Insights into my experience as the Editor-in-Chief: a recap to close an unforgettable chapter
2024

Reflections from the Editor-in-Chief of Insights into Imaging

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Martí-Bonmatí Luis

Primary Institution: Medical Imaging Department and Biomedical Imaging Research Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe and Health Research Institute, Valencia, Spain

Conclusion

The editorial leadership has successfully enhanced the journal's focus on critical thinking and high-quality submissions, achieving a significant increase in its impact factor.

Supporting Evidence

  • The journal's impact factor has increased significantly, placing it in the first quartile of its category.
  • The number of submissions has risen dramatically from 166 in 2018 to a projected 1756 in 2024.
  • The acceptance rate has decreased from 61% in 2018 to a projected 18% in 2024.

Takeaway

The Editor-in-Chief shares their experiences and achievements while leading the journal, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and collaboration in improving medical imaging research.

Limitations

Challenges included managing reviewer feedback and ensuring timely submissions, which were sometimes difficult to navigate.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/s13244-024-01878-3

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