Next Journal of AI in Healthcare
Focus and Scope
NJAIH covers AI model development and validation, clinical decision support systems, natural language processing in healthcare, AI ethics and algorithmic bias, regulatory frameworks for medical AI, AI governance and copyright considerations in health-related LLMs, AI-assisted diagnostics, and the integration of AI into electronic health records and disease surveillance platforms. The journal also welcomes studies on patient and clinician perspectives on AI-enabled care.
Aims of the Journal
• Advance rigorous, reproducible AI research with direct healthcare applications
• Address the ethical, legal, and governance dimensions of AI in medicine
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, data scientists, and health policymakers
• Promote transparent reporting and evaluation standards for healthcare AI
Article Types Considered for Publication
• Original Research
• Technical Reports
• Systematic Reviews
• AI Ethics & Governance Papers
• Perspectives
• Study Protocols
• Letters to the Editor
Section Policies
This document sets out the editorial policies, scope, structural requirements, reporting standards, and submission specifications for each article type accepted by NJAIH. Authors must review and comply with the relevant section policy before preparing and submitting a manuscript.
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Section |
Description |
Word Limit |
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1 |
Original Research |
Primary empirical studies with new data or novel analyses |
3,500–6,000 |
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2 |
Technical Reports |
AI system, dataset, and pipeline documentation |
2,000–5,000 |
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3 |
Systematic Reviews |
Comprehensive evidence syntheses and meta-analyses |
5,000–8,000 |
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4 |
AI Ethics & Governance |
Normative, legal, and policy scholarship on responsible AI |
3,000–7,000 |
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5 |
Perspectives |
Expert viewpoints, opinion, and commentary |
1,500–3,000 |
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6 |
Study Protocols |
Pre-registered plans for planned or ongoing studies |
3,000–6,000 |
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7 |
Letters to the Editor |
Brief correspondence and rapid communications |
Open Access Policy
NJAIH is a fully open access journal. All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, without subscription or pay-per-view fees. Authors retain copyright of their work under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Peer Review Process
NJAIH operates a double-anonymized peer review process. All submitted manuscripts are first assessed by the editorial team for scope and quality. Manuscripts meeting minimum standards are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers. The editorial board makes final decisions on acceptance, revision, or rejection. The typical time from submission to first editorial decision is 2 to 4 weeks.
Copyright Notice
Authors publishing in NJAIH retain copyright to their work. Upon acceptance, authors grant NGHC Publications a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article. All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License. Third parties may reuse published work, including for commercial purposes, as long as proper attribution is given.
Sponsorship Disclosure
NJAIH is published by NGHC Publications, a division of Next Global Health Consulting Inc. (Canada). The journal does not accept commercial sponsorship that influences editorial content or decisions. Article Processing Charges (APCs) may apply to cover publication costs; waiver policies are available for authors from low-income countries. Details are available on the journal website. NJAIH has no financial arrangement with any third party that could be perceived as a conflict of interest with editorial independence.
History of the Journal
NJAIH was launched as part of the NGHC Publications portfolio under Next Global Health Consulting Inc. The journal was established to address gaps in the open access global publishing landscape. The journal has operated under continuous editorial leadership since its founding.
Privacy Statement
NGHC Publications is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal information collected during the submission and review process, including names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations, is used solely for the purposes of managing submissions and editorial correspondence. This information is not shared with third parties without consent, except as required by law. Reviewer identities are kept confidential throughout the peer review process. All data handling complies with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Digital Preservation & Archiving
NJAIH is committed to the long-term preservation of its published content. The journal participates in digital preservation programs, including LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS), to ensure permanent, secure, and free access to published articles in the event the journal ceases publication. Published articles are also deposited in the relevant databases and maintained in the NGHC Publications digital repository.
Indexing
NJAIH is submitted for indexing in major academic databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science (ESCI), and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Authors are encouraged to check the journal website for the current indexing status.
Contact & Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted through the NGHC Publications online submission system. General inquiries may be directed to the editorial office at:
eic@nghcpublications.com
Publisher: NGHC Publications, Next Global Health Consulting Inc., Canada
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Publication Frequency: Continuous publication; quarterly volume compilation
License: CC BY 4.0 — Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International