Instructions for Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation are expected to follow internationally accepted standards for biomedical publishing, including ethical guidelines, transparency, and research integrity.

The corresponding author will serve as the primary point of contact throughout the submission, peer-review, and publication process.

Article Processing Charges

The journal operates under an open-access model. An Article Processing Charge (APC) of 300 USD is applicable only after acceptance of the manuscript.

No submission fees are charged
No charges apply for rejected manuscripts
Payment instructions are provided after acceptance

Plagiarism Screening

All submissions are screened for originality using plagiarism detection tools. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and properly cited.

Manuscript Preparation

Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear English (British or American consistency required)
Units: Use standard SI units throughout
Formatting: Submit in MS Word format with all content in a single file

Recommended Structure:

Title Page
Abstract and Keywords
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Acknowledgments
Conflict of Interest
References

Title and Abstract

The title should be concise, informative, and relevant
Abstract length: 200–300 words
Include key findings and significance
Provide 5–8 keywords after the abstract

Authorship and Contributions

All listed authors must have significantly contributed to the research. Individual contributions should be clearly stated where applicable.

Funding and Acknowledgments

All financial support and institutional contributions must be clearly acknowledged. Non-author contributions such as technical or editorial support may also be included.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. If no conflict exists, authors should state:
“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”