Aims & Scope

Radiology Research Journal

Aims & Scope

 

Advancing research, innovation, and knowledge across radiology, imaging sciences, and image-based investigation.

Aims

Radiology Research Journal (RRJ) is a multidisciplinary scientific journal dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and knowledge in radiology, imaging sciences, and image-based investigation across clinical, biomedical, technological, and related scientific fields.

The journal aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and the responsible development and application of imaging methods for diagnosis, treatment planning, disease monitoring, scientific investigation, education, and technological innovation. To achieve this, Radiology Research Journal pursues the following objectives:

Disseminate Rigorous Evidence
To publish methodologically sound, ethically conducted, and scientifically significant research in imaging sciences.
Bridge Professional Disciplines
To connect clinicians, radiographers, physicists, engineers, and scientists around shared imaging questions.
Advance Imaging Innovation
To support the responsible development, validation, and translation of new imaging technologies and computational methods.
Improve Safety and Quality
To strengthen radiation protection, image quality, diagnostic accuracy, and patient-centred imaging practice.
Support Education and Capacity
To disseminate educational research and strengthen workforce development in imaging sciences globally.
Widen Global Participation
To provide an equitable, fee-free publishing route for researchers from all regions and professional backgrounds.
Intended Audience

The journal serves, and welcomes contributions from, all professionals and scholars whose work involves the acquisition, processing, interpretation, application, or development of imaging technologies:

Physicians Radiologists Radiographers & Radiologic Technologists Sonographers Medical Physicists Biomedical Scientists Dentists Veterinarians Engineers Computer Scientists Imaging Researchers Allied Health Professionals Other Scholars in Imaging Sciences
Scope

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Imaging Modalities & Techniques
Diagnostic radiology and medical imaging
Conventional and digital radiography
Computed tomography (CT)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Ultrasonography and Doppler imaging
Fluoroscopy and image-guided procedures
Mammography and breast imaging
Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
Positron emission tomography (PET) and SPECT
Interventional radiology
Radiation oncology and radiotherapy imaging
Clinical Subspecialty Imaging
Dental and dentomaxillofacial imaging
Musculoskeletal imaging
Neuroimaging
Cardiovascular and thoracic imaging
Abdominal and pelvic imaging
Pediatric imaging
Emergency and trauma imaging
Obstetric and gynecologic imaging
Veterinary imaging
Technology, Safety & Medical Physics
Radiography and radiologic technology
Imaging protocols and examination techniques
Radiation protection, radiation safety, and dosimetry
Image quality assessment and optimization
Medical physics related to imaging
Imaging instrumentation and equipment
Biomedical engineering and imaging technology
Computational Imaging & Artificial Intelligence
Image reconstruction, processing, segmentation, and analysis
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning in imaging
Computer-aided detection and computer-aided diagnosis
Radiomics and quantitative imaging
Imaging informatics, PACS, RIS, teleradiology, and digital health
Three-dimensional imaging, visualization, and image-guided modeling
Translational & Precision Imaging
Imaging biomarkers and precision medicine
Contrast media and imaging agents
Experimental and translational imaging
Imaging applications in biomedical and life sciences
Imaging methodologies applied to other scientific disciplines where radiological or imaging technologies constitute an essential component of the research
Practice, Education & Public Health
Quality assurance and quality improvement in imaging services
Patient safety and patient experience in imaging
Radiology and imaging education
Professional practice and workforce development in imaging sciences
Public health applications of diagnostic imaging
Epidemiological and population-based imaging studies
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
Original Research Articles Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses Scoping Reviews Technical Reports Methodological Studies Case Reports & Case Series Educational Research
Editorial Priorities

The journal particularly encourages research that:

Integrates different professional disciplines and imaging modalities
Introduces innovative imaging approaches
Improves image quality and patient safety
Enhances diagnostic or analytical performance
Expands the application of imaging technologies in clinical and scientific research
Our Evaluation Principle

Radiology Research Journal does not restrict authorship to any particular medical profession or scientific discipline. Manuscripts are evaluated primarily on their scientific quality, methodological rigor, originality, ethical standards, and relevance to radiology, imaging science, or image-based research.

Radiology Research Journal (RRJ) · Published twice a year in June and December · No article processing charges