Volume 32 Issue 2 | February 2026

Original Research Papers

Reference levels in radiation doses and image quality metrics in chest−abdomen protocols in a neonatal unit
T. Mpikeleli,N. Phahlamohlaka,S. Acho

Comparison of image quality, radiation dose and repeat rates for anteroposterior (AP) pelvic radiography imaging techniques (STOPPAGE study)
F.E. Mellor,A. England,P. Cosson,…K. Knight,M.A. Mallinson,B. Snaith

Optimization of the reconstruction kernel for temporal bone imaging using photon-counting detector CT: A combined physical and visual evaluation
S. Nishii,T. Asahara,Y. Morimitsu,…F. Higaki,T. Hiraki,T. Iguchi

Hidden costs of diagnostic mistakes: A descriptive study of guilt, shame, and scapegoating among sonographers practising in the United Kingdom
E.R. Upeh,C. Hynes,C.U. Eze,C.U. Ollawa

The lived experience of interprofessional collaboration in the neonatal intensive care unit and its impact on workflow, safety and image quality: A phenomenological study
W. Elshami,E.M. Ahmed,T.N. Akudjedu,…B.M. Ahmed,M. Abuzaid,T. Totman

A survey to determine the use and evaluation of simulation-based education within UK pre-registration diagnostic radiography education
E. Wilkinson,E. Cadogan,E. Berry

Real-time dosimetry, organs dose and risk assessment for CBCT thorax protocols in IGRT procedures
A. Campos,A.C. Sá,Y. Romanets,P. Vaz,S. Di Maria

Integrating PET for tumour hypoxia in radiotherapy planning: Insights from Portuguese radiotherapy and nuclear medicine technologists
R. Oliveira-Sousa,B.M. Faria,I. Bravo,P. Costa

Evaluation of a national intervention to reduce unnecessary brain magnetic resonance imaging in Norway – Effect on referral quality and justification rate
E. Kjelle,I.Ø. Brandsæter,J. Porthun,B.M. Hofmann

Interprofessional education and collaborative practice in diagnostic radiography: Insights from an Australian interview study
K. Johnson,P. Martin,M. McGrail

Cross-country patterns in radiography student readiness for artificial intelligence
M.Z. El-Sayed,M. Rawashdeh,A. Moossa,…I.E. Islam,M.G. Haggag,M.A. Ali

Children’s experiences of coping with proton radiotherapy: A mixed-method study at a Swedish nationwide clinic
C. Cederved,G. Ljungman,C. Ångström-Brännström,G. Engvall

Evaluating the shoulder toolkit impact on usability, workload, and confidence in novice and expert ultrasound users
S. Duhig,A. McKenzie,T. Lakiang,D. Turner

Navigating sonographer work-integrated learning: A thematic analysis of workforce pressures, training barriers and student wellbeing
P. Boucaut,R. Tunny,K. McMahon,…J. Wardle,T. Reddan,C. Edwards

Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT radiomics in predicting lymph node metastasis and prognosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Z.-Q. Zhang,W.-J. Wu,Y.-W. Zhong,P.-G. An,X. Hu,J. Zhang

Effect of iodinated contrast media enhancement on size-specific dose estimates in emergency thoracic CT
A. Khallouqi,H. Sekkat,A. Halimi,Y. Madkouri,O. El Rhazouani

Perceptions of pharmacology education and assessment among medical radiation science students at one Australian university: A cross-sectional survey
J. Janetzki,E. Arruzza,C. Blefari,E. Petito,K. Guerrero,M. Ward

Digital breast tomosynthesis dosimetry using radiochromic film
K. Arao,S. Goto,R. Fukui,N. Nishina,K. Kida

Exploring diagnostic radiographers’ experiences and understandings of informed consent and capacity assessment during general radiography imaging examinations of persons living with dementia: A qualitative interview study of UK practice
A. Spacey,L. Booth,S. Bowden,P.K. Miller

Critique of cervical spine radiographs among diagnostic radiography students through the lens of Semantics, a dimension of the Legitimation Code Theory
V. Daries,S.L. Hassan,A. Speelman

Fundamental study of a novel image quality index for optimising image quality and dose in digital radiography systems
R. Higashide,K. Kanamori

Validation of 3D-printed hip models with femoroacetabular impingement for educational purposes in radiology
I. Celis Aranzaez,B. Mansilla Cardenas,C. Montalba Zalaquett,R. Castillo Vouriot,M. Jimenez Herrera

Claustrophobia in magnetic resonance imaging: A randomised controlled trial of immersive entertainment glasses
M. Diaz-Membrives,I. Garrido-Ribas,C. Caro-Benito,C. Font-Cabrera,O. Monistrol

Listening to and learning from patients: A review of the results from the 2023 national radiotherapy patient experience survey in England
D. Hutton,M. Bates,K. Lowery,…H. Wong,H. Stewart,H.P. White

Radiographic patellar height assessment of knee osteoarthritis
M.K. Alhasan,N. Obeidat,M.S. Malkawi,L.E. Al-Othman,M.J. Al Zeghari,F.M. Al Adhami

Exploring radiographers’ perspectives toward virtual reality in paediatric imaging: Implications for patient care and workflow
A. Clancy Roche,M. Davis

Evaluating the reliability of 2D techniques for tibial anatomical axis definition and posterior tibial slope measurement using a 3D model
G. Jia,K. Zhang,M. Qiang,…Y. Cai,Z. Yang,Y. Chen

An evaluation of the clinical factors impacting the psychological wellbeing of diagnostic radiographers within the UK
F. MacGregor,J. Boyes,K. Swainston

The understandings, experiences and attitudes of diagnostic radiographers regarding forensic radiography as part of their daily practice working in South Africa
L.A. Gower,G. Lovric,N.P. Nkosi,N. Mountford,N. Ndlovu

Comparison of perceived stress levels and imposter syndrome in medical imaging students on the traditional degree versus apprenticeship degree programmes at a UK university
H. Stevens,F. Manning

Technical Notes