The nuclear power renaissance in the 21st century: Analyzing past trends, present status, and future outlook
September 2026
Global nuclear energy is witnessing a measurable resurgence as a strategic solution for climate mitigation and energy security. As of 2024, 417 nuclear reactors operating in 32 countries generate approximately...
Review: Pair distribution functions from neutron total scattering for the study of local structure in disordered materials
December 2022
With the development of pulsed spallation sources of neutrons in recent years has come the possibility to generate intense beams of higher energy than possible at reactor sources. This has enabled neutron...
Geant4-based optimization of neutron–gamma shielding for the IR-IECF device
December 2026
Inertial electrostatic confinement fusion (IECF) devices generate a mixed radiation field consisting of 2.45 MeV D–D neutrons and secondary gamma rays, which requires carefully optimized shielding for...
Comparative Gamma and Neutron Shielding Performance of High-Entropy and Shape Memory Alloys: A Data-Driven Analysis
Available online 29 September 2026
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) and shape memory alloys (SMAs) have attracted significant interest for nuclear, aerospace, and medical applications due to their structural robustness. But their radiation...
Assessment of natural radioactivity, radon distribution, and radiological hazards in soil and groundwater of Al-Ahsa region, eastern Saudi Arabia
March 2027
Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs) in soil and groundwater are important indicators of environmental quality and potential radiological health risks. However, integrated assessments of...
Assessment of radiation shielding properties for some concrete mixtures against photon and neutron radiations
March 2025
This study evaluates fifteen concrete formulations, including standard and hybrid types such as Barite, Iron-Limonite, and Luminite-Colemanite-Barite, to determine their effectiveness in shielding against...
Comprehensive Review of the Management and Shielding Solutions for Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources (DSRS)
Available online 21 April 2026
DSRS presents a growing radiological and security challenge, particularly in low and middle-income countries. These sources, widely used in industry, medicine, and research, often retain their activity...
Radiation target: Moving from theory to practice
June 2022
Radiation target theory refers to that ionizing radiation hits specific molecules or organellaes in cells, resulting in structural damage, gene mutation, chromosome breakage and other target effects...
Recent advancements of organic scintillators in enhancing the performance of fast neutron detection: A review
June 2025
Recent advancements in organic scintillators with neutron-gamma discrimination properties have significantly enhanced the performance of fast neutron detection, addressing critical needs in high energy...
Evaluating the radiological risk of soil treated with inorganic fertilizers
September 2026
Globally, inorganic fertilizers have become essential for enhancing soil quality and boosting agricultural yield. These fertilizers, such as NPK (nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium), have the potential...
Comparison of passive, NAA and PGNAA methods for elemental analysis of lanthanum
March 2027
A systematic comparison of gamma-radiation methods was performed: passive method (measurement of natural radioactivity), neutron activation analysis (NAA) and prompt gamma neutron activation analysis...
Quantitative analysis of MMRTG power decay due to thermal inventory loss
March 2026
The Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMRTG) experiences electrical power decline due to Pu-238 decay and thermoelectric (TE) degradation. In this work, the contribution of Pu-238...
Polyvinyl alcohol composites (PVA) with added Pb, Bi, and Sn: A study on radiation shielding and gamma ray attenuation
March 2026
Lead (Pb) is widely used for radiation shielding due to its high atomic number, density, affordability, and availability. However, its toxicity poses serious environmental and health risks. This study...
Benchmarking of the efficiency of the NaI(Tl) detector using FLUKA, MCNP, and experimental measurements at multiple source distances
December 2025
Accurate calibration of NaI(Tl) scintillation detectors is essential for reliable gamma-ray spectrometry in nuclear safeguards and environmental radiation monitoring. This study investigates the full...
Computational evaluation of 161Tb production pathways for theranostic applications using 159Tb and gadolinium targets
March 2027
Terbium-161 is a promising theranostic radionuclide that, through the emission of medium-energy β− particles, Auger electrons, and low-energy photons, enables both effective therapy and simultaneous...
Review: Current progresses of small-angle neutron scattering on soft-matters investigation
June 2022
A review of the recent works on soft-matters based on small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) is presented. This Review is intended to be a relatively comprehensive source for applying SANS on soft-matters...
Feasibility of producing 225Ac via thermal neutron irradiation of 226Ra: A systematic theoretical study
September 2024
With a suitable half-life and abundant radiolabeling strategy, 225Ac has become one of the most promising radionuclides in the area of targeted alpha therapy. However, limited radionuclide supply is...
Optimization of dead time correction for digital gamma ray spectroscopy based on social spider algorithm
September 2025
Gamma spectroscopy is a pivotal technique in radiation measurement and monitoring, with applications spanning nuclear physics, environmental science, and medical diagnostics. However, a major challenge...
High-resolution Monte Carlo investigation of the spatial distribution of neutron and photon absorbed doses in a polyethylene shuttle for soil sample irradiation
December 2026
The accurate characterization of mixed neutron–photon radiation fields generated during neutron irradiation of environmental samples is essential for dosimetric optimization and radiological protection...
Tracing rare earth elements for nuclear forensics signatures in Mpumalanga province, South Africa
December 2026
The original assessment of the nuclear material is the primary objective of nuclear forensics. Among various signatures, rare earth elements (REEs) have proven to be highly significant in identifying...
Dead layer characterization of a well-type HPGe detector by iterative Geant4 Monte Carlo adjustment: from constant to variable thickness profiles
March 2027
Accurate modelling of the dead layer is essential for reliable Monte Carlo efficiency calculations of HPGe detectors, in particular at low γ energies. In this work, an iterative Geant4 approach was...
Radon activity, physicochemical water quality, and age-specific radiological risk assessment in tap water of Iraqi Kurdistan
September 2026
Twenty tap water samples were collected from various sites across Iraqi Kurdistan and subjected to comprehensive analysis aimed at monitoring radon activity concentrations alongside key physicochemical...
A comparative analysis of the NaI detector response function using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations
December 2024
This work aims to study the response function of a 2″×2″ NaI(Tl) scintillation detector using Monte Carlo simulations. A precise mathematical model of the NaI(Tl) scintillator was developed using both...
Neutronic Analysis of a Single Fuel Pin Cell from the APR1400 Benchmark Using the DRAGON5 and OpenMC Codes.
Available online 16 April 2026
The calculation of reactivity differences represents a fundamental concept in nuclear reactor physics and in the validation of neutronic codes. When assessing or validating a code’s accuracy, the comparison...
Gold nanoparticle effect on dose and DNA damage enhancement in the vicinity of gold nanoparticles
December 2024
This study uses Monte Carlo simulations to examine the dose enhancement effect of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in radiation therapy and its effects on DNA damage. Using the GATE- 9.0 and Geant4-DNA packages,...