Aims and scope

Research & Design of Nuclear Engineering is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in nuclear science, technology, and engineering.

This journal focuses on the latest developments and research in nuclear energy and related fields. Recognizing the growing maturity of nuclear fission power generation technology, the journal primarily publishes technical and engineering research findings, as well as practical applications in nuclear science and technology. It also encourages articles with innovative perspectives.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Reactor and power plant design
  • Reactor thermal hydraulics
  • Reactor control system
  • Reactor component engineering
  • Nuclear fission technology and materials
  • Next generation reactors and advanced reactors
  • Nuclear physics, nuclear chemistry and biochemistry
  • Nuclear fusion engineering technology and materials
  • Magnetically confined plasma
  • Inertially confined plasma
  • Radiation measurement, application and protection
  • Radiation physics, radiation chemistry
  • Nuclear fuel cycle
  • Nuclear chemical engineering
  • Nuclear waste management
  • Nuclear safety and risk assessment
  • Nuclear facility operation
  • Nuclear facility decommissioning
  • Comprehensive utilization of nuclear energy
  • Nuclear policy, economic and human resource development

There are no restrictions on article length, encouraging authors to publish comprehensive experimental and theoretical research findings. The journal welcomes submissions of the following article types:

  • Original Article
  • Review
  • Mini-Review
  • Editorial
  • Viewpoint
  • Short Communication