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Preparation of Technology Manuscripts for the

IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine
and Biology (OJEMB)
First A. Author, Fellow, IEEE, Second B. Author, and Third C. Author*, Jr., Member, IEEE
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Abstract— Goal: The purpose of this document is to illustrate

how one should prepare manuscripts for submission to the IEEE I. INTRODUCTION

T
Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB).
Please notice that this is the template for TECHNOLOGY
HIS document is a Microsoft Office Word template for
MANUSCRIPTS. These are manuscripts with primary focus on Technology Manuscripts to be submitted to IEEE
the development of new devices, methods, and technologies. The OJEMB. Submissions must have the sections listed in the
material must be organized in a main manuscript body and a following exactly in the order shown here: Introduction,
section entitled Supplementary Materials. The main manuscript Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions.
body should be limited to 3,000 words and the material should be Manuscripts to be submitted to IEEE OJEMB as a Science
organized in the following sections (in the order shown here):
Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Manuscript must use a different template. For both types of
Conclusions. Authors can include in the main manuscript body manuscript, the authors can opt to add a Supplementary
up to 8 display items (i.e. figures and tables). In addition, the Materials section.
main manuscript body should include an abstract and up to 50
references. The references are not considered in the 3,000-word
count. The abstract should be organized in subsections as shown II.GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
here (i.e., Goal, Methods, Results, Conclusions). A significance
statement should be included. The significance statement should Type over sections of the template or cut and paste from
be a short paragraph of no more than 30 words. Additional another document. Highlight a section that you want to
material should be included in the Supplementary Materials designate with a certain style, then select the appropriate name
section of the manuscript. The Supplementary Materials section on the style menu. The style will adjust your fonts and line
should either be organized in sections as per the main manuscript
body (using up to 4,000 words) or it should be used to provide spacing. Do not change the font sizes or line spacing to
readers with a set of up to 10 additional display items (i.e. figures squeeze more text into a limited number of pages. Use italics
and tables). Methods: Use this document as a template if you are for emphasis; do not underline.
using Microsoft Office Word. Otherwise, use this document as an IEEE will do the final formatting of your paper. However,
instruction set. Results: Paper titles should be written in you should format your manuscript for submission to IEEE
uppercase and lowercase letters as shown above. Do not cite OJEMB for review and also for preparing for preprint that will
references in the abstract. Do not delete the blank line
immediately above the abstract; it sets the footnote at the bottom be e-published several days after you upload the final version
of this column. The abstract should not exceed 150 words. of an accepted manuscript.
Conclusions: Preparing carefully your manuscript will lead to
A. Abbreviations and Acronyms
enhanced readability.
Define abbreviations and acronyms the first time they are
Index Terms—Enter up to 5 keywords in alphabetical order, used in the text, even after they have already been defined in
separated by commas. the abstract. Abbreviations such as IEEE, SI, ac, and dc do not
have to be defined. Abbreviations that incorporate periods
Significance Statement - The authors should include here a should not have spaces: write “C.N.R.S.,” not “C. N. R. S.”
significance statement of no more than 30 words. The statement Do not use abbreviations in the title unless they are
should summarize the main findings of the research work unavoidable (for example, “IEEE” in the title of this article).
reported in the manuscript.
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This paragraph of the first footnote will contain the date on which you III. MATH
submitted your paper for review. It will also contain support information,
including sponsor and financial support acknowledgment. For example, “This If you are using Word, use either the Microsoft Equation
work was supported in part by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Editor or the MathType add-on (http://www.mathtype.com)
Grant BS123456”. for equations in your paper (Insert | Object | Create New |
The next few paragraphs should contain the authors’ current affiliations.
Include detailed surface address and e-mail address only for the corresponding
Microsoft Equation or MathType Equation). “Float over text”
author. For example, F. A. Author is with the National Institute of Standards should not be selected.
and Technology, Boulder, CO, USA. S. B. Author, Jr., was with Rice
University, Houston, TX, USA. He is now with Colorado State University, A. Equations
Fort Collins, CO, USA. *T. C. Author is with the University of Colorado, Number equations consecutively with equation numbers in
Boulder, CO, USA (correspondence e-mail: [email protected]).
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TABLE I
UNITS FOR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
