2026 CALL FOR PAPERS: REDEFINING NUCLEAR PHYSICAL SECURITY
THE EVOLVING PARADIGMS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Abstract
The physical security landscape for nuclear facilities is undergoing rapid transformation. Recent global conflicts and technological innovations have introduced new risks that threaten both the civilian nuclear energy sector and the military nuclear deterrent. Emerging adversarial capabilities are creating novel threat vectors. The commercial reactor industry is experiencing radical change while the global geopolitical situation is shifting towards multipolarity.
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- Submission deadline: April 1, 2026
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What is IJNS
The International Journal of Nuclear Security (IJNS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, and multi-disciplinary journal published in English by the Institute for Nuclear Security at the University of Tennessee. IJNS aims to act as a forum to share and promote research and best practices in all areas of nuclear security. The journal encourages diversity in theoretical foundations, research methods, and approaches, asking contributors to analyze and include implications for policy and practice.
IJNS was launched in 2015 to provide an open, international platform for rigorous scholarly discussion on nuclear security. It facilitates the exchange of insights among scholars, students, and practitioners. Participants include experts from academia, government, and industry, as well as representatives from the intelligence, military, and law enforcement communities.
Mission Statement
The mission of IJNS is to advance the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technology through the dissemination of rigorous, actionable research and analysis. By informing policy, strengthening practice, and fostering education, the journal seeks to contribute meaningfully to global nuclear security and the well-being of humankind.
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IJNS is OPEN for submissions for its 2026 call for papers. After a 1-year hiatus, the journal has undergone substantial updates to improve the quality, scope, and impact of its publications for the global nuclear security community.
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IJNS Editorial Process
Call for Papers: IJNS invites scholarly submissions on topics related to nuclear security.
Adjudication: The IJNS Editorial Board reviews submissions and issues decisions on a rolling basis.
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IJNS publishes technical and policy-related articles, book reviews, and other content relevant to nuclear security, as well as descriptions of new educational programs or courses in nuclear security. See Guidelines and Formatting for more details on the submission process.
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Current Issue: Volume 9, Number 3 (2024) International Journal of Nuclear Security–Nuclear Security Women 2024 Special Issue
Front Matter
IJNS–NSW 2024 Special Issue Title Pages
Rachel Brooks
Statement of Diversity and Inclusion
Rachel Brooks
Letter from the Nuclear Security Women Editors
Kathleen Doty and Lindsey K. Gehrig
Letter from the IJNS Editors
Rachel Brooks and Ashley A. Humphrey
Acknowledgments
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Editors
Editor-in-Chief
Jackson Stanley
Publications Manager
Jeremiah Cutright
