Journal profile · Nuclear Science & Technology
Radiation Physics and Chemistry
ISSN 0969-806X · eISSN 1879-0895 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Monthly · Founded 1993
Radiation Physics and Chemistry: CAS Zone 3 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.42; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,530; review about 98 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 43%); 975 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Radiation Physics and Chemistry is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Radiation Effects and Dosimetry, Radiation Shielding Materials Analysis and Nuclear Physics and Applications, together about 24.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Radiation. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal for Radiation Physics, Radiation Chemistry and Radiation Processing A multidisciplinary journal linking science and industryRadiation Physics and Chemistry is a multidisciplinary journal that provides a medium for publication of substantial and original papers, reviews, and short communications which focus on research and developments involving ionizing radiation in radiation physics, radiation chemistry and radiation processing.Radiation Physics and Chemistry aims to publish articles with significance to an international audience, containing substantial novelty and contributions to science. We expect that articles present new insight or hypothesis testing, that they focus on radiation effects or applications of ionizing radiation, provide uncertainties and statistical analysis where relevant, and present their findings in context with discussion of past and recent literature. The editors reserve the right to reject, with or without external review, articles which do not meet these criteria. This could include articles which are very similar to previous publications, except that target substrates, materials, analyzed sites or experimental methods have been changed.A fuller though not exhaustive list of topics that are considered for publication include:Radiation PhysicsFundamental processes in radiation physics Interaction mechanisms for example scattering and absorption of photon and particle radiations Attenuation coefficients X-ray fluorescence Cherenkov effect Polarization Effects of periodic structures (Bragg diffraction, channelling, parametric x-radiation, etc)Mathematical methods in radiation physics, reference dataRadiation sources and detectors Accelerator and radionuclide spectra and other properties Radiation fields from point and extended sources Detector response functions Basic physics of Dosimetry Radiation transport Buildup factorsRadiation ChemistryIonizing radiation induced ionic and radical reactions Kinetics and mechanism of radiolysis reactions Pulse radiolysis technique and measurements Nanoparticle production by ionizing radiation Radiation induced chain reactions, polymerization Irradiation effects on polymers Dose and dose rate effects LET effects on chemical reactions Pollutant removal by ionizing radiation Computational models on radiation chemical reactionsPapers on photochemistry, microwave chemistry and thermochemistry are believed to belong to the scope of RPC only if they have strong relevance to radiation chemistry. EPR papers will only be considered for publication when the method is used for clarifying radiation chemical processes, e.g. by determining the nature of the transient intermediates. Radiochemistry papers such as tracer technique, radon or other radionuclide measurements, isotopic constitutions fall outside the scope of the journal.Radiation ProcessingRadiation Sterilization Microbiology Toxicology Biocompatibility ValidationFood irradiation Microbiological quality Chemical effects Nutrition Detection induced radioactivityPolymers Synthesis Polymerization Curing Grafting Crosslinking Degradation CompositesEnvironmental Effluent gas Waste water Water purification Toxin reduction Sludge Recycling of wastesRadiation effects Semiconductors Gemstones Crystals CeramicsDosimetry and process control Dosimeter systems Analytical instrumentation Environmental influence Measurement uncertaintyRadiation sources and facilities for radiation processing Electron Accelerators Gamma and x-ray facilities Safety issues Transport of radioisotopes
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Nuclear Science & Technology
Editor-in-chief Esam HusseinPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 4%); most named United States 11, Italy 6, Czechia 5, Mainland China 2, United Kingdom 2 (47 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Radiation Effects and DosimetryAgricultural and Biological Sciences8.9%
- Radiation Shielding Materials AnalysisMaterials Science8.4%
- Nuclear Physics and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy7.1%
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator TechnologiesPhysics and Astronomy6.7%
- Polymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and IrradiationMaterials Science6.2%
- Radiation Therapy and DosimetryMedicine5.6%
- Advanced Radiotherapy TechniquesPhysics and Astronomy5.5%
- Advanced X-ray and CT ImagingEngineering4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nuclear Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nuclear Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nuclear Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.42LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.54LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.05LetPub ·
- h-index
- 72LetPub ·
- h-index
- 124OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6,114OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.53OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 20%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.7%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 934LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 14,666 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 853 | 186 | 386 |
| 2025 | 975 | 150 | 3,002 |
| 2024 | 824 | 161 | 5,969 |
| 2023 | 627 | 113 | 6,595 |
| 2022 | 682 | 127 | 8,645 |
| 2021 | 513 | 77 | 8,411 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
98 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 7.2 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 7.2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 43%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 43 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 98 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,530 / EUR 3,300 / GBP 2,830 / JPY 437,830 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,640 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted8
- conference proceedingsConference proceedingsLength not stated
- full length articleFull Length ArticleLength not stated
- original paperThe Journal for Radiation Physics, Radiation Chemistry and Radiation Processing.A multidisciplinary journal linking science and industry.Manuscripts, which will…Length not stated
- reviewThe Journal for Radiation Physics, Radiation Chemistry and Radiation Processing.A multidisciplinary journal linking science and industry.Manuscripts, which will…Length not stated
- review articleThe Journal for Radiation Physics, Radiation Chemistry and Radiation Processing.A multidisciplinary journal linking science and industry.Manuscripts, which will…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articlesLength not stated
- short communicationThe Journal for Radiation Physics, Radiation Chemistry and Radiation Processing.A multidisciplinary journal linking science and industry.Manuscripts, which will…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort CommunicationsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1993
- ISSN
- 0969-806X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-0895
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Radiation Physics and Chemistry
What CAS zone is Radiation Physics and Chemistry in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Radiation Physics and Chemistry is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Nuclear Science & Technology / Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Radiation Physics and Chemistry?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.42; CiteScore 5.8, h-index 124.
How long does peer review take at Radiation Physics and Chemistry?
The publisher reports about 98 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 7.2 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 43%)”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Radiation Physics and Chemistry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Author–date; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Radiation Physics and Chemistry based?
Of the 47 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (11), Italy (6) and Czechia (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Radiation Physics and Chemistry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Radiation Physics and Chemistry is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Radiation Physics and Chemistry open access, and what is the APC?
Radiation Physics and Chemistry is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,530.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .