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.