Call for Papers
The JMIRS special editions are a collection of papers on special interest and topical areas. We aim to engage a community of authors and readers to help highlight the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Submissions should be sent online at: http://www.jmirs.org/, but informal contact about ideas can be discussed with the editor at any time. Email us your ideas or questions at editor@camrt.ca.
“Non-Traditional Roles” content deadline November 1, 2024
This issue will highlight research from those working outside traditional roles in the medical radiation sciences (MRS). Examples include rural and remote practitioners, mobile imaging, sports imaging/major sporting events, veterinary radiography, military imaging, research imaging, playful imaging or treatment, patient-centred roles such as advocates or navigators or other roles that may use core MRS skills but in a different field or specialty. We are seeking submissions in any of our formats related to this topic. We welcome your research, narratives and commentaries about practice, policy, or theory for this special issue.
NOTE: If you are considering a narrative or editorial-type submission on your non-traditional role, we have created a template for authors. These submissions can be submitted through Editorial Manager as a “Short Communication” article type. They will be reviewed internally by the Guest Editors, and feedback will be provided through the system. The deadline for these short communications is January 6, 2025.
Our co-Guest Editors for this issue are Megan Brydon, MSc BHSc MRT(N) FCAMRT, and Mikki Campbell, MRT(T), MHE.
Megan is a fat, neuro-spicy Medical Radiation Technologist residing in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As well as being known for her relentless quest to break boundaries in research, advocate for unseen and ignored patient populations, and her complete refusal to carry her own bags, she is best known for being a passionate MRT. Megan has led research teams examining empathy and resilience within carers, and is a pioneer in investigating weight bias in medical radiation sciences and its impact on patient care. She currently leads the national association with intelligence and grace. Megan has a laugh that will light up a room and a wit sharp enough to cut to the bone. She currently advises on health policy for the Department of Health and Wellness for the province of Nova Scotia. To learn more about Megan, check her out on LinkedIn.
Mikki Campbell is a Radiation Therapist and expert in healthcare strategy, education, and program evaluation, driven by purpose and compassion. With a focus on community benefit, she collaboratively led groundbreaking initiatives like Canada’s first integrated MRI linear accelerator at Sunnybrook’s Odette Cancer Centre. As a founder of a Canadian consulting firm, Mikki advises diverse healthcare stakeholders, fostering inclusive, evidence-based practices that drive impactful change. To learn more about Mikki, please visit https://www.determify.com/about-determify.
“Artificial Intelligence (Revisted) ” content deadline May 1, 2025
Our last AI special issue was in 2019. We are calling for submissions for 2025 on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all aspects of medical radiation sciences; particularly improvements to diagnosis or treatment. This could include indicators, workforce planning, wait time management, scheduling optimization, radiation therapy planning or dosimetry, image acquisition, or data reconstruction/ post-processing. Also of interest is the role of AI in education. We seek submissions in any of our formats related to your research, practice, policy, theory or narratives on this crucial topic.
Our Guest Editor for this issue is Nikos Stogiannos MSc, a diagnostic radiographer working at Magnitiki Tomografia Kerkiras in Greece. Nikos studied ‘’MSc in Magnetic Resonance Imaging’’ at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK, and he is an expert MRI radiographer. He is a very active researcher, and he has worked both at City University of London (UK) and University College Cork (Ireland) on research projects funded by the Society and College of Radiographers. Nikos is an Honorary Research Fellow at City University of London. Also, he collaborates with University of West Attica in Athens. His research interests are diverse, and these include MRI safety, person-centred care, radiomics, Deep Learning applications etc., while he currently works intensely on AI implementation and governance.
The JMIRS aims to influence practice within the rapidly evolving fields of radiological, nuclear medicine, MRI and ultrasound technologists and radiation therapists, grounded in our circular tagline, “research informing practice – informing research”. We provide an essential platform for Canadian and international medical radiation technologists and therapists to publish and discover their own body of knowledge to define and inform their practice, enabling translation to a global audience. MEDLINE indexed, Impact Factor 1.8>> View Guide for Authors
Just wondering if you would be interested in a review type paper on the CONTENT of AI necessary for technologists. This paper will deal with content for Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Processing, ethics and Regulations.
I have just completed a textbook called AI in Medical Imaging Technology with my co-author Vijay from India. The textbook is published by Springer
Thank you and best wishes
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