{"title":"External radiation exposure of turtles and soil biota in Ramsar high natural background radiation area: experimental dosimetry supported by Monte Carlo modeling.","authors":"Sedigheh Sina, Mehrnoosh Karimipourfard, Shima Alizadeh, Mohadeseh Heidarinia, Minoo Shakerian, Kazem Sadeghi, Amirali Falakian","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag071","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncag071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High natural background radiation areas (HNBRAs) can impose elevated external exposure on non-human biota, yet organism-relevant dose characterization remains limited for many extreme environments. Here, we quantify external radiation exposure in Ramsar's Talesh Mahalleh (Iran) using controlled laboratory measurements supported by Monte Carlo (MC) modeling to interpret finite-geometry effects and soil-to-organism dose transfer. Depth-resolved dosimetry was performed in homogenized Ramsar soil (2-10 cm, 2 cm spacing) over 2 months using three thermoluminescent dosemeters (TLD-100, GR-200, and TLD-400). Cumulative doses in this biologically relevant layer ranged from 4.18 to 5.47 mGy, with no pronounced depth-dependent gradient. TLD-100 showed the most stable response across layers (mean 5.37 ± 0.08 mGy), while GR-200 and TLD-400 exhibited higher variability. In parallel, external turtle dosimetry using TLD-100 and GR-200 revealed a consistent ventral-dorsal asymmetry: plastron doses (6.75-6.83 mGy for TLD-100; 6.16-6.22 mGy for GR-200) exceeded carapace doses (2.15-2.79 mGy for TLD-100; 2.01-2.79 mGy for GR-200), yielding a measured plastron-to-carapace ratio of 3.18 (TLD-100). MC simulations reproduced this asymmetry (ratio 3.44) and indicated that boundary effects reduce wall-adjacent doses, whereas central positions remain within ~8%-12% of extended-soil conditions, supporting the robustness of relative dose ratios. Overall, the combined experimental and modeling results demonstrate that external exposure at the soil-air interface is governed primarily by geometric proximity to contaminated soil, and that soil-to-organism dose ratios provide a transferable basis for ecological dosimetry in HNBRAs.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"1340-1353"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148423636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hoyeon Lee, Tae Young Kong, Seongjun Kim, Jaeok Park, Jiyeon Jun, Hee Geun Kim, Changwoo Kang
{"title":"A proposal for a differentiated radiation protection program for the decommissioning of nuclear power plants compared to the operation of nuclear power plants.","authors":"Hoyeon Lee, Tae Young Kong, Seongjun Kim, Jaeok Park, Jiyeon Jun, Hee Geun Kim, Changwoo Kang","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag066","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncag066","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While fundamental radiological protection standards remain consistent for operating and decommissioning nuclear power plants (NPPs), the unique challenges of decommissioning require a specialized program. This study analyzes the radiological characteristics of decommissioned NPPs and proposes a tailored protection program. Key findings indicate that although total radioactive inventory decreases, radiation dose rates in work areas can fluctuate significantly during the removal and movement of structures and components. The risk of internal exposure and alpha contamination increases due to fine aerosols generated during cutting. The proposed program includes five key elements: ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), effective access control and monitoring, high-frequency radiological surveys, contamination control, and prevention of internal exposure. This approach aims to optimize radiation exposure, prioritize the removal of high-radiation sources, expand real-time monitoring, and enhance worker training. The study's results aim to bolster safety and establish a robust radiological protection system for future Korean NPP decommissioning efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"1279-1290"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148353321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yansong Sun, Yi Han, Yuchen Liu, Liye Liu, Chao Wang, Guodong Li, Hua Li, Qinjian Cao, Xiaomiao Chi, Junjie Ji
{"title":"Novel passive-adaptive exoskeleton-supported radiation protection equipment with enhanced shielding and reduced perceived weight.","authors":"Yansong Sun, Yi Han, Yuchen Liu, Liye Liu, Chao Wang, Guodong Li, Hua Li, Qinjian Cao, Xiaomiao Chi, Junjie Ji","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag062","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncag062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study introduces novel passive-adaptive exoskeleton-supported radiation protection equipment (PAESRPE) designed to overcome the limitations of conventional radiation protection equipment (RPE). The PAESRPE employs an exoskeleton to transfer the weight of the RPE to the ground, and is supported by a modular configuration that allows for the selective integration of γ-ray or neutron shielding components, or combined protection against both radiation types. The test results demonstrated that PAESRPE achieved a γ-ray shielding ratio of 35.4 ± 1.6% (60Co), representing ~27% improvement compared with conventional RPE (60Co, with a shielding ratio of 8.3 ± 0.4%). For neutron radiation, PAESRPE achieved a neutron shielding attenuation of 50.3 ± 3.8% (252Cf), effectively addressing the challenge of high-energy neutron shielding protection