Research Methods and Reproducibility

Research Methods & Reproducibility is a dedicated category focused on strengthening the scientific foundations of medical imaging, radiopharmaceutical science and technology-driven healthcare research. It emphasises that innovation must be matched by methodological rigour, transparency and repeatability to ensure findings are reliable and clinically meaningful. The section explores study design, validation strategies, statistical analysis, protocol standardisation and sources of variability across centres, scanners and software platforms. It also encourages open discussion of negative results and implementation challenges, recognising their value in preventing repetition of avoidable errors. By prioritising processes alongside outcomes, this category supports higher standards of reporting, fosters critical reflection, and promotes research that is robust, reproducible, and capable of informing safe, evidence-based clinical practice.