Editorial: 2<sup>nd</sup> collection of special issue in innovations, advances, and challenges in precision radiation oncology physics. [PDF]
Precis Radiat OncolPrecision Radiation Oncology, Volume 9, Issue 4, Page 232-233, December 2025.
Guan F, Campelo S, Jiang Z, Bronk L.
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Evolution of dose distribution for a <sup>125</sup>I eye plaque using MCNPX and Plaque Simulator software. [PDF]
Precis Radiat OncolAbstract Objective Eye plaque radiation therapy is the treatment of choice for small‐ and medium‐sized choroidal melanomas. This study investigated the dose distribution around eye plaques containing 125I seeds to treat ocular melanoma using Monte Carlo N‐Particle eXtended (MCNPX) and Plaque Simulator (PS) software.
Poorbaygi H +6 more
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Improved organ absorbed dose estimation in abdominal CT using DICOM header-based tube current modulation profiles: Validation with measurements and Monte Carlo simulations. [PDF]
J Appl Clin Med PhysAbstract Purpose Precise determination of organ absorbed doses in computed tomography (CT) is vital for evaluating radiation risk and optimizing radiation dose. This study aimed to improve the accuracy of organ absorbed dose estimates in abdominal CT by integrating tube current modulation (TCM) profiles—extracted from the Digital Imaging and ...
Nuntue C +4 more
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Characterization of the light and flexible nonlead aprons as an alternative to Pb-PVC. [PDF]
J Appl Clin Med PhysAbstract Background Radiation shielding is crucial for protecting healthcare professionals from scatter radiation during x‐ray procedures. Conventional lead aprons, although effective, are limited by their high weight, low flexibility, and potential toxicity.
Khorami MT, Salehi Z.
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Utilizing patient data: A tutorial on predicting second cancer with machine learning models. [PDF]
Cancer MedAbstract Background The article explores the potential risk of secondary cancer (SC) due to radiation therapy (RT) and highlights the necessity for new modeling techniques to mitigate this risk. Methods By employing machine learning (ML) models, specifically decision trees, in the research process, a practical framework is established for forecasting ...
Sadeghi H +4 more
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Analysis, Design and Optimization of the Multi Layer Radiation Shielding of Satellite Electronic Components [PDF]
فصلنامه علوم و فناوری فضایی, 2021 In this paper, multi layer radiation shield is designed for electrons and protons space environments to protect in all satellite orbits. The designed shield layer material and thickness is analyzed and optimized by MCNPX linked with Matlab.
Kavoos Ghordoyi Milan +3 more
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Studying the Effects of Multi-Layer Shielding in Reducing Space Radiations Exposure of Human and Electrical Components in Space Missions [PDF]
فصلنامه علوم و فناوری فضایی, 2023 Protection of astronauts and electronic components in satellites and spacecraft against space rays is one of the most important primary requirements in space missions.
Sarah Shoorian +3 more
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Computer Simulations Applied to Small-Field Dosimetry in Radiotherapy
Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 2022 With the advancement of radiotherapy techniques, we find some challenges in small field dosimetry that are widely used in head and neck treatments, so computer simulations with the Monte Carlo method, already well established in medical physics, are a ...
Frederico Souza Gomes da Silva +2 more
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A Criticality and depletion analysis of the European Lead-Cooled Training Reactor (ELECTRA)
Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 2022 In this article, a criticality and depletion analysis of the European Lead-Cooled Training Reactor (ELECTRA), a low-power, compact, fast lead-cooled reactor, was performed. The active core model and simulations were made by using the MCNPX code.
Ana Luiza Pereira Oliveira +1 more
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Measurement technique for characterization and recording of spent 57Co and 68Ge/68Ga sealed radioactive sources [PDF]
Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection, 2023 The present work concerns the development of a technique for activity determination of 68Ge/68Ga and 57Co disused radioactive sources. This technique aims to determine the activity of these sources by measuring and Monte Carlo simulation using ...
Mavrikis Dimitris +5 more
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