European Radiology celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and in a new editorial Editor-in-Chief Dr. Maximilian Reiser discusses increased submissions and how the journal combats plagiarism.
Submissions have jumped 30% alone since Reiser became editor in chief. The journal adheres to an independent and anonymous peer-review system to ensure its high quality, he added (Eur Radiol, 4 January 2016).
"Worryingly, a number of cases of fraud and plagiarism have been uncovered in scientific publishing in the recent past. Articles submitted to European Radiology therefore regularly undergo inspection using specific plagiarism software, to protect the readers and the scientific community from such incidences and to maintain fairness and integrity in science, which is one of our top priorities," he wrote.
Over the years, the journal's format has been adapted to reflect current developments and the interests of its readers. Guidelines and pictorial reviews, as well as recommendations and statements from the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and other leading radiological societies in Europe, are published by sister journal Insights into Imaging.
European Radiology's focus lies with original articles, reviews, special reports, and technical developments. The aim is to present current developments of the highest scientific level while considering the potential impact on clinical applications at the same time, Reiser wrote.
Published studies are all the more important because they directly affect the daily routine and work environment of radiologists, radiographers, and related disciplines. Imaging techniques and interventional procedures have to follow the criteria of evidence-based radiology. Top-quality publications in highly ranked journals are considered the locations of that evidence-based radiology.
"Thus, radiological publications may eventually even influence the reimbursement of radiological services," wrote Reiser, who is professor of radiology, chairman of the department of clinical radiology, and dean of medicine at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich. "We have to consider the value for individual patients and their clinical outcome, as well as the impact on healthcare systems in a responsible manner. By doing so, we are confident that we can serve the field of radiology as well as assist radiologists in their daily duties."
