Investigative Radiology

Aims & Scope

Investigative Radiology publishes original, peer-reviewed reports on clinical and laboratory investigations in diagnostic imaging, the diagnostic use of radioactive isotopes, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, digital subtraction angiography, and related modalities.

Emphasis is on early and timely publication.

Primarily research-oriented, the journal also includes a wide variety of features of interest to clinical radiologists.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	8
2024	7.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.666

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	132

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	873

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2171

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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

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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.

• Comparison of Magnetic Properties of MRI Contrast Media Solutions at Different Magnetic Field Strengths

  Citation: 1438

  Authors: Martin, Hans, Jan, Martin, Hanns-Joachim

• ROC Methodology in Radiologic Imaging

  Citation: 1242

  Authors: CHARLES E.

• The Clinical and Chest CT Features Associated With Severe and Critical COVID-19 Pneumonia

  Citation: 885

  Authors: Kunhua, Jiong, Faqi, Dajing, Linli, Zheng, Chuanming

• Echocardiography of the Aortic Root

  Citation: 720

  Authors: Raymond, Pravin M.

• Some Practical Issues of Experimental Design and Data Analysis in Radiological ROC Studies

  Citation: 665

  Authors: CHARLES E.

• Receiver Operating Characteristic Rating Analysis

  Citation: 636

  Authors: DONALD D., KEVIN S., CHARLES E.

• Measuring Computed Tomography Scanner Variability of Radiomics Features

  Citation: 539

  Authors: Dennis, Xenia, Lifei, David, Jinzhong, Brian, Edgardo, Cristina, Aaron Kyle, Laurence

• Transluminally-placed Coilspring Endarterial Tube Grafts

  Citation: 535

  Authors: Charles T.

• ROC Analysis Applied to the Evaluation of Medical Imaging Techniques

  Citation: 516

  Authors: JOHN A.

• Stability of Gadolinium-Based Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents in Human Serum at 37°C

  Citation: 481

  Authors: Thomas, Philipp, Heiko, Joachim, Hanns-Joachim

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