for the RPE. PAESRPE achieved a maximum perceived weight reduction of over 80%. Practical trials conducted during nuclear power plant overhaul operations showed that PAESRPE reduced personnel radiation exposure by 32%, effectively enhancing on-site dose-control capabilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"1255-1267"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148318709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A three-dimensional neutron localization method based on double-scattering imaging and reconstruction algorithm.","authors":"Xiaoyang Wang, Tingyu Jiao, Jiewei Cao, Zixiang Yang, Kexin Ma, Zhenyuan Gu, Yuchang Mei, Jiarui Cui, Wei Li","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag067","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncag067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Three-dimensional localization of neutron-emitting materials is crucial for minimizing personnel radiation exposure during nuclear decommissioning and nuclear safety activities. To address this challenge, this study proposes a localization method based on double-scattering principle and a dedicated reconstruction algorithm. This study is comprised of two main parts. First, a double-layer scintillator array detector was designed. Its key parameters were optimized to achieve a balance between coincidence detection efficiency and spatial resolution. Second, a three-dimensional localization algorithm was developed. This algorithm determines the optimal imaging plane and reconstructs a heatmap, leading to three-dimensional localization. The performance of the double-scattering imaging system was evaluated via simulations. The results demonstrated that the neutron source can be localized within a defined spatial area with centimeter-level accuracy. This study provides a practical solution for the three-dimensional localization of neutron-emitting materials and demonstrates its significant application potential in the field of nuclear decommissioning.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"1268-1278"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148353350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of 131I biodistribution on measurements using a scanning whole-body counter.","authors":"Yuki Tamakuma, Naoko Fukuda, Osamu Kurihara, Naoki Matsuda, Yu Abe, Sumi Yokoyama","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag069","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncag069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To validate the thyroid dose assessment performed at Nagasaki University after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) accident, the influence of 131I biodistribution on the direct in-vivo counting measurements by a scanning whole-body counter with two NaI(Tl) detectors was evaluated by a Monte Carlo simulation. The peak efficiency for gamma rays from 131I was calculated for the Bottle-Manikin Absorption (BOMAB) phantom and International Commission on Radiological Protection voxel phantom with a uniform radionuclide distribution in the body and a localized distribution in the thyroid. The ratio of scan peak efficiencies for the BOMAB phantom with the uniform and localized distribution was 1.17 (localized/uniform), while that for the voxel phantom was 1.00. For the voxel phantom, a shielding by the head and tissues covering thyroid reduced the scan peak efficiency for the localized source, resulting in a negligible difference in peak efficiency between the source distributions. The assumption of a completely localized thyroid source is suggested to result in an underestimation within approximately 4% in residual activity assessment, considering 131I biodistribution calculated using ratios of physicochemical forms reported after the FDNPP accident, which represents a scenario with the maximum uncertainty. Consequently, the influence of 131I biodistribution on the scanning whole-body counting was negligibly small under the present conditions, partly due to the detector arrangement with two NaI(Tl) detectors positioned above and below the subject.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"1306-1314"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148353373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kshama Srivastava, Rohit Yadav, Shatabdi Chakrabarty, P Minal, Sunil K Singh, A K Bakshi, B K Sapra
{"title":"Development of CaSO4: Dy-based ring badge for extremity dose monitoring of radiation workers in India.","authors":"Kshama Srivastava, Rohit Yadav, Shatabdi Chakrabarty, P Minal, Sunil K Singh, A K Bakshi, B K Sapra","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag064","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncag064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A new compact three-element Extremity Ring Badge (ERB) dosemeter has been developed for extremity dose monitoring of Indian radiation workers. This three-element dosemeter is based on indigenously developed CaSO4:Dy-Teflon discs as a thermoluminescent detector placed between suitable filters in a plastic holder. The dosemeter is designed and calibrated to measure the dose equivalent in terms of operational quantity Hp(0.07) at finger location. It can measure the doses from gamma, beta, and low-energy X-ray radiations and distinguish the beam quality (photon/beta) as well. The design features and results of the experimental studies conducted towards development of ERB dosemeter are presented. The dosemeter demonstrated satisfactory performance in the European Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS) interlaboratory exercise (IC2024ext). The response of all test dosemeters were well within the trumpet curve, as per IEO 14146:2018 criteria, which validates the dose evaluation algorithm used for estimation of Hp(0.07) in the IC2024ext exercise.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"1315-1326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148376575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jan Škrkal, Petr Rulík, Ivan Suchara, Helena Pilátová, Julie Sucharová, Marie Holá
