, reconstruction methods, and relevant quantitative values. Provide scale bars, dose units, and clear legends. Tables should be editable and include definitions for all abbreviations.

Registration and safety reporting

Clinical trials should include registration numbers and protocol identifiers. Report radiation dose limits, safety monitoring, and any deviations from protocol. Include a clear description of study population and inclusion criteria.

Reproducibility expectations

Provide repository links for datasets and code with version details. If clinical data cannot be shared, explain restrictions and provide controlled access pathways. A short data dictionary improves reuse.

Maintaining the scholarly record

Authors may appeal decisions by providing a detailed response to reviewer comments. Appeals are reviewed by senior editors and may involve additional expert evaluation. Post publication corrections are issued when necessary to maintain record accuracy.

Discoverability best practices

Provide three to six keywords that reflect imaging modality, radionuclide, and clinical context. Structured abstracts should summarize objectives, methods, results, and conclusions with clear quantitative outcomes.

Supporting files

Supplementary files should be clearly labeled and referenced in the main text. Include protocol details, extended tables, or imaging datasets that support reproducibility and interpretation.

Transparency in support

List all funding sources and grant numbers, and describe the role of sponsors. If no external funding was received, state this explicitly.

Clarity for multidisciplinary readers

Use concise scientific language and avoid unnecessary jargon. Prioritize clear methods and results over extended background. Use headings and consistent numbering to help reviewers navigate complex content.

Final quality checks

Proofs are the final opportunity to verify author details, dose values, and figure accuracy. Only minor corrections are permitted at this stage to maintain production timelines.

Transparent updates

Requests to add or remove authors after submission require written approval from all contributors and justification to the editorial office.

Responsible limitations

If data cannot be shared due to privacy or regulatory constraints, explain the limitation and provide a controlled access pathway when possible. Reviewers should still be able to evaluate study validity.

Consistency in reporting

Use standardized units for activity and dose, and define all abbreviations. Consistent nomenclature improves clarity for multidisciplinary readers and reduces revision requests.

Ensure completeness

Upload the manuscript, figures, tables, supplementary files, and cover letter as separate files. Clear file naming reduces processing time and helps reviewers locate supporting materials.

Primary contact

Provide a single corresponding author with institutional email, full address, and phone number. This ensures efficient communication during review and production.

Final review

Before submission, confirm that all figures open correctly, legends match the text, and dose values are consistent across tables and results.

Post acceptance

Timely proof review helps maintain publication schedules. Delays can slow indexing and discovery for clinical audiences.

ORCID and IDs

Include ORCID identifiers for all authors when available. Consistent identifiers improve attribution, indexing accuracy, and researcher visibility across clinical and technical databases.

Improve accessibility

Consider a brief plain language summary for complex protocols to help multidisciplinary readers understand clinical significance.

Transparency note

Ensure that data availability statements are complete and consistent across the manuscript, supplementary files, and repository records.

Consistency check

Ensure that figures, tables, and text describe the same dose values, imaging parameters, and statistical results throughout the manuscript.

Final confirmation

Confirm that ethical approvals, data statements, and funding disclosures are included before submission.

Submission readiness

Verify that all required forms and disclosures are complete before uploading.