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World Journal of Radiology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of radiology, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: 4D flow MRI, abdominal radiology, breast radiology, cardiovascular radiology, deep learning image reconstruction, gadoxetic acid application research, habitat imaging, head and neck radiology, imaging studies of epilepsy, imaging technology, interventional radiology, molecular imaging, MRI research of lung disease, musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, pediatric radiology, photon counting detector CT, and thoracic radiology. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in radiology, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of radiology science. Submit an Article >>

2026 Published Issues

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Editors-in-Chief

Thomas J Vogl, MD, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: thomas.vogl@kgu.de) Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt 60596, Germany

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The WJR is now abstracted and indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI, Web of Science), Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.

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The 2025 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2024 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJR as 1.5; JIF without journal self cites: 1.4; 5-year JIF: 1.6; JIF Rank: 137/212 in radiology, nuclear medicine and medical imaging; JIF Quartile: Q3; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q3.

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1949-8470 (online)

Latest Manuscript Statistics

Received (1447), Duration of Peer Review (27 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (51 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (30 days/Mean), Accepted (53.6%/Mean), Production Time (47 days/Mean), Time to Publication (171 days/Mean), and Rejected (33.6%/Mean).

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Contents Volume 18 Issue 5 May 28, 2026

Minireviews

Journey through technological advancements in radiation therapy

Pratibha Singh, Manoj Kumar Singh, Atul Mishra

World J Radiol 18(5):118851. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.118851

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Molecular basis of radiation resistance in tardigrades and the medical implications

Hiroki Goto, Mariko Takano, Nuchjira Takheaw

World J Radiol 18(5):119372. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.119372

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Positron emission tomography tracers in medullary thyroid carcinoma: Current evidence and emerging targets

Fahad W Ahmed, Fauwad Ahmed

World J Radiol 18(5):120146. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.120146

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Retrospective Study

Photon-counting computed tomography enables low-dose, high-quality abdominal imaging: A comparative study with energy-integrating detector computed tomography

Ting-Ting Zhu, Xiao-Yun Zhu, Min Yang, Wan-Min Liu, Wen-Jie Yang, Xiao Liu

World J Radiol 18(5):119048. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.119048

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Radiological assessment of the fossa of Rosenmüller using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective study

Kıvanç Kamburoğlu, Gul Sonmez

World J Radiol 18(5):119205. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.119205

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Prospective Study

Radiologic progression with minimal functional decline in cystic fibrosis: Insights from a prospective study

Jan Mohd Suhail, Mohmed Imran Wagay, Arshed Hussain Parry, Irshad Mohiuddin Bhat, Riaz Rasool Sheikh, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat

World J Radiol 18(5):117936. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.117936

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Enhanced detection of vascularization in rectal endometriosis: A comparative study of microvascular flow and power Doppler

Juan Luis Alcazar, Diego Maria Pich Barroso, Oscar Sanchez, Ignacio Brunel, Jose Carlos Vilches, Rodrigo Orozco

World J Radiol 18(5):119223. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.119223

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Role of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and apparent diffusion coefficient in subtyping renal cell carcinoma

Hira Lal, Pinky Jowel, Pragati Verma, Athar Shamim, Raghunandan Prasad, Anuradha Singh, Uday P Singh, Sanjoy K Sureka, Farhana Siddiqui, Manoj Jain, Aneesh Srivastava, Priyank Yadav

World J Radiol 18(5):119367. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.119367

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Meta-Analysis

Predictive performance of cervical elastography for preterm birth: A head-to-head network meta-analysis

Hui-Ping Zhang, Na Li, Fan Li, Yu-Qing Zhou

World J Radiol 18(5):119213. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.119213

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Correspondence

Letter to the Editor: Traditional medical image interpretation and deep learning-based image analysis in predicting risk in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage

Qiang Wang, Jian-She Yang

World J Radiol 18(5):118969. Published online May 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i5.118969

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