Conversion from Gaussian and
Symbol Quantity
CGS EMU to SI a
 magnetic flux 1 Mx  108 Wb = 108 V·s
B magnetic flux density, 1 G  104 T = 104 Wb/m2
magnetic induction
H magnetic field strength 1 Oe  103/(4) A/m
m magnetic moment 1 erg/G = 1 emu
 103 A·m2 = 103 J/T
M magnetization 1 erg/(G·cm3) = 1 emu/cm3
 103 A/m
4M magnetization 1 G  103/(4) A/m
 specific magnetization 1 erg/(G·g) = 1 emu/g  1 A·m2/kg
j magnetic dipole 1 erg/G = 1 emu
moment  4  1010 Wb·m
J magnetic polarization 1 erg/(G·cm3) = 1 emu/cm3
 4  104 T
,  susceptibility 1  4
 mass susceptibility 1 cm3/g  4  103 m3/kg
Fig. 1. Magnetization as a function of applied field. Note that “Fig.” is  permeability 1  4  107 H/m
abbreviated. There is a period after the figure number, followed by two = 4  107 Wb/(A·m)
spaces. It is good practice to explain the significance of the figure in the r relative permeability   r
caption. w, W energy density 1 erg/cm3  101 J/m3
N, D demagnetizing factor 1  1/(4)
parentheses flush with the right margin, as in (1). First use the
Vertical lines are optional in tables. Statements that serve as captions for
equation editor to create the equation. Then select the the entire table do not need footnote letters.
“Equation” markup style. Press the tab key and write the a
Gaussian units are the same as cg emu for magnetostatics; Mx =
equation number in parentheses. To make your equations more maxwell, G = gauss, Oe = oersted; Wb = weber, V = volt, s = second, T =
tesla, m = meter, A = ampere, J = joule, kg = kilogram, H = henry.
compact, you may use the solidus ( / ), the exp function, or
appropriate exponents. Use parentheses to avoid ambiguities
in denominators. Punctuate equations when they are part of a
rather than symbols. As an example, write the quantity
sentence, as in
“Magnetization,” or “Magnetization M,” not just “M.” Put
r2
units in parentheses. Do not label axes only with units. As in
∫0 F(r , ϕ ) dr dϕ=[ σr 2 ¿ (2 μ0 )] Fig. 1, for example, write “Magnetization (A/m)” or
∞ “Magnetization (A ¿ m1),” not just “A/m.” Do not label
⋅∫0 exp (−λ|z j−z i| ) λ−1 J 1 ( λ r 2 ) J 0 ( λ r i ) dλ . axes with a ratio of quantities and units. For example, write
(1)
“Temperature (K),” not “Temperature/K.”
Be sure that the symbols in your equation have been defined
Figure labels should be legible, approximately 8 to 10 point
before the equation appears or immediately following.
type.
Italicize symbols (T might refer to temperature, but T is the
unit tesla). Refer to “(1),” not “Eq. (1)” or “equation (1),” 2) Subfigure Labels in Multipart Figures and Tables
except at the beginning of a sentence: “Equation (1) is ... .” Multipart figures should be combined and labeled before
A general IEEE styleguide is available at final submission. Labels should appear centered below each
http://www.ieee.org/web/publications/authors/transjnl/index.html subfigure in 8 point Times New Roman font in the format of
(a) (b) (c).
IV. GUIDELINES FOR GRAPHICS PREPARATION
AND SUBMISSION C. Referencing a Figure or Table Within Your Paper
When referencing your figures and tables within your paper,
A. Sizing of Graphics
use the abbreviation “Fig.” even at the beginning of a
Most charts, graphs, and tables are one column wide (3.5 sentence. Do not abbreviate “Table.” Tables should be
inches / 88 millimeters / 21 picas) or page wide (7.16 inches / numbered with Roman Numerals.
181 millimeters / 43 picas). The maximum depth a graphic can
be is 8.5 inches (216 millimeters / 54 picas). When choosing D.Checking Your Figures: The IEEE Graphics Checker
the depth of a graphic, please allow space for a caption. The IEEE Graphics Checker Tool enables authors to pre-
Figures can be sized between column and page widths if the screen their graphics for compliance with IEEE Transactions
author chooses, however it is recommended that figures are and Journals standards before submission. The online tool is
not sized less than column width unless when necessary. located at http://graphicsqc.ieee.org/.
For more information on using the Graphics Checker Tool
B. Using Labels Within Figures
or any other graphics related topic, contact the IEEE Graphics
1) Figure Axis labels Help Desk by e-mail at [email protected].
Figure axis labels are often a source of confusion. Use words
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V. CONCLUSION uploading the paper is not sufficient. After the last step, you
should see a confirmation that the submission is complete.
A conclusion section is required. Although a conclusion
You should also receive an e-mail confirmation. For inquiries
may review the main points of the paper, do not replicate the
regarding the submission of your paper on ScholarOne
abstract as the conclusion. A conclusion might elaborate on
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Upon acceptance, you will receive an email with specific
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS instructions regarding the submission of your final files. To
Supplementary materials are encouraged and will appear avoid any delays in publication, please be sure to follow these
before the acknowledgment. instructions. Final submissions should include source files of
your accepted manuscript, high quality graphic files, and a
ACKNOWLEDGMENT formatted pdf file. If you have any questions regarding the
final submission process, please contact the administrative
Write “F. A. Author thanks ... .” In most cases, sponsor and contact for the journal.
financial support acknowledgments are placed in the
unnumbered footnote on the first page, not here. VII. EDITORIAL POLICY

