About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Image Analysis and Stereology is the official journal of the International Society for Stereology & Image Analysis. It promotes the exchange of scientific, technical, organizational and other information on the quantitative analysis of data having a geometrical structure, including stereology, differential geometry, image analysis, image processing, mathematical morphology, stochastic geometry, statistics, pattern recognition, and related topics. The fields of application are not restricted and range from biomedicine, materials sciences and physics to geology and geography.

Peer Review Process

The journal publishes full-length original research papers, short research communications and review articles.

The main topics are image analysis and stereology and related quantitative methods for geometric structures, texture and patterns, from mathematics and instrumentation to statistical and computational methods, both theoretical and applied.

Every manuscript is peer reviewed by two independent referees, experts in the field, that remain anonymous to the authors. We try to avoid any conflict of interests. The referee is kindly asked to complete his/her review within 21 days, but not longer than two months. A manuscript acceptable for publication in Image Analysis & Stereology should either present

  • new theoretical results or the development of a new method or
  • good and interesting applications of already known results or methods.

Publication frequency

Image Analysis & Stereology publishes three issues per year: in March, June and November.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Guidelines for Referees

We value fair and constructive reviews. Whether recommending acceptance or rejection, please provide clear, helpful feedback to support the author’s improvement. If revision is suggested, specify what should be revised and, if possible, how. To ensure timely processing, we kindly ask that reviews be submitted within three weeks. If you are unavailable or cannot meet the deadline, please notify us promptly. If declining the review, suggestions for alternative referees are appreciated.

Key Evaluation Criteria:

  • Relevance and originality of the manuscript
  • Methodological soundness, data quality, and analytical validity
  • Clarity of argumentation and completeness of content
  • Overall organization and writing quality

Checklist for Review:

  • Is the article within the journal's scope?
  • Are the aims/hypotheses clearly stated?
  • Are methods appropriate and well described?
  • Does the work offer a novel contribution?
  • Is the English language clear and adequate?
  • Are conclusions supported by the data?
  • Are the title, abstract, and keywords accurate and informative?
  • Are figures and tables necessary, clear, and well-annotated?
  • Are equations accurate and units appropriate?
  • Are references relevant, sufficient, and correctly formatted?

Final Recommendation:

Please conclude your review with one of the following:

  • Accept (no revision needed)
  • Revisions Required (minor changes)
  • Resubmit for Review (major revision)
  • Decline Submission (reject)

Electronic and Paper version

Apart from potential supplementary material, the electronic version of papers is identical to the printed version. In the case of any discrepancies, the electronic version is treated as a reference.

Plagiarism Screening Policy

Plagiarism, a duplicate submission, and all other misconduct and unethical scientific behaviour are prohibited. This journal uses CrossCheck plagiarism screening system (iThenticate) to detect any possible plagiarism in the submissions.

Protection of Animals in Research

When conducting experiments involving animals or animal tissues, authors must obtain approval from an institutional ethics committee and adhere to institutional, national, and internationally recognized guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals (e.g., FELASA, Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals). At the time of manuscript submission, authors must provide documentation of the study's approval by an institutional ethics committee. Manuscripts involving studies on animals or animal tissues will only be considered if ethical committee approval can be documented.

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Journal History

Image Analysis and Stereology is a continuation of Acta Stereologica. Acta Stereologica (ISSN 0351-580X) has been published from 1982 until 1999 and is archived in the PoPuPS platform at the University of Liege Library.