Assessment of natural radioactivity in soil samples collected from the Tosham region, Northwestern India
September 2026
This study evaluates the distribution, radiological significance, and controlling factors of naturally occurring radionuclides in agricultural soils from the Tosham Ring Complex (TRC), north-western...
Geant4-based optimization of spallation targets for high-intensity neutron production
September 2026
Spallation reactions are the basis of high-flux neutron source development for accelerator-driven systems (ADS), transmutation of radioactive waste, and radioisotope production. Using detailed simulations...
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...
Neutronic safety assessment of an in-core irradiation rig for NTD applications in the Tehran research reactor
June 2026
In-core irradiation devices should be introduced in research reactors through a neutronic safety margins assessment. The present study is directed at the evaluation of the effects that a proposed Neutron...
Radiological hazard assessment and statistical analysis of radionuclides in the soil samples of Raparin region, Iraq
June 2026
Soil samples from the Raparin region of Iraqi Kurdistan were analyzed to determine natural radionuclide concentrations and assess the associated radiological hazards. Monitoring indoor and outdoor radioactivity...
Thermal analysis and simulation of key parameters in target design for laboratory fusion systems
June 2026
This research focuses on the simulation and design of solid deuterated targets for deuterium-deuterium (D-D) fusion systems. Using Monte Carlo simulation techniques with Geant4 version 11.0, the effects...
Validation of ENDF/B-VIII.0 and NCrystal thermal scattering laws for graphite in criticality safety analysis using OpenMC
June 2026
Accurate prediction of criticality in nuclear systems relies on high-fidelity nuclear data, particularly for thermal neutron scattering in moderating and reflecting materials. This study presents a...
Neutron activation analysis of sediments of the Karnaphuli river, Bangladesh: Elemental contamination and ecological risk assessments
June 2026
In this study, the neutron activation analysis method was applied to determine 23 major and trace elements (Na, Al, K, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Zn, As, Rb, Cs, La, Ce, Sm, Eu, Dy, Yb, Hf, Th, and...
Assessment of soil radon-driven natural radioactivity and associated radiation dose in Central-Eastern regions of Morocco using AlphaGUARD
June 2026
This study examines spatial variations in soil radon (222Rn) levels across four zones of the Central-Eastern parts of Morocco (Tikajouine, Imilchil, Itzer, and Aït Ayach). The AlphaGUARD PQ2000 PRO...
Activity levels and radiological hazards of chemical fertilizers used for farm crops in Ondo city, Southwest, Nigeria
March 2026
Fertilizers contain several radioactive elements of the decay series of 238U, 226Ra and 232Th and they can be a source of human exposure to gamma radiation when crops grown with fertilizers are consumed...
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...
New arrangements of FAs at BNPP's reactor: PPF and burnup calculations
March 2026
In this work, the two assemblies named 16B36 and 36B20, and two arrangements named B and C, were introduced. The current arrangement of assemblies (named arrangement A) in the core of the BNPP reactor,...
Determination of gadolinium in leachate by PGNAA
March 2026
The determination of gadolinium in aqueous solution was carried out using a DT portable pulsed neutron generator and a ∅7.6 × 7.6 cm LaBr3 detector. The pulse mode of the acquisition process allows...
Estimating the uranium content in blood samples of healthy and cancer-affected women in the city center of Al-Muthanna governorate, Iraq
March 2026
Uranium (U) is a heavy metal with chemical toxicity and radiological hazards. Chronic exposure, even at low concentrations, may contribute to serious health risks, including cancer. For this reason,...
Evaluating the health impact of indoor radon concentration in laboratory environments: a focus on lung cancer risk
March 2026
This investigation assessed indoor radon concentrations across 11 laboratories using CR-39 solid-state nuclear track detectors to measure alpha particle emissions. Following exposure, detectors were...
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...
Radiological Hazard Analysis of Building Materials in Penang, Malaysia: Safety Evaluation and Global Comparative Insights for U-238, Th-232, and K-40
Available online 20 March 2026
This study evaluates natural radioactivity levels in building materials used in Penang, Malaysia. Soil, cement, and brick samples were analyzed for radionuclides U-238, Th-232, and K-40 using High Purity...
Investigating the Gamma-ray Shielding Performance of Europium-Doped Tellurite Glasses
Available online 13 March 2026
Radiological protection demands advanced, lead-free shielding materials for nuclear and medical technologies. However, it remains unknown how systematic Eu2O3 doping influences the gamma-ray attenuation...
Surface fusion in deuterium beam solid target reactions: A theoretical study on ion source
December 2025
A new ion source to perform deuterium ion beam-target surface fusion has been studied and designed. Analytical calculations including the Monte Carlo based simulation performed to estimate the energy...
Monte Carlo simulation of dose and residual activation in a polyethylene shuttle of the TRIGA Mark II reactor
December 2025
This study focuses on the use of polyethylene as the primary material for the fabrication of an irradiation shuttle intended for the TRIGA Mark II reactor. Designed to accommodate multiple sample capsules,...
Nano-sisal fiber reinforced polymer composites for biocompatible lightweight structural applications
December 2025
This research focuses on the mechanical and thermal characterization of nano-sisal fiber-reinforced polymer composites, exploring the potential of incorporating nanomaterials to enhance the performance...
Impact of P2O5 concentration on gamma-ray shielding in Na2O–B2O3-P2O5 glass
December 2025
Building on our previous study of structural, and electrical properties of Na2O–B2O3–P2O5 work investigates their γ-ray shielding performance. Glasses with compositions 30Na2O – (70-y) B2O3–y P2O5 (where...
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...
Theoretical and experimental validation of dual rhenium radioisotope production for enhanced targeted cancer therapy
December 2025
For many years, different ligands have been combined with rhenium therapeutic radioisotopes, specifically rhenium-186 and 188, to create radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment of various illnesses....
Ingestion exposure of natural radionuclide and toxic heavy metallic origin in samples of local staple food
September 2025
In this study, measurements were made of the concentration of metals of heavy origin (Cd, Cr, Cu and Zn) and activity-characterized concentration of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in ten samples of local staple...