The Journal of Radiologic Technology Practice and Education (JRTPE) is an open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research, professional practice, and education across the medical imaging and radiation sciences. It welcomes original studies, theoretical contributions, educational innovations, case studies, technical reports, and scholarly discussions that address current and emerging concerns in radiologic technology, radiography, radiation therapy, sonography, nuclear medicine, and related imaging professions. JRTPE publishes one volume with four issues per year and accepts original research articles, review papers, theoretical essays, educational innovation reports, case studies, technical notes, and research notes. Accepted articles beyond the scheduled issue will be included in subsequent releases and may be made available online ahead of print.
All published articles in JRTPE are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), which allows users to download, share, reproduce, and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and source. The journal is committed to rigorous peer review, academic integrity, ethical scholarship, radiation protection, patient safety, and global accessibility. It seeks to ensure that published research contributes to the improvement of medical imaging practice, radiologic technology education, professional competence, healthcare quality, and patient outcomes.
The journal provides a specialised global platform for radiologic technologists, radiographers, radiation therapists, sonographers, nuclear medicine professionals, educators, researchers, clinicians, healthcare administrators, students, professional organisations, and policymakers. It encourages submissions that present evidence-based practices, technological advancements, educational innovations, interdisciplinary perspectives, and context-responsive solutions that may improve imaging procedures, radiation safety, patient-centred care, professional preparation, and workforce development. JRTPE also supports scholarly work that strengthens the connection between radiologic technology education and clinical practice.
Subject Areas
- Medical Imaging Practice and Procedures – Research on general radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, fluoroscopy, angiography, dental imaging, and other diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Radiologic Technology Education and Curriculum – Studies on curriculum design, curriculum implementation, competency-based education, laboratory instruction, clinical education, programme evaluation, and educational outcomes in radiologic technology and related disciplines.
- Radiation Protection and Safety – Research on radiation dose optimisation, occupational exposure, patient protection, shielding practices, radiation monitoring, safety culture, and compliance with radiation protection standards.
- Image Quality and Quality Assurance – Studies on image evaluation, image quality improvement, repeat and reject analysis, equipment performance, quality control, quality assurance programmes, and diagnostic accuracy.
- Patient Care and Communication – Research on patient preparation, positioning, comfort, informed consent, communication, ethical care, cultural responsiveness, patient experience, and the management of patients with specialised needs.
- Clinical Education and Professional Competence – Studies on clinical supervision, preceptorship, mentorship, workplace-based learning, clinical performance, skills assessment, professional readiness, and competency development.
- Advanced Imaging Technologies and Innovation – Research on artificial intelligence, image processing, digital radiography, picture archiving and communication systems, teleradiology, informatics, automation, and emerging technologies in medical imaging.
- Radiation Therapy Practice and Education – Studies on treatment planning, radiation delivery, patient positioning, radiation oncology education, safety, quality assurance, and professional competence in radiation therapy.
- Ultrasound and Sonography Practice – Research on diagnostic sonography, ultrasound techniques, sonographer education, image interpretation, patient care, technological developments, and quality improvement.
- Nuclear Medicine Technology – Studies on radiopharmaceuticals, imaging protocols, radiation safety, molecular imaging, nuclear medicine procedures, quality control, and the education of nuclear medicine professionals.
- Professional Development and Workforce Issues – Research on continuing professional development, career progression, occupational well-being, burnout, resilience, professional identity, leadership, workforce preparation, and lifelong learning.
- Ethics, Policy, and Governance in Medical Imaging – Critical analyses of professional ethics, regulatory standards, accreditation, licensure, institutional policies, legal responsibilities, healthcare governance, and quality standards in radiologic technology practice and education.
- Interprofessional and Collaborative Practice – Research on teamwork, communication, role clarification, collaborative learning, and coordination among medical imaging professionals and other members of the healthcare team.
- Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Patient Outcomes – Studies that translate scientific evidence into clinical practice, improve decision-making, enhance service delivery, and promote safe, efficient, and patient-centred imaging care.