Applied Radiation and Isotopes

Aims & Scope

Applied Radiation and Isotopes provides a high quality medium for the publication of substantial, original and scientific and technological papers on the development and peaceful application of nuclear, radiation and radionuclide techniques in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biology, medicine, security, engineering and in the earth, planetary and environmental sciences, all including dosimetry.

Nuclear techniques are defined in the broadest sense and both experimental and theoretical papers are welcome.

They include the development and use of α- and β-particles, X-rays and γ-rays, neutrons and other nuclear particles and radiations from all sources, including radionuclides, synchrotron sources, cyclotrons and reactors and from the natural environment.

The journal aims to publish papers with significance to an international audience, containing substantial novelty and scientific impact.

The Editors reserve the rights to reject, with or without external review, papers that do not meet these criteria.

Papers dealing with radiation processing, i.e., where radiation is used to bring about a biological, chemical or physical change in a material, should be directed to our sister journal Radiation Physics and Chemistry.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.408

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13599

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2277

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Influence of mineralogical and heavy metal composition on natural radionuclide concentrations in the river sediments

  Citation: 289

  Authors: G., V., V., R., V.

• Effectiveness of BNCT for recurrent head and neck malignancies

  Citation: 276

  Authors: Itsuro, Koji, Yoshinori, Masatoshi, Akira, Yoshio, Mitsunori, Mitsuhiro, Yoshiaki

• Critical review, with an optimistic outlook, on Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT)

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Raymond L.

• Comparison of Gallium-68 and Fluorine-18 imaging characteristics in positron emission tomography

  Citation: 231

  Authors: Alejandro

• The distribution of fallout 137Cs and 210Pb in undisturbed and cultivated soils

  Citation: 225

  Authors: Q., D.E.

• Synthesis of [11C]iodomethane by iodination of [11C]methane

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Peter, Johan, Kent, Mikael

• A comprehensive review of radon emanation measurements for mineral, rock, soil, mill tailing and fly ash

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Akihiro, Yuu, Kiyonori

• EPR dosimetry with tooth enamel: A review

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Paola, Freddy

• A review of X-ray explosives detection techniques for checked baggage

  Citation: 216

  Authors: K., D.A.

• Computational analysis of irradiation facilities at the JSI TRIGA reactor

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Luka, Gašper, Andrej

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