Papers with the following subject areas are suitable for publication in the Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer:Spectra of atoms, molecules: theoretical and experimental aspects;Spectral lineshape studies including models and computational algorithms;Spectroscopy of the terrestrial, planetary, and other atmospheres;Electromagnetic scattering by particles and surfaces: theoretical and experimental aspects;Electromagnetic energy transfer at nano-scale systems with near-field and coherent effects;Applications of electromagnetic scattering in particle characterization;Applications of electromagnetic scattering in biological and biomedical systems;Applications of electromagnetic scattering in remote sensing and astrophysics;Radiative transfer in absorbing, emitting, and scattering media;Radiative transfer in stochastic media;Radiative transfer in high-temperature environments, combustion systems, and fires;Applications of radiative transfer in environment, oceans and atmospheres;Applications of radiative transfer and electromagnetic scattering in metamaterials and material processing.