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...
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...
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...
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...
Evaluation of indoor and outdoor radiological health hazards for manufactured sands of Tamil Nadu, India
December 2026
This study evaluates the natural radioactivity levels and radiological hazards of manufactured sand (M-sand) collected from Tamil Nadu, India, using high-resolution gamma-ray spectrometry. Twenty M-sand...
Analysis neutronic performance of the GAMA microreactor heat pipe
December 2026
Attention to developing nuclear microreactors has increased because of their simple designs, fast construction, high safety level, flexible operation modes, and capability to operate for special needs...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Measurement of natural radioactivity and assessment of radiological hazard indices in soil from Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India with statistical approach
March 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....
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...
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...
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...
Exploring the impact of anode material on X-ray photon fluence and characteristics: A Monte Carlo simulation study
June 2024
This study investigates the critical significance of anode material selection in defining the energy spectrum and properties of X-ray photons in medical physics applications. Using the GATE platform...
Multivariate assessment of natural radioactivity level and radiation dose in soil of new university campus in Asaba, Nigeria
Available online 4 June 2026
This study examined the natural radioactivity due to 226Ra, 232Th and 40K and radiation dose of new university campus, Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), in Asaba, southern part of Nigeria. Measured...
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...
Integrated neutron backscattering–gamma scanning for diagnosing laboratory-scale unit column
December 2026
This study evaluates neutron backscattering for diagnosing a laboratory-scale pilot column and compares its performance with gamma scanning on the same device. A 127-cm-diameter column was investigated...
Neutron/gamma detection and discrimination performance of a miniature liquid scintillation detector for neutron spectroscopy measurement within reactor blanket
June 2026
In order to monitor the neutron energy spectrum in designated regions inside the reactor blankets while minimizing perturbations to the medium, a miniature liquid scintillation detector was designed...
Review: Research progress on nanosecond laser irradiation damage of optical films
December 2022
Nanosecond laser irradiation damage of optical films is one of the main factors to limit the output power when the high power solid laser system is used to drive inertial confinement nuclear fusion....
Feasibility of Simultaneous 152Eu and 154Eu radioisotope production from natural europium for gamma spectrometry calibration
December 2026
In this study, the feasibility of producing two radioisotopes, 152Eu and 154Eu, through irradiation of natural europium was investigated using the MCNPX 2.6 code and MATLAB computational software. 152Eu...
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...