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Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine is now available through Elsevier's Electronic Submission System (EES)  http://ees.elsevier.com/cmpb
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine is dedicated to the scientific development,
implementation and exchange of formal methods and computer software systems in biomedical research and medical practice. It is designed
to serve biomedical researchers; biomedical and clinical / health informaticians; medical researchers and practitioners; biologists;
biochemists; biophysicists; geneticists; neuroscientists; cardiologists; psychologists; epidemiologists; immunologists; pharmacologists;
biostatisticians; computer scientists, programmers and systems analysts; biomedical, clinical and other engineers; teachers of medical
informatics and users of educational software. The aims of the journal are: (1) to encourage the development of formal computing methods,
and their application in biomedical research and medical practice, by illustration of fundamental principles in biomedical informatics;
(2) to stimulate basic research into biomedical application software design; (3) to report the state of research of biomedical information
processing projects; (4) to report new computer methodologies applied in biomedical areas; (5) to provide a forum for discussion and
improvement of existing software; (6) to optimise contact between national organisations and regional user groups by promoting an international
exchange of information on formal methods, standards and software in biomedicine; (7) to announce and report meetings of central interest.
Fields of interest
The application of computer science methodology and software to the full range of theoretical and clinical
biomedical specialties, including: Biochemistry; Biophysics; Molecular biology; Genetics; Immunology; Microbiology; Cardiology; Neurophysiology;
Radiotherapy; Pharmacology; Clinical psychology; Psychophysiology and social medicine; Biomedical informatics; Biostatistics; Biomedical
mathematics and cybernetics; Biomedical, clinical and electrical engineering; Clinical decision support; Hospital information systems;
Process control; Medical imaging; Ambulatory monitoring.
Contents
In Focus Papers
These include: state of
research papers on ongoing projects; future trends; software applications; computer-aided instruction in the laboratory and clinical
practice; evolving hardware and software technology and its influence on health application design; developments in the science of biomedical
computing, and areas listed under 'Section I. Methodology' below.
Section I. Methodology
Papers on methodology in established
and maturing areas such as: (1) artificial intelligence; (2) man/machine interaction and interfaces (e.g., CAI, CAL, CAD/CAM, DSS and
voice-computer interaction); (3) database management; (4) biomedical modelling; (5) biosignal-based electronic prosthesis; (6) signal
analysis; (7) image processing; (8) computer control of laboratory machines and devices; (9) computer communication networks; (10) computer
architecture/software interaction, may be structured as follows:
1. Introduction. A discussion of the research or clinical
issues underlying a project's design, the need for the methodology / system, and any pilot studies done to demonstrate the demand for,
or feasibility of, such a methodology / system.
2 Background. This should be divided into two subtopics: a discussion of
prior work by the authors that led to the current design decisions; and an analysis of related work in the literature. An acknowledgment,
analysis and integration of lessons from related work by others is crucial.
3. Design considerations. A discussion of the
principle design, performance and implementation goals, against which the success of the methodology / system should be assessed.
4. Description of method / system. A description of the theoretical basis of the computational method. A technical exposition
of the overall architecture, the pertinent data structures, control mechanisms, etc. and a brief description of the hardware used, is
required.
5. Status report. A description of the current status of the implementation, informal indicators of the strengths
and weaknesses of the methodology / system, and examples of its current level of performance are required.
6. Lessons learned.
An analysis of the key insights gained from the work to date, focusing on the statement of general principles that can contribute to
the knowledge in the field. The statement of such lessons must be well supported by examples. The emphasis should be on the statement
of principles in such a form that they will be of use to other investigators in the field.
7. Future plans. A discussion
of how the research to date, and the lessons learned, have led to a specification of future research goals, and possible revisions in
the design and implementation of the method / system.
8. References. A listing of literature consulted in order of citation
in the text, according to the standard abbreviations and form described under 'Manuscript preparation' below.
Section II. Systems
and program
In addition to papers describing software related to the methodology section above, papers on biomedical computer
applications, original from the point of view of theoretical or technological approach, or describing the adaptation of existing software
to the solution of specific problems, may be considered. No restrictions are made on the use of computer languages; the description and
exchange of software widely applied in biomedical research and medical practice is considered of most importance. Papers on programs
intended for Section II should cover the following items: (i) Introduction; (ii) Computational methods and theory; (iii) System or program
description, preferably with structograms, or block diagrams and flow charts; (iv) Samples of typical system or program runs; (v) Hard
ware and software specifications; (vi) Mode of availability of the system or program (vii) Listing of literature in order of citation
in the text; (viii) Appendix expanding, when necessary, material in the text.
Section III. Experiences with methods, systems
and programs - Reader's forum
Evaluation of methods and software applications, comments on existing computer applications published
in related books or journals, and discussions of practical problems related to biomedical computing are invited from users. Cross evaluations
of specific hardware and software, and letters to the Editor, are welcome.
International news
International conferences,
regional symposia and workshops are announced and reported. Newsletters from biomedical informatics associations are abstracted.
Publications reviews
Relevant books, journals and software products received are listed or reviewed. Promotion material
for recent publications is abstracted.
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unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere, that all authors have agreed to its submission and that, if accepted, it
will not be published again in the same form, in any language, without the prior consent of the publisher. All authors should have made
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