Taylor & Francis
Nuclear Science And Engineering
(ISSN 1943-748X)
Aims and scope
Nuclear Science and Engineering is the oldest peer-reviewed journal in its field. Our aim now is the same as when we started publication in 1956, which is to provide the leading source of information on fundamental and applied research in all scientific areas related to the peaceful use of nuclear energy for the benefit of all. We publish technical papers, technical notes, critical reviews, rapid communications, book reviews, and letters to the editor.
Technical papers present archival, original contributions to the field of knowledge.
Technical notes describe preliminary results or limited extensions of previously reported work.
Critical reviews combine a focused topical overview with an extensive literature review to critically evaluate the state-of-the-art, but do not necessarily add new knowledge to the field.
Rapid communications provide speedy publication, after accelerated review and processing, of innovative work of high and immediate interest to the journal readership.
Book reviews give an overview of a recently published book, including a brief summary and statement of value to the community.
Letters to the editor provide an expeditious medium for comments on editorial policies and for discussions on the content of other contributions.
We welcome submissions that explore the following topics:
Fundamental physics related to nuclear systems
Theoretical physics
Radiation physics
Reactor physics
Nuclear criticality
Nuclear data and reactions
Neutron transport
Reactor core analysis and modeling
Uncertainty analysis and quantification
Reactor and fuel performance analysis
Transient analysis
Fluid dynamics/multiphase flow
Heat transfer
Fission product yields
Waste product analysis
Depletion/burnup of nuclear fuels
Once your article has been assessed for suitability by the editor, it will be single-blind peer reviewed by expert referees.
Author Benefits
Nuclear Science and Engineering is abstracted and indexed in several prestigious databases, including The Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus, INIS Collection Search, and more.
We are an international research journal of the American Nuclear Society, providing your research an expanded reach to our 11,000 global members plus dozens of research libraries and institutions.
Our Author Services page provides you with tips and tricks for promoting your research on social media and through your network. Upon publication, authors are provided 50 free e-prints to share with anyone they wish.
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Peer Review Policy
Before submitting, review our Instructions for Authors page for journal guidelines.
All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to rigorous and rapid peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single-blind and submission is online via the Editorial Manager electronic submission and review system.
Questions? Contact the journal office.
Publishing Ethics Statement
The Journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE) and utilizes Similarity Check via CrossRef for all journals. More information on our ethical standards and policies can be found here: http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/ethics-for-authors/.
The Journal has an appeals and complaints policy which can be viewed here: https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/peer-review-appeals-and-complaints-from-authors/.
Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.