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World J Radiol. Aug 28, 2026; 18(8): 121065
Published online Aug 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.121065
Published online Aug 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.121065
Table 7 Image Biomarker Standardisation Initiative standardization framework: Key phases and achievements
| Phase | Timeline | Key achievements | Impact on reproducibility |
| IBSI phase 1 | 2016-2020 | Standardized definitions for > 170 features; digital phantoms; benchmark values across multiple software platforms | Established common mathematical language; enabled cross-platform comparison |
| IBSI phase 2 | Completed February 2024 | Formalized preprocessing workflow (discretization, interpolation, filtering); expanded test phantoms for CT, MRI, PET pipelines | Entropy coefficient of variation decreased from 34% to 7% |
| Reporting guidelines | Ongoing | Transparent documentation of discretization, filtering, ROI handling, feature selection rationale | Improved study reproducibility and meta-analytic comparability |
| Compliance tools | Available | Online validation portal; excel-based reference sheets; benchmark feature values | Software platforms (PyRadiomics, LIFEx, SERA, RaCaT) can verify compliance |
- Citation: Maurya P, Sirohiya P, Sahoo M, Puri S, Ratre BK, Singh R, Kumar B. Radiomics and anaesthetic planning: Quantitative imaging as a new frontier in preoperative risk assessment. World J Radiol 2026; 18(8): 121065
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