Clinical Imaging

Aims & Scope

The mission of Clinical Imaging is to publish, in a timely manner, the very best radiology research from the United States and around the world with special attention to the impact of medical imaging on patient care.

The journal's publications cover all imaging modalities, radiology issues related to patients, policy and practice improvements, and clinically-oriented imaging physics and informatics.

The journal is a valuable resource for practicing radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other clinicians with an interest in imaging.

Papers are carefully peer-reviewed and selected by our experienced subject editors who are leading experts spanning the range of imaging sub-specialties, which include: -Body Imaging- Breast Imaging- Cardiothoracic Imaging- Imaging Physics and Informatics- Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine- Musculoskeletal and Emergency Imaging- Neuroradiology- Practice, Policy & Education- Pediatric Imaging- Vascular and Interventional Radiology

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.520

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	59

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11173

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1630

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Portable chest X-ray in coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19): A pictorial review

  Citation: 431

  Authors: Adam, Michael, Adam, Corey

• Computer-aided detection/diagnosis of breast cancer in mammography and ultrasound: a review

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Afsaneh, Syamsiah B.T., Hajjah Rozi, M. Iqbal B., Abdul Rahman B., Babak

• Percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty for the correction of spinal deformity in painful vertebral body compression fractures

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Daphne J., Stavroula J., Timothy D., Steven R., Wade H.

• Extrapulmonary manifestations of COVID-19: Radiologic and clinical overview

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Shima, Leila, Amir Reza, Ali

• Diffusion-weighted MRI features of brain abscess and cystic or necrotic brain tumors

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Shih-Chin, Ping-Hong, Wei-Liang, Hsu-Huei, Jih-Tsun, Jyh-Seng, Chuan-Yu, Huay-Ben, Chien-Fang

• Understanding artificial intelligence based radiology studies: What is overfitting?

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Simukayi, Shawn, Richard

• Influence of heart rate on vessel visibility in noninvasive coronary angiography using new multislice computed tomography

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Stephen, Andreas F, Axel, Christof, Christian, Martin, Andreas, Claus D, Karl R, Ludger

• Classification of breast ultrasound images using fractal feature

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Dar-Ren, Ruey-Feng, Chii-Jen, Ming-Feng, Shou-Jen, Shou-Tung, Shin-Jer, Woo Kyung

• Improved breast cancer detection in asymptomatic women using 3D-automated breast ultrasound in mammographically dense breasts

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Vincenzo, Concetta

• Uterine artery embolization

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Shawky Z.A, Amr, Manvinder, Kenneth, Thomas, Melissa

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