====== Editorial Laxity ======

Acceptance of low-evidence studies

– Case reports or single-case studies with no statistical or clinical weight get published without justification.

Tolerating inflated conclusions

– Articles make bold or speculative claims not supported by data, and reviewers or editors let it pass.

Prioritizing novelty or image quality

– Preference is given to visually appealing or technically novel work, even if it lacks clinical value.

Inadequate peer review

– Poor or superficial reviewer comments, or peer review done by conflicted or unqualified reviewers.

Thematic drift

– Journal content moves away from core clinical relevance toward imaging gimmicks, academic padding, or trendy topics.