Journals Workshop 2025

esor/ESR workshop on

review of manuscripts

Programme Coordinator

Prof. Luis Marti-Bonmati
Emeritus Editor of Insights into Imaging

22 – 23 September, 2025

Valencia, Spain

*deadline September 2, 2024

What to expect

This workshop is targeted at last-year residents and board-certified radiologists already involved in reviewing radiology manuscripts who are looking to improve, in a collaborative way, the most relevant skills to help authors produce the best papers. In an era where the precision, clarity, and innovation of imaging-related improvements’ dissemination are paramount, the role of a skilled reviewer has never been more crucial. This workshop is tailored to empower reviewers with advanced tools, insights, and methodologies to critically evaluate the design of radiology manuscripts.

This intense two-day programme is designed to update knowledge and skills in manuscript reviewing including: population description, recruitment, flowchart design, data splitting strategies, study designs and methodology, bias identification and control methods, Large Language Models and their impact on scientific publishing, creating a relevant bibliography and reviewing the references, graphical abstracts, essentials for figures/tables/illustrations, and reviewing revised manuscripts.

Renowned European editors will deliver a high-quality teaching programme, combining lectures and hands-on workshops.

Your host & Venue

Prof. Luis Marti-Bonmati

Titulations, etc.

Venue will be announced soon!

Venue
ADEIT Fundación Universidad-Empresa

Plaza Virgen de la Paz, 3
Ciutat Vella, 46001
Valencia, Spain

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Co-Organizers

Prof. Ursula Reiter
University Hospital of Graz

Prof. Christian Loewe
Medical University of Vienna

In cooperation with

highlights

Interactive Sessions: Engage in live review sessions where you’ll apply new techniques to evaluate actual manuscripts (anonymized for privacy).
Expert Panels: Hear from leading radiologists and seasoned editors on the nuances of evaluating radiological research and innovative design.
Peer Review Simulations: Participate in mock review scenarios to practice constructive critiques and decision-making.
Feedback Mechanisms: Learn how to provide feedback that is both helpful and encouraging to authors, fostering an environment of growth and improvement.

Benefits of Attending

Elevate your Expertise: Become a more proficient and sought-after reviewer in the radiology community.
Contribute to Science: Play a pivotal role in advancing radiological research by ensuring only the highest quality studies are published.
Professional Development: Enhance your CV and professional standing with recognized workshop participation and potential future roles in editorial boards.

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Programme

*all times given in local time in Valencia, Spain

09:00 – 09:30	Arrival and Coffee
09:30– 09:55	Welcome & Introduction Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia/ES
09:55 – 10:20	Fostering ethical reviewing Jose M. Garcia-Santos, Murcia/ES
10:20 – 10:45	Role of the reviewer Rossano Girometti, Udine/IT
10:45– 10:55	Short Break
10:55– 11:20	Evaluating research Francesco Sardanelli, Milan/IT
11:20– 11:45	Fundamentals of methodological design Francesco Sardanelli, Milan/IT
11:45 – 11:55	Short Break
11:55 – 12:55	Workshops Francesco Sardanelli, Milan/IT Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia/ES
12:55 – 13:55	Discussion Francesco Sardanelli, Milan/IT Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia/ES
13:55 – 14:55	Lunch Break
14:55 – 15:20	Reporting guidelines Giulia Zamboni, Verona/IT
15:20 – 15:45	Basic statistics: things a reviewer should know Paola Clauser, Vienna/AT
15:45 – 16:10	Bias identification and control methods Giulia Zamboni, Verona/IT
16:10 – 16:20	Short Break
16:20 – 17:20	Workshops Giulia Zamboni, Verona/IT Paola Clauser, Vienna/AT
17:20 – 18:20	Discussions Giulia Zamboni, Verona/IT Paola Clauser, Vienna/AT
18:20 – 18:45	Publisher keynote Jason Winkler, Philadelphia/USA

*all times given in local time in Valencia, Spain

08:30 – 09:00	Arrival and Coffee
09:00 – 09:25	What to consider when reviewing AI papers Daniel Pinto dos Santos, Cologne/DE
09:25 – 09:50	Levels of evidence Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia/ES
09:50 – 10:15	Large Language Models (LLMs) and other foundational models Daniel Pinto dos Santos, Cologne/DE
10:15 – 10:30	Short Break
10:30 – 11:30	Workshops Daniel Pinto dos Santos, Cologne/DE Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia/ES
11:30 – 12:30	Discussion Daniel Pinto dos Santos, Cologne/DE Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia/ES
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch Break
13:30 – 13:55	Sources of information Paola Clauser, Vienna/AT
13:55 – 14:20	Visual approach Rossano Girometti, Udine/IT
14:20 – 14:45	What is clinical impact Christian Loewe, Vienna/AT
14:45 – 15:00	Short Break
15:00 – 16:00	Workshops Christian Loewe, Vienna/AT Paola Clauser, Vienna/AT Rossano Girometti, Udine/IT
16:00 – 17:00	Discussions Christian Loewe, Vienna/AT Paola Clauser, Vienna/AT Rossano Girometti, Udine/IT
17:00 – 17:15	Coffee Break
17:15 – 17:40	Editorial & decision making process Jose M. Garcia Santos, Murcia/ES
17:40 – 18:00	Share your feedback, problems, & experiences as reviewers Christian Loewe, Vienna/AT Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia/ES
18:00 – 18:15	Closing Remarks Luis Marti-Bonmati, Valencia/ES
18:15 – 19:15	Farewell

Accreditation

Applications will be made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of this event.

Applications have been made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of this event.

This programme has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 13.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)

Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after participating in the course activities and completing an online evaluation form.

We work with impartiality and transparency. Find the steering committee disclosure forms here →

Learning Objectives

Enhance Critical Analysis Skills: Deepen your ability to assess methodology, data presentation, and the overall coherence of radiology studies (scientific, reviews, positions, education).
Promote Best Practices: Learn the best approaches in peer review specific to radiology, ensuring constructive, fair, and insightful feedback.
Foster Ethical Reviewing: Emphasize the importance of ethics in reviewing, including confidentiality, objectivity, and conflict-of-interest identification.
Networking: Connect with fellow radiology professionals, including Editors and Deputy Editors, to share experiences, challenges, and strategies for effective reviewing.

Fees

The registration fee includes only the ESOR & ESR JOURNALS WORKSHOP. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements themselves.

EUR 350 for ESR Members
EUR 400 for Non-Members

Please note that 10% VAT will be added during the registration process. (ONLY FOR AUSTRIA)