About the Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Medicine
An open access forum advancing radiation physics, nuclear imaging, radiotherapy, and safety protocols through rigorous peer-reviewed scholarship for clinicians, physicists, and researchers worldwide.
JRNM's mission is to foster meaningful dialogue among professionals in the radiation and nuclear medicine community while providing a trusted platform for knowledge exchange that meets the highest scientific and ethical standards. We are committed to publishing research that not only advances theoretical understanding but also delivers practical value for clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation.
Our editorial philosophy emphasizes methodological rigor, reproducibility, transparency, and translational relevance. We welcome submissions from professionals, researchers, clinicians, medical physicists, radiopharmaceutical chemists, dosimetrists, and radiation safety officers who contribute to advancing patient care, radiation protection, and diagnostic precision. Whether your work examines novel imaging tracers, dose fractionation regimens, equipment quality assurance, or radiation biology mechanisms, JRNM provides the editorial infrastructure to ensure your findings reach the stakeholders who will act on them.
JRNM welcomes original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, technical innovations, and opinion pieces that contribute to the evidence base in radiation and nuclear medicine. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates physics, biology, chemistry, clinical practice, and regulatory science to address questions spanning the entire radiation medicine continuum.
PET, SPECT, scintigraphy, hybrid imaging (PET/CT, SPECT/CT), molecular imaging agents, radiopharmaceutical development, and quantitative imaging techniques.
External beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), proton therapy, treatment planning, and dose optimization.
Radiation dosimetry, quality assurance, equipment calibration, Monte Carlo simulations, treatment verification, and clinical physics protocols.
Occupational safety, patient dose management, regulatory compliance, radiation shielding, contamination control, and risk assessment methodologies.
Cellular responses to ionizing radiation, DNA damage and repair, tissue-specific radiosensitivity, radioresistance mechanisms, and biomarker discovery.
Radioligand therapy, targeted alpha/beta emitters, personalized dosimetry, pharmacokinetics, radiochemistry, and regulatory pathways for novel agents.
Detector design, image reconstruction algorithms, digital radiography, gamma cameras, scintillation detectors, and performance optimization.
Diagnostic workflows, treatment outcomes, multidisciplinary case management, comparative effectiveness, and innovative clinical protocols.
JRNM operates a rigorous peer review process designed to ensure that every published article meets the highest standards of scientific merit, methodological soundness, and ethical integrity. All submissions undergo evaluation by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise, complemented by editorial oversight to ensure balanced, constructive feedback.
- Transparent Review: Authors receive detailed feedback that addresses study design, data analysis, interpretation validity, and contextual relevance.
- Ethical Standards: All manuscripts must comply with institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee approvals, informed consent protocols, and radiation safety guidelines.
- Conflict Management: Authors, reviewers, and editors disclose potential conflicts of interest to maintain objectivity and credibility.
- Reproducibility Focus: We encourage authors to provide detailed methodological descriptions, dosimetry protocols, equipment specifications, and data availability statements.
- Editorial Oversight: Associate editors with domain-specific expertise guide manuscripts through review, ensuring alignment with journal scope and quality benchmarks.
JRNM provides a streamlined submission and publication workflow designed to support authors through every stage—from initial submission to final publication and dissemination. Our editorial team is responsive, collaborative, and committed to facilitating a positive author experience.
Authors prepare manuscripts following the detailed guidelines provided in our Instructions for Authors, ensuring proper formatting, reference style, ethical documentation, and adherence to reporting standards (e.g., CONSORT, PRISMA, STARD).
Submit manuscripts via the Online Manuscript Submission System or email to [email protected]. For assistance, use the "Chat with Us" feature available on our website.
Editorial staff conduct an initial scope and quality assessment, verifying ethical compliance, originality, and alignment with journal priorities.
Manuscripts are assigned to expert reviewers who evaluate scientific rigor, methodological soundness, clinical relevance, and ethical integrity. Authors receive constructive feedback to strengthen their work.
Authors revise manuscripts based on reviewer recommendations, providing point-by-point responses to facilitate efficient re-evaluation.
Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, typesetting, and final author proofing before publication, ensuring accuracy and professional presentation.
Articles are published online with Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), indexed in academic databases, and made freely accessible under CC BY 4.0 licensing for global dissemination.
JRNM is guided by an international editorial board comprising leading experts in radiation physics, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, medical imaging, radiopharmaceutical science, and radiation protection. Our editors bring diverse expertise, regional perspectives, and clinical insights that ensure balanced, informed decision-making.
Our editorial board actively curates content, identifies emerging research priorities, and ensures that JRNM remains responsive to the evolving needs of the radiation and nuclear medicine community. For a complete list of editorial leadership and their areas of expertise, visit the Editorial Board page.
JRNM's open access publishing model removes financial barriers to knowledge, ensuring that research findings are freely available to clinicians, physicists, educators, policymakers, and researchers worldwide. By publishing under Creative Commons licensing, we empower authors to maximize the visibility, citation, and real-world impact of their work.
Published articles are indexed in academic databases, accessible via institutional repositories, and promoted through scholarly networks to reach the broadest possible audience. Our commitment to open science aligns with global initiatives to democratize access to scientific knowledge and accelerate evidence-based practice improvements.
Contribute to the Future of Radiation and Nuclear Medicine
JRNM invites researchers, clinicians, and innovators to share their work with a global community committed to advancing radiation science and nuclear medicine practice. Join us in building an evidence base that improves patient outcomes, enhances safety protocols, and shapes the future of radiation-based diagnostics and therapeutics.
