We are pleased to announce that selected invited and contributed papers from XAFS2026 will be featured in a dedicated special issue of Radiation Physics and Chemistry (Elsevier), a top-tier journal indexed in both Web of Science and Scopus.

Journal Highlights:

• Web of Science: Tier 1 (Top 10%), Impact Factor 3.3
• Scopus: Q1 Ranking, CiteScore 5.6

This special issue showcases the growing global significance of advanced X-ray absorption techniques, as presented at XAFS2026. It spans diverse research disciplines including materials science, environmental chemistry, biology, and energy-related technologies—reflecting the multidisciplinary spirit of the conference.

🔗 Visit the journal: Radiation Physics and Chemistry

🖋 Manuscript Submission Guidelines

• Each registrant may submit only ONE manuscript for publication consideration.

• Manuscripts must first be submitted to the official XAFS2026 conference website for pre-review.

• Full papers are required for journal publication consideration.

• Submissions passing the initial conference review—confirmed via email—will be invited to submit to the RPC Editorial online system.

• All manuscripts submitted to RPC will undergo standard peer review, in accordance with the journal’s policies for special issues.

• Full paper submission opens on June 1, 2026. Authors are strongly encouraged to consult the guidelines carefully to ensure compliance.

⏳ Review & Publication Timeline

• The Scientific Program Committee aims to complete peer reviews within 3 to 6 months after submission.

• Publication in the RPC journal may take an additional 6 to 18 months, depending on the journal’s editorial workflow and review outcome.