Feb 15 – 19, 2026
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12th International Conference on Isotopes - 12ICI

Manuscripts Publication – 12ICI Special Issue (JRNC)

Selected papers presented at the 12th International Conference on Isotopes (12ICI) will be published in a dedicated collection within the Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry (JRNC).

The official collection page is available at:
🔗 https://link.springer.com/collections/jbhfcbedbb

📅 Submission deadline

20 May 2026
(Please always refer to the journal webpage for the official and updated deadline.)


Eligibility

  • Papers presented in oral or poster sessions are eligible.

  • Submission is optional and at the discretion of the authors.

  • Only contributions presented at 12ICI may be submitted.

  • Manuscripts must represent original, unpublished research within the scope of JRNC.

  • The collection is open exclusively to conference participants.


Submission Procedure

All manuscripts must be submitted through the standard JRNC online submission system.

During submission:

  • Select the collection:
    “Selected Papers presented at the 12th International Conference on Isotopes – 12ICI”

  • Follow the normal journal submission procedure.

  • All peer review and editorial decisions are handled directly by JRNC.

Please note: Abstract submission to the conference (via Indico) is completely separate from manuscript submission to the journal.


Scope of the Collection

The collection includes contributions in the following areas:

  • Application of isotopes in medicine and life sciences, including nuclear medicine, theranostics, radiopharmaceutical sciences and regulatory considerations.

  • Techniques and applications in Cultural Heritage and Archaeometry.

  • Devices and techniques for the optimization of radionuclide production.

  • Detectors, dosimetry, safety and security, regulatory aspects, quality assurance and nuclear forensic applications.

  • Isotopes (natural and artificial) in environment, radioecology and geochemistry.

  • Education and training, especially for the young generation of scientists.


Review Process

  • All papers will undergo standard JRNC peer review.

  • The final decision on publication rests solely with the journal.

  • Authors may be invited to review conference papers as part of the peer-review process.


 

Important Notes

  • Please ensure that the correct 12ICI Collection is selected during submission.

  • All other aspects follow the standard JRNC submission workflow.

  • Authors must prepare their manuscript according to JRNC guidelines: https://link.springer.com/journal/10967/submission-guidelines 
  • For updated instructions, always refer to the official Springer collection page.