Question 1

Which countries lead Nuclear and radioactivity studies research?

Accepted Answer

By volume, the United States and China publish the most (704 and 453 works in 2022-now).

Question 2

Which institutions lead Nuclear and radioactivity studies research?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now, Idaho National Laboratory publishes the most Nuclear and radioactivity studies research, followed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Japan Atomic Energy Agency.

Question 3

Who are the leading researchers in Nuclear and radioactivity studies?

Accepted Answer

The most-cited researchers publishing on Nuclear and radioactivity studies include Martin McKee and Lídia Morawska.

Question 4

Where is Nuclear and radioactivity studies research done?

Accepted Answer

The largest centres of Nuclear and radioactivity studies research in 2022-now are Beijing (China), Moscow (Russia), Tokyo (Japan) and Idaho Falls (United States). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Idaho Falls, Tōkai Mura and Oak Ridge.

Question 5

Where is the best place to study Nuclear and radioactivity studies?

Accepted Answer

Among universities, judged by research, Fukushima University, Tsinghua University and University of South China score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.

Question 6

Is Nuclear and radioactivity studies research growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 2% higher than in 2018-2021, peaking in 2024. The fastest-growing topics are Nuclear and radioactivity studies.

Question 7

What are the most cited papers in Nuclear and radioactivity studies?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper in Nuclear and radioactivity studies is "Mathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers" (J. Ernest Wilkins, 1962), with 2,038 citations. Next come "Comparison of the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear accidents: A review of the environmental impacts" (1,059) and "Well-to-Wheels Analysis of Future Automotive Fuels and Powertrains in the European Context" (1,039).