Journal Metrics

Top 10 Radiology Journals to Publish your Research in 2024

Looking to publish your work in a top radiology journal? Compare various journal metrics to pick the best one for your research.

After countless hours of hard work, your manuscript is finally ready for publication. As a researcher, you now face the critical decision of choosing the right journal for submission. So, what are the top 10 journals in the fields of radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging for 2024?

What are some important journal metrics to consider when choosing a journal to publish in?

Firstly, it's important to note that journal metrics are just one aspect of the decision-making process. Other key factors to consider include publication costs, whether the journal offers open access, the turnaround time for reviews, and the specific focus of the journal. While these practical considerations are crucial, the Journal Impact Factor (JIF) remains one of the most widely used metrics for evaluating a journal’s impact. This score is calculated based on the average number of citations articles from the journal have received in the past two years, giving a general sense of its influence in the field.

However, relying solely on the JIF provides an incomplete picture. There are other important metrics that can offer further insights. For instance, the Immediacy Index measures how quickly articles in a journal are cited within the same year of publication. This can be particularly helpful for identifying journals that publish highly relevant, cutting-edge research.

Another useful metric is the Normalized Eigenfactor Score, which compares journals based on their overall influence within a specific field. This score adjusts for the number of articles published and emphasizes citations from high-prestige journals, offering a more comprehensive view of a journal’s standing relative to others.

With these metrics in mind, here are 10 of the top journals in radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging, evaluated across various criteria to help you make an informed decision for your manuscript submission.

Top 10 Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Medical Imaging Journals in 2024

Journal Name	Impact Factor	Immediacy Index	Normalized Eigenfactor	Article Influence Score	Average Publishing Time Frame	Publishing Options
JACC-Cardiovascular Imaging	12.8	6.5	6.58575	5.194	- 3-4 months for first decision	Hybrid
Radiology	12.1	7	10.3816	3.816	- 3.5 months for first decision	Hybrid
Medical Image Analysis	10.7	1.7	6.23339	3.048	- 13 days for first decision - 10 months from submission to acceptance	Hybrid
Radiologia Medica	9.7	0.6	1.21378	0.928	- 16 days for first decision - 4 months from submission to acceptance	Hybrid
Clinical Nuclear Medicine	9.6	3.4	1.15112	1.506	- 3 months for first decision	Hybrid
Journal of Nuclear Medicine	9.1	2.6	6.10752	2.606	- 3 months for first decision	Hybrid
IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging	8.9	2.3	8.25181	2.966	- 3 months for first decision	Hybrid
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging	8.6	1.5	6.23116	2.199	- 7 days for first decision	Hybrid
Radiology-Artificial Intelligence	8.1	2.6	1.18739	3.45	- 4 months for first decision	Hybrid
Photoacoustics	7.1	1.5	0.86344	1.538	- 3 days for first decision - 2-3 months from submission to acceptance	Open-access only

*Data from Journal Citation Reports 2023

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