Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology

Aims & Scope

Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (JNFCWT) is a quarterly journal publishing peer-reviewed papers in various research areas associated with the nuclear fuel cycle and radioactive waste management.

The journal is managed by the Korean Radioactive Waste Society.

JNFCWT provides a forum for all stakeholders in the field of nuclear fuel cycle and radioactive waste management aiming at sharing and disseminating state of the art technical information, lessons learned from industrial experiences, and discussions on current socio-political issues.

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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 Energy and Environmental Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Preservation url
• Apc url

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Energy and Environmental Science, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 300,000.00 KRW. Learn more.

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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.

• Tritium and <sup>14</sup>C in the Environment and Nuclear Facilities: Sources and Analytical Methods

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Xiaolin

• Recent Progress in Waste Treatment Technology for Pyroprocessing at KAERI

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Geun-Il, Min Ku, Jung-Hoon, Ki-Rak, Seung Youb, In Tae, Yung-Zun, Hwan-Seo

• Reference Electrode at Molten Salt: A Comparative Analysis of Electroceramic Membranes

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Seokjoo, Dokyu, Sungjune, Jaeyeong, Minho, Sungyeol

• Trends in Technology Development for the Treatment of Radioactive Concrete Waste

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Keun-Young, Maengkyo, Jimin, Eil-Hee, Ik-Soo, Kwang-Wook, Dong-Yong, Bum-Kyoung

• Measurement of Properties of Domestic Bentonite for a Buffer of an HLW Repository

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Yoo, Choi, Lee, Lee

• The Status and Prospect of Decommissioning Technology Development at KAERI

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Jeikwon, Seonbyung, Wangkyu, Byungseon, Dongyong, Bumkyoung

• Density of Molten Salt Mixtures of Eutectic LiCl-KCl Containing UCl3, CeCl3, or LaCl3

  Citation: 17

  Authors: C., M. F.

• Management of Spent Ion-Exchange Resins From Nuclear Power Plant by Blending Method

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Nursaidatul Syafadillah, David S., Chang-Lak

• Magnetite Dissolution by Copper Catalyzed Reductive Decontamination

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Seonbyeong, Sangyoon, Wangkyu, Huijun, Jungsun, Bumkyoung

• Effect of Bentonite Type on Thermal Conductivity in a HLW Repository

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Gi-Jun, Seok, Won-Jin