BMC Medical Informatics And Decision

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making is a peer-reviewed open access journal that covers the development, dissemination, and implementation of new methodologies and technologies in the fields of medical informatics and decision making within the healthcare sector. The journal aims to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of information technology in healthcare, fostering the exchange of research among scientists, clinicians, and decision-makers.

Overview[edit | edit source]

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making focuses on the application of information technology and computer science to healthcare and medicine. It encompasses a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, clinical decision support systems, health information systems, data mining and machine learning in healthcare, electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and mobile health (mHealth) solutions. The journal encourages submissions that demonstrate innovative use of technology in healthcare settings, the impact of technology on healthcare outcomes, and the role of data analytics in healthcare decision-making processes.

Scope[edit | edit source]

The scope of BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making is broad, covering various aspects of informatics and technology application in healthcare:

Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS): Articles focusing on the development, implementation, and evaluation of CDSS that aid healthcare professionals in making clinical decisions.
Health Information Systems (HIS): Research on the design, development, and assessment of HIS, including their impact on patient care and healthcare delivery.
Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Studies on the adoption, integration, and optimization of EHRs in healthcare settings.
Telemedicine and Telehealth: Research on the use of telecommunication technologies to provide healthcare services remotely.
Mobile Health (mHealth): Articles on the development and evaluation of mobile applications and technologies for healthcare delivery and patient monitoring.
Data Mining and Machine Learning: Studies applying data mining and machine learning techniques to extract meaningful information from large healthcare datasets for improved decision-making.

Submission Guidelines[edit | edit source]

Authors interested in submitting to BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making should adhere to the journal's submission guidelines, which include requirements for manuscript formatting, ethical considerations, and the peer review process. Submissions are accepted through the journal's online submission system, where authors can track the status of their manuscripts.

Open Access Policy[edit | edit source]

As an open access journal, all articles published in BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making are freely accessible online immediately upon publication, without subscription charges or registration barriers. Authors are required to pay an article-processing charge (APC) to cover the costs associated with publication.

Indexing and Impact Factor[edit | edit source]

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making is indexed in several major databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the Web of Science. The journal's impact factor, a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, is regularly updated and can be found on the journal's website.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The journal is supported by an international editorial board comprising experts in medical informatics, decision making, and related fields. The board is responsible for maintaining the journal's high standards of quality and integrity in the peer review process.