REFERENCES AND FOOTNOTES Do not publish “preliminary” data or results. The submitting
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A. References and any consent required from sponsors before submitting a
See the end of this document for formats and examples of paper. IEEE OJEMB strongly discourages courtesy
common references. For a complete discussion of references authorship. It is the obligation of the authors to cite relevant
and their formats, see “The IEEE Style Manual,” available as prior work. IEEE OJEMB expects the main source of
a PDF link off the Author Digital Toolbox main page. references be archival journal articles or books or thesis.
Conference proceeding papers should be minimized since
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Number footnotes separately in superscripts (Insert | At least two reviews are required for every paper submitted.
Footnote).1 Place the actual footnote at the bottom of the Indecipherable English is a valid reason for rejection. There is
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VI. SUBMITTING YOUR PAPER FOR REVIEW VIII.PUBLICATION PRINCIPLES

A. Using Word 6.0 or Higher The two types of contents of that are published are; 1) peer-
All submissions must be uploaded via ScholarOne reviewed and 2) archival. IEEE OJEMB publishes scholarly
Manuscripts. Include full mailing addresses and e-mail articles of archival value as well as tutorial expositions and
addresses of all authors when uploading a manuscript. In critical reviews of classical subjects and topics of current
addition, designate one author as the “corresponding author.” interest.
This is the author to whom proofs of the paper will be sent. Authors should consider the following points:
Proofs are sent to the corresponding author only. 1) Technical papers submitted for publication must advance
the state of knowledge and must cite relevant prior work.
B. Review Stage Using ScholarOne® Manuscripts 2) The length of a submitted paper should be commensurate
Contributions to IEEE OJEMB must be submitted with the importance, or appropriate to the complexity, of
electronically on IEEE’s on-line manuscript submission and the work.
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“Submit First Draft of a New Manuscript.” 4) Because replication is required for scientific progress,
There are various steps to the submission process; you papers submitted for publication must provide sufficient
must complete all steps for a complete submission. At the end
information to allow readers to perform similar
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experiments or calculations and use the reported results.
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new measurement technique. Authors should expect to be (issue), pages. Available: site/path/file
challenged by reviewers if the results are not supported by Example:
adequate data and critical details. [14] R. J. Vidmar. (1992, Aug.). On the use of atmospheric plasmas as
electromagnetic reflectors. IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. [Online].
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[3] W.-K. Chen, Linear Networks and Systems. Belmont, CA: Country. [Type of Medium]. Available: site/path/file
Wadsworth, 1993, pp. 123–135.
Example:
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Examples:
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of feasibility,” IEEE Trans. Electron Devices, vol. ED-11, no. 1, pp. 34– (when available online): ISO recommends that capitalization
39, Jan. 1959. follow the accepted practice for the language or script in
[6] E. P. Wigner, “Theory of traveling-wave optical laser,” Phys. Rev.,
which the information is given.
vol. 134, pp. A635–A646, Dec. 1965.
[7] E. H. Miller et al., “A note on reflector arrays,” IEEE Trans. Antennas Example:
Propagat., to be published. [19] A. Harriman. (1993, June). Compendium of genealogical
software. Humanist. [Online]. Available e-mail:
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Co., Abbrev. State, year, pp. xxx-xxx. Basic format for patents (when available online):
[20] Name of the invention, by inventor’s name. (year, month day). Patent
Examples: Number [Type of medium]. Available: site/path/file
[9] Transmission Systems for Communications, 3rd ed., Western
Electric Co., Winston-Salem, NC, 1985, pp. 44–60. Example:
[10] Motorola Semiconductor Data Manual, Motorola [21] Musical toothbrush with adjustable neck and mirror, by L.M.R. Brooks.
Semiconductor Products Inc., Phoenix, AZ, 1989. (1992, May 19). Patent D 326 189
[Online]. Available: NEXIS Library: LEXPAT File: DESIGN
Basic format for books (when available online):
[11] Author. (year, month day). Title. (edition) [Type of medium].
volume (issue). Available: site/path/file
Example:
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