New EPJ Plus Section: Radiation Physics and CBRNe Science

Within this integrated framework, the section aims to host high-quality research that advances fundamental understanding, technological innovation, and operational preparedness across all chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) dimensions, with radiation physics standing alongside chemical, biological, and explosive sciences as a core component of integrated risk management. In this context, the section provides a dedicated platform for studies addressing radiation-related phenomena across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, ranging from routine exposures in medicine, industry, energy, and research to accidental or intentional releases of radiological and nuclear materials in complex emergency and security scenarios.

Beyond original research articles, the section also welcomes progress reports, roadmaps and white papers, technical documents, and protocols as well as tutorials and reviews. Contributions may also take the form of perspectives and position papers, case studies, and lessons-learned analyses or validation and intercomparison studies.

By establishing “Radiation Physics and CBRNe Science” as a new section, EPJ Plus affirms its commitment to interdisciplinary research that bridges physics, engineering, life sciences, and security domains while fostering a community of researchers and practitioners working at the frontier of non-conventional risk science.

For more details please read this Editorial written by the Managing Editors of this new section, Gian Marco Contessa (Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy) and Andrea Malizia (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy).