Electrodeposition of actinides: Optimization of deposition parameters by chronoamperometric studies
March 2025
To quantify alpha-emitting radionuclides by alpha spectrometry, it is necessary to prepare a thin and uniform alpha source on a suitable substrate. Electrodeposition is the most used electrochemical...
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Optimizing neutron shielding: A specialised container approach for Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources and orphan neutron emitters
March 2025
Shielding Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources (DSRSs) and orphan neutron sources, such as 252Cf, pose challenges due to the high penetration of neutrons, induced radioactivity in shielding materials,...
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Investigation of photon interaction parameters in Human Body Tissues using GAMOS, FLUKA, and XCOM Studies
March 2025
This study aims to evaluate different photon interaction parameters of human body organs at nine photon energies (0.021 keV–1.25 MeV) using GAMOS and FLUKA Monte Carlo codes. The Mass attenuation coefficients,...
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New single-toroidal sintered diamond anvil and assembly for high pressure neutron diffraction
March 2025
In-situ high pressure neutron diffraction experiments, which require a large volume samples, remain challenging, particularly when generating simultaneous high pressure-temperature (P-T) conditions....
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The influence of reactor hall on the measurement of reactivity using prompt neutron method
March 2025
In response to the phenomenon of deviation between reactivity measurement values and expected values observed in pulsed reactor experiments, the reactivity measurement process in fission pulse experiments...
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Assessment of metal contamination in sediment of Kerala Coast, India using EDXRF technique and Multivariate Statistical method
March 2025
The current study focused on the distribution of heavy metals in sediments from coastline of Kerala, India using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) technique. The concentration of V, Cr, Mn,...
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Chemical separation of uranium-233 from neutron-irradiated 232ThO2 targets using a dual-column technique
Available online 22 January 2025
Uranium-233 (233U) is an important synthetic isotope and used as isotope dilution references for safeguards, non-proliferation, and nuclear forensics measurements. In this work, the chemical separation...
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Elastic scattering of Lithium induced nuclear reactions
Available online 17 January 2025
A total of 347 experimentally accessible lithium-induced fusion reactions at various energies were analyzed. The study utilized real nuclear potential and volume imaginary potential within the optical...
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Measurement of natural radioactivity and assessment of radiological hazard indices in soil from Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India with statistical approach
Available online 8 January 2025
The activity concentrations of naturally occurring radionuclides 238U, 232Th, and 40K were determined in 31 soil samples collected from the Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu using grid sampling method....
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Assessment of radiation shielding properties for some concrete mixtures against photon and neutron radiations
Available online 7 January 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...
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Natural radioactivity assessments and radiological hazards in agricultural soils around mining activities in Karibib, Namibia
Available online 7 January 2025
A total of 17 soil samples were randomly collected from agricultural farms around mining areas from Karibib, Erongo region, Namibia. The samples were analyzed for natural radioactivity using a high...
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Alpha Emitter in Samples of Antibiotics Commonly Used in Pediatric Age Groups
Available online 7 January 2025
This investigation is aimed to assess the level of 222Rn (radon-222), 226Ra (radium-226), 238U (uranium-238), 218Po (Polonium-218), 214Po (Polonium-214) in antibiotics that are commonly utilized for...
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Compound nucleus formation probability of heavy and superheavy nuclei synthesized using heavy ion fusion reactions
December 2024
The role of entrance channel parameters such as Z2/A, charge asymmetry αz, mass-asymmetry (ηA), charge product (Z1Z2), mean fissility χm, Coulomb interaction parameter and (N−Z)/(N+Z) on compound nucleus...
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Fusion mechanism involved in the synthesis of superheavy element Z>118 using Mn projectiles
December 2024
We conducted an in-depth investigation of Mn-induced fusion reactions aimed at synthesizing superheavy elements with atomic numbers Z=119 to Z=123. Our analysis considers the total potential, which...
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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,...
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Major and trace elements determination in organic and conventional Moroccan vegetables using the k0-standardisation method of neutron activation analysis
December 2024
The aim of the present work is the determination of different essential (minor and trace) elements found in five Moroccan vegetables collected from large commercial markets in Kenitra city, Morocco,...
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Coulomb interaction dependence of optimal energy to synthesize superheavy elements
December 2024
The production of superheavy elements beyond Z = 118 remains unattained through both cold and hot fusion techniques, primarily due to inadequate fusion reaction optimization involving projectile–target...
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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...
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Correlation between microscopic degradation mechanism and macroscopic mechanical property of epoxy resin based on low molecular weight radiolysis products
December 2024
Low molecular weight radiolysis products play an important role in the performance change and degradation mechanism of polymer materials. In this study, the radiolysis products with low molecular weight...
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Use GIS Technical to map Natural Radioactivity in Soil Samples for the University of Kufa, Iraq
Available online 25 October 2024
GIS "Geographic Information System" technology was used to map the specific activity (S.A.) of primordial radionuclides 238U, 232Th, and 40K in selected soil samples for twelve locations at the University...
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Temperature distribution in the PGAA system: Collimator, shutter, and filter in TRIGA Mark II reactor
September 2024
This article examines the impact of temperature on the steel collimator cap and the primary beam shutter. These components will be used to implement the Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis (PGAA) technique...
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Radiological impact of hydrocarbon waste release on drinking water of ughievwen and udu communities, delta state Nigeria
September 2024
Well water quality has been characterized with constant and continuous changes via the interaction of rock, soil and natural nano-filters which terminates at the aquiferous layer for clean well-water...
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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...
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Evaluation of Potassium-40 and Uranium-238 activities and radiological risk in Missour, Morocco soils using gamma spectrometry
September 2024
The objective of this study is to assess natural activity in soil to estimate potential radiological risks for the population. Given that soil is inherently radioactive and can reach hazardous levels,...
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Structural insights into soft matter materials via spin echo small angle neutron scattering and small angle neutron scattering
September 2024
The recent advancements in neutron scattering technologies in China, with the development of China's first Spin-Echo Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SESANS) spectrometer at China Mianyang Research Reactor...
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