Author Guidelines

Welcome to the Indian Journal of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (IJMRIT), where innovation meets excellence in the realm of medical technology. Established to serve as a comprehensive resource for professionals, researchers, and academicians, IJMRIT is at the forefront of promoting and disseminating pivotal research and developments that drive the field forward.

Instructions for Authors

The Indian Journal of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (IJMRIT) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research, reviews, case reports, technical innovations, and educational articles in Radiology, Medical Imaging, Radiation Technology, Radiography, Artificial Intelligence in Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Safety, and related healthcare sciences.

Manuscript Categories
Original Research Articles
Maximum 5000 words
Structured abstract (250 words)
Up to 8 tables/figures
Maximum 40 references
Review Articles
Maximum 6000 words
Unstructured abstract (250 words)
Up to 60 references
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
PRISMA guidelines recommended
Maximum 7000 words
Case Reports
Maximum 2000 words
Abstract up to 150 words
Maximum 15 references
Technical Notes / Innovations
Maximum 2500 words
Short Communications
Maximum 1500 words
Letters to the Editor
Maximum 800 words
Manuscript Preparation

 

Title Page Include:

Full title of manuscript
Running title (maximum 50 characters)
Author names and affiliations
Corresponding author details
ORCID IDs (if available)
Abstract and Keywords
Original articles must contain a structured abstract:
Background
Methods
Results
Conclusion
3–6 keywords should be provided.
Main Text

Original articles should follow:

Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements (if applicable)
Conflict of Interest Statement
Funding Statement References

References should follow the Vancouver Citation Style.Ethical Requirements
Studies involving humans must include Institutional Ethics Committee approval.
Informed consent must be obtained where applicable.
Clinical studies should comply with the Declaration of Helsinki.
Authors must disclose conflicts of interest.
Plagiarism exceeding 10% (excluding references and methodology) may lead to rejection.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

Authors must disclose the use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) in manuscript preparation. AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Peer Review Policy

IJMRIT follows a Double-Blind Peer Review Process.

Editorial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment for:

Scope and relevance
Ethical compliance
Scientific quality
Plagiarism screening

Manuscripts failing to meet basic requirements may be desk rejected.

External Peer Review

Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.

Review Timeline
Stage Typical Duration
Initial Editorial Screening 5–7 days
Reviewer Assignment 3–5 days
Peer Review 3–4 weeks
First Decision Within 4–6 weeks
Minor Revision Review 1–2 weeks
Major Revision Review 2–4 weeks
Final Acceptance Decision Within 6–8 weeks of submission
Online Publication after Acceptance 2–4 weeks

These timelines are consistent with common medical-journal peer-review practices.

Editorial Decisions

Possible editorial decisions include:

Accept
Accept with Minor Revisions
Major Revisions Required
Resubmit for Review
Reject
Acceptance Rate

The journal aims to maintain high scientific standards. Acceptance is based on originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance to radiological sciences.

Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to publish the work under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License unless otherwise specified.

Submission Process

Authors should submit:

Cover Letter
Manuscript File (without author details for blind review)
Title Page
Ethics Approval Certificate (if applicable)
Conflict of Interest Declaration
Copyright/Author Declaration Form


Correspondence:

Editor-in-Chief

Indian Journal of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (IJMRIT)

Email:  editorialboard@ijmrit.in

Website: ijmrit.in

All correspondence regarding manuscripts should be directed to the Editorial Office.