{"title":"Long-term persistence of 137Cs in forest humus of the Czech Republic: a 25-year monitoring perspective.","authors":"Jan Škrkal, Petr Rulík, Ivan Suchara, Helena Pilátová, Julie Sucharová, Marie Holá","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forest floor humus is a long-term reservoir of radiocaesium, but its behaviour decades after the Chernobyl accident remains incompletely understood. In 2020, 283 humus samples from Czech coniferous forests were analysed for 137Cs, 40K, and 210Pb activities, element contents and site characteristics. 137Cs activity ranged from 6.26 to 931 Bq kg-1, with a geometric mean (GM) of 90.5 Bq kg-1. At 157 corresponding monitoring locations, GM 137Cs activity decreased from 342 Bq kg-1 in 1995 to 195 Bq kg-1 in 2005 and 99 Bq kg-1 in 2020. Effective half-lives increased from 12.3 to 15.4 years, while environmental half-lives increased from 20.8 to 31.5 years, indicating a slowing of 137Cs removal or redistribution. Present-day variability was associated mainly with post-Chernobyl deposition and modified by 40K, 210Pb, Pb, acidity, and humus type.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149114270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The impact of breast shielding on radiation dose during computed tomography procedures.","authors":"Salman Albeshan, Haila Nasser A Aloud","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To quantify and compare breast radiation dose across CT protocols using shielding and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) in single- and dual-energy scanning modes. Surface breast dose was measured using a calibrated pencil ionization chamber placed in a female anthropomorphic phantom. Scans were performed on a 128-slice CT system across multiple anatomical regions using manual mA, ATCM, lead shielding, and single- and dual-energy modes. In single-energy abdominal CT, shielding reduced measured surface breast dose by 12.2%, and ATCM provided an additional 38.2% reduction. Dual-energy CT resulted in higher measured surface breast doses than single-energy, but shielding reduced dose by approximately 62%. The greatest reductions were observed in head and neck (63.7%) and facial bone scans (89.5%). Lead shielding and ATCM effectively reduced surface breast radiation dose, particularly in regions dominated by scatter. Dual-energy imaging increased dose, while combining shielding with ATCM provided the greatest reduction.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149081867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Occupational chronic myeloid leukaemia in a radiology technician: a quantitative Probability of Causation assessment.","authors":"Elif Reyhan Sahin, Aysu Timuroglu, Elif Sedanur Utlu","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a clonal myeloproliferative neoplasm associated with the Philadelphia chromosome, and ionizing radiation is a well-established leukemogenic factor. Despite regulated dose limits, occupationally related CML remains rare and under-recognized. We present the case of a 53-year-old male radiology technician diagnosed with CML following the detection of leukocytosis during routine periodic fitness-for-work surveillance. The patient had 29 years of documented occupational exposure with a cumulative effective dose of 150 mSv, without acute incidents. While International Commission on Radiological Protection recommendations primarily focus on fitness-for-work rather than malignancy screening, this case-the first officially recognized and institutionally attributed occupational CML in our country-demonstrates how systematic surveillance can facilitate the identification of serious haematological conditions in high-exposure (Class A) workers. It provides a structured Probability of Causation assessment to support occupational attribution and statutory recognition within a regulated low-dose environment on a probabilistic basis.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149081874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Munehiko Kowatari, Eric Petermann, Philipp Steinmann, Tatsuhiko Sato
{"title":"Estimation of global population-weighted annual eye lens dose from cosmic ray exposure.","authors":"Munehiko Kowatari, Eric Petermann, Philipp Steinmann, Tatsuhiko Sato","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presents the application of an analytical model, PARMA, to estimate the population-weighted annual absorbed dose to the lens of the eye due to cosmic rays. Cosmic ray flux data incorporating geographical altitude, together with the global population data from 2020, were used to estimate the global population-weighted annual eye lens dose. The resulting value was 0.267 mGy, ~11% lower than the annual effective dose due to cosmic rays evaluated in the latest UNSCEAR reports. This population-weighted estimate provides a more accurate assessment of background eye lens dose levels and facilitates comparison among the public, aircrew, and astronauts. This estimate also provides a refined baseline for epidemiological studies of lens cataracts.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149040493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}