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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

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Privacy Statement

The Lancet: Artificial Intelligence and Computational Medicine respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of all users, including readers, authors, reviewers, and editors. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations including GDPR, HIPAA, and other international data protection standards.

1. Data Collection

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with the journal:

  • During Registration: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, academic credentials, and other details necessary for user account creation.

  • During Submission: Contact information, manuscript details, co-author data, and metadata related to research involving health data.

  • For Reviewers: Information related to areas of expertise, review history, and academic background.

  • Editorial Processes: Correspondence and decisions related to manuscript handling.

  • Cookies and Analytics: Non-personally identifiable information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns collected via cookies and similar technologies.

2. Use of Data

Your personal information is used for the following purposes:

  • To manage the editorial and peer-review process for submitted manuscripts

  • To facilitate communication between authors, reviewers, and editors

  • To send notifications about new issues, calls for papers, and other journal-related updates

  • To analyze trends in website usage and optimize platform functionality

  • To maintain the academic integrity of the publication record

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data:

  • All personal information is stored on encrypted, secure servers with restricted access

  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments are conducted

  • Data transmission is protected using SSL/TLS encryption protocols

  • Special protocols are implemented for handling sensitive health-related data

4. Data Sharing

We may disclose personal information under the following circumstances:

  • To trusted third-party service providers who assist in journal operations under strict confidentiality agreements

  • If required by law, regulatory authorities, or legal processes

  • In cases of suspected research misconduct, to relevant institutions

  • For collaborative research verification purposes, with appropriate anonymization

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update the personal data we hold about you

  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational constraints

  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances

  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time, where applicable

  • Data portability for your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at dataprotection@lancet.com.

6. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement or as required by law. Manuscript-related data is retained indefinitely to maintain academic integrity and ensure permanent access to the scholarly record.

7. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics about site traffic and engagement. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for the proper functioning of the submission system.

8. Changes to This Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our operational practices. Significant updates will be communicated via email or through a notice on our website.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy or this statement, please contact us at: