輻射研究發表有關輻射效應的原創文章，涉及物理、化學、生物學和醫學領域的相關主題，包括流行病學和翻譯研究。輻射一詞是廣義的，具體包括電離輻射和紫外線、可見光和紅外光以及微波、超聲波和熱能。影響可能是物理的、化學的或生物的。相關科目包括(但不限于)劑量測定方法和儀器、同位素技術以及有助于了解輻射效應的化學制劑的研究。不定期出版的補刊作為訂閱的一部分，可以單獨購買。放射研究學會期刊。

Radiation Research publishes original articles dealing with radiation effects and related subjects in the areas of physics, chemistry, biology and medicine, including epidemiology and translational research. The term radiation is used in its broadest sense and includes specifically ionizing radiation and ultraviolet, visible and infrared light as well as microwaves, ultrasound and heat. Effects may be physical, chemical or biological. Related subjects include (but are not limited to) dosimetry methods and instrumentation, isotope techniques and studies with chemical agents contributing to the understanding of radiation effects. Supplements, which are published irregularly, are included as part of the subscription and may be purchased separately. Journal of the Radiation Research Society.