Overview
Imagen Diagnóstica is a diamond open access peer-reviewed journal and the official publication of the Catalan Association of Diagnostic Imaging Technicians. The journal was created to give a voice to Spanish-speaking professionals whose work is carried out within the field of diagnostic imaging, while welcoming submissions and readership in both Spanish and English. The journal publishes scientific and professional content that advances safe, ethical, and high-quality imaging practice.
Aims and Scope
Any scientific contribution related to diagnostic imaging in any of its forms, image-guided medical treatment, or imaging technology is, in principle, eligible for publication in Imagen Diagnóstica. The journal covers topics across Health Professions and Medicine, with emphasis on Radiological and Ultrasound Technology and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging. We encourage work that improves clinical quality, patient safety, imaging workflows, education, and responsible innovation in imaging services.
Languages
Manuscripts are accepted and published in Spanish and English.
Peer Review
All manuscripts are evaluated through a single-blind peer review process. Reviewers know the authors’ identities, while reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors unless a reviewer chooses to sign their review. Editorial decisions are made based on scholarly merit, relevance to scope, clarity, and ethical compliance.
Review Speed and Timelines
The journal is committed to an efficient and rigorous editorial process. Typical timelines are:
Average time from submission to first decision: 80 days
Average time from acceptance to publication: 15 days
Timelines may vary depending on reviewer availability and the number of revision rounds required.
Publication Frequency
Imagen Diagnóstica publishes one volume per year, consisting of two issues:
June issue
December issue
Accepted papers are published online in the current running issue once final production is completed.
Open Access
Imagen Diagnóstica is a diamond open access journal. All articles are immediately and permanently available online to read, download, and share, without subscription or registration.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
There are no submission fees and no article processing charges (APCs). Authors can publish without cost.
Copyright and License
Authors retain copyright of their work. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This permits sharing and adaptation for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the author(s) and the journal, a link to the license is included, and any changes are indicated. Third-party material is subject to the rights holder’s terms and must be properly credited; authors are responsible for obtaining permissions when required.
Publication Ethics
The journal follows strict publication ethics to protect research integrity, patient confidentiality, and fairness in peer review. Authors must ensure originality, accurate reporting, appropriate citation, and full disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding. For studies involving humans, ethical approval and patient consent must be clearly stated when applicable, particularly for identifiable clinical images. Suspected misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication/falsification, unethical image manipulation, or compromised peer review) is investigated and may result in rejection, correction, expression of concern, or retraction.
Editorial Independence
The journal maintains full editorial independence. Editorial decisions are made solely by the Editor-in-Chief and the editorial team based on scholarly merit and ethical standards. Any publishing or technical support partners provide operational assistance only and do not influence peer review, acceptance decisions, or the journal’s editorial direction.
Manuscript Submission
Manuscripts are submitted by email to: editor@imagendiagnostica.org
Submissions may be prepared in any standard format, including Microsoft Word or LaTeX. Authors should include the manuscript file, figures (preferably as separate files), and relevant declarations (ethics approval and consent where applicable, conflicts of interest, and funding).
ISSN
ISSN: 2171-3669; 2171-9705
Contact
For submissions and general inquiries: editor@imagendiagnostica.org