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# How to Use the JMIR Template | A Step-by-Step Guide

Authored by [Sumalatha Gangadhar](https://scispace.com/resources/author/sumalatha/) | Published on 22 Apr, 2026

The JMIR Template is the Word shell JMIR Publications uses across its portfolio — the flagship Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) plus specialty titles such as JMIR Medical Informatics and JMIR Medical Education. The authoritative source is the [JMIR Publications Instructions for Authors](https://www.jmir.org/author-information/instructions-for-authors), which requires the IMRD structure, a structured abstract, AMA 11th-edition style, ICMJE authorship, and ORCID registration for every author at submission.

## What is the JMIR Template?

The JMIR Template is a Word (.docx) shell with the Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, End Sections, and Multimedia Appendix in the order the JMIR editorial system expects. JMIR Publications writes every paper to the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 11th Edition, and asks authors to confirm article-type specifics on the [JMIR "Submitting Your Manuscript" Guide for Authors](https://support.jmir.org/hc/en-us/articles/37982552280987-Submitting-Your-Manuscript-to-JMIR-Publications-A-Guide-for-Authors) before opening the template.

### A standard jmir template usually includes:

- Title in the "Issue/Intervention: Method/Study Design" format
- Authors with ORCID iDs for every listed author
- Structured abstract up to 450 words (BOMRC or similar structure)
- Keywords aligned to MeSH where possible
- IMRD main text with Methods subheadings (Study Design, Recruitment, Analysis, Ethical Considerations)
- Results that mirror the Methods subheadings
- Discussion with Principal Results, Limitations, Comparison with Prior Work, and Conclusions
- End sections for Acknowledgements, Funding, Conflicts of Interest, Data Availability, Authors' Contributions, and Abbreviations

### A strong manuscript prepared with this template should:

- Follow the article-type word count and abstract-length rules on the JMIR Publications article types page
- Use AMA 11th-edition citation style with superscript numerals in order of appearance
- Upload a completed reporting checklist (CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE, SRQR, etc.) in a Multimedia Appendix where required
- Register an ORCID iD for every author before submission
- Cite preprints and public data sources with DOIs and include a Data Availability statement

## What does this JMIR Template include?

The JMIR Template is paired with the JMIR House Style and AMA Manual rules that govern headings, abbreviations, figures, and references. The specialty instructions that overlay the core template — for example, the informatics evaluation metadata on [JMIR Medical Informatics Instructions for Authors](http://medinform.jmir.org/about/submissions) or the education research rules on [JMIR Medical Education Instructions for Authors](https://mededu.jmir.org/about/submissions) — tell authors when to add subheadings, reporting checklists, or additional ethics detail. All article types are submitted through the author dashboard on [JMIR Publications Author Information](https://www.jmir.org/content/author-instructions), which routes the file to the correct journal editor and enforces the cover letter and reporting-checklist upload.

## Steps to Use the JMIR Template with Scispace Agent

1. Click **Start Writing** on this template page. You are redirected to the Scispace Agent prompt page with this JMIR Template and a starter prompt already loaded.
2. On the prompt page, choose whether to **use the existing template** shown in the side panel or **upload a new template** if you already have a JMIR specialty-title copy (for example, JMIR mHealth and uHealth).
3. **Modify the prompt** with your custom message: the topic, target audience, document type, scope, and any specific constraints (word limits, structured abstract sections, reporting checklists, citation style).
4. Run the prompt. Scispace Agent generates the draft directly in the JMIR Template structure — title, structured abstract, IMRD main text, end sections, and multimedia appendix — without hand-editing layout code.
5. Use **View Outputs** to review the draft. Regenerate specific sections if the first pass needs tightening on depth, evidence, or wording.
6. When the draft is ready, **save it to your library** inside Scispace Agent or **download it in Word or LaTeX format** so it drops straight into the JMIR Publications submission portal.

This keeps JMIR Publications formatting compliance on the Scispace Agent side while you focus on the scientific contribution.

## JMIR Template Structure at a Glance

| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Title | Issue/Intervention: Method/Study Design format |
| Authors + ORCID | Every author must have an ORCID at submission |
| Abstract | Structured, up to 450 words, BOMRC-style |
| Introduction | Background, prior work, hypotheses, Objectives |
| Methods | Study Design, Recruitment, Analysis, Ethical Considerations |
| Results | Mirrors Methods subheadings |
| Discussion | Principal Results, Limitations, Comparison with Prior Work, Conclusions |
| End Sections + Multimedia Appendix | Acknowledgements, Funding, Conflicts, Data, CRediT, Abbreviations, checklists |

## Quick Tips for Using the JMIR Template

- Write the title in the JMIR "Issue/Intervention: Method/Study Design" pattern, not as a statement title
- Keep the structured abstract at 450 words or fewer with all required sub-labels in place
- Match Results subheadings to Methods subheadings so reviewers can trace each analysis
- Add the reporting checklist (CONSORT-EHEALTH for digital RCTs, PRISMA for reviews) as a Multimedia Appendix
- Confirm ORCID iDs for all authors in the dashboard before hitting submit

## Best Practices

- Follow the AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition, for every citation, abbreviation, unit, and heading
- Use inclusive, people-first language throughout the manuscript, per JMIR House Style
- Register RCTs in an ICMJE-accepted registry and cite the trial ID in the abstract and Methods
- Include Data Availability, Funding, and Conflict of Interest statements — all three are required end sections
- Supply equipment and product details with manufacturer information to support reproducibility

## JMIR Template Tips

The JMIR Template is a structured-abstract, AMA-first workflow. Draft the BOMRC-style abstract and title in the required pattern first, mirror every Methods subheading in Results, and attach the right reporting checklist as a Multimedia Appendix before uploading to the JMIR Publications author dashboard.

Use this JMIR Template guide to structure your IMRD manuscript, structured abstract, reporting checklist, and multimedia appendix for JMIR Publications journals.

Use this JMIR Template to format the IMRD manuscript, structured abstract, end sections, and reporting checklists for JMIR Publications submissions.

JMIR Templates - Free Word & LaTeX Journal Formats | SciSpace