Journal profile · Computer Science-Computer Science (miscellaneous)
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update
ISSN 2666-9900 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update: impact factor 6.4 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 2,390; review about 151 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 56 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are AI in cancer detection, COVID-19 diagnosis using AI and Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging, together about 26.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Partner Journal of Computer Methods and Programs in BiomedicineThe Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine-Update is an international open access peer-reviewed journal covering a broad spectrum of topics within biomedical research and medical practice. The articles explore the revolutionary advances in the application of computer-based medical solutions or proposed methodology applied to the fields of clinical research, translational medicine, informatics, imaging, data-driven care, medical devices, consumer health, nursing and public health.The journal intends to disseminate open access papers of the highest quality and is committed to ensuring a thorough, fair, and rapid review. CMPB Update welcomes articles that promote digital technologies, describe innovative computing methodologies and software systems research that help advance biomedical science, and improve medical care just like its partner journal Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine.The types of articles considered for publication include Original Research, Systematic Reviews and or Meta-analysis, Methodology, Research Letters, Viewpoint, Correspondence (in response to a paper published within three months) and editorials. Proposals for special focus issues from leading research groups will also be considered.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science-Computer Science (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Yi GuoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Taiwan, China 6, Japan 5, Netherlands 5, United States 3, United Kingdom 3 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- AI in cancer detectionComputer Science10.4%
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AIMedicine9.1%
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical ImagingMedicine7.1%
- Artificial Intelligence in HealthcareHealth Professions6.7%
- Machine Learning in HealthcareComputer Science6.7%
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationMedicine5.7%
- Mobile Health and mHealth ApplicationsHealth Professions5.1%
- Retinal Imaging and AnalysisMedicine4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 12.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 12.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.42LetPub ·
- h-index
- 33OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 89OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 14.86OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 258 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 40 | 13 |
| 2025 | 56 | 56 | 223 |
| 2024 | 39 | 39 | 1,770 |
| 2023 | 38 | 38 | 669 |
| 2022 | 42 | 42 | 811 |
| 2021 | 42 | 42 | 1,394 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
151 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 10 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 151 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 22 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,390 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,870 / EUR 1,750 / GBP 1,500 / JPY 231,940 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,500 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,990 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted8
- correspondenceCorrespondence (in response to publish paper within two months)Length not stated
- editorialsEditorialsLength not stated
- methodology articleMethodology ArticleLength not stated
- original researchOriginal ResearchLength not stated
- research lettersResearch LettersLength not stated
- reviewOriginal ResearchReview ArticleMethodology ArticleResearch LettersShort Communication or View PointsCorrespondence (in response to publish paper within two mont…Length not stated
- review articleReview ArticleLength not stated
- short communication or view pointsShort Communication or View PointsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Follows Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access journal. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process. Minimum of two reviewers. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed; free preprint posting service on SSRN offered. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Other reporting guidelines
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update endorses the use of an appropriate reporting guideline when writing any health research manuscript, as stated previously. Here are some other reporting guidelines to follow when submitting to the journal. This free tool will help you work out which reporting guidelines are right for you: https://www.penelope.ai/equator-wizard. If you are reportin…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-9900
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update
What is the impact factor of Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 6.4; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 12.6, h-index 33.
How long does peer review take at Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update?
The publisher reports about 151 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 10 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Taiwan, China (6), Japan (5) and Netherlands (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update open access, and what is the APC?
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Update is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,390.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .