How to Write a Successful Article

Abstract

In this report, several issues relevant to scientific publishing in the field of medical imaging are described. How the quality of the research in medical imaging is evaluated is presented as well. The need for journals and the role of current metrics to judge the quality of articles and journals are discussed. Several recommendations are given to aspiring authors on how to write scientific articles in this field to help them optimize their chances of having their articles accepted. Recommendations on how to effectively deal with the review process and how to properly communicate with scientific journals are offered in order to facilitate authors' interaction with reviewers and editors of the journals in the field.