{"title":"Influence of soil mineral composition on natural radionuclide activity in Dharwad region of Karnataka, India.","authors":"Mahantesh Bankapur, Kaliprasad Cs, Malleshi Kavasara, Kavya Gk, Narayana Yerol","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag093","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study evaluated natural radioactivity levels and their correlation with soil mineralogy in the Dharwad region of Karnataka, India. Radionuclide activity in soil was measured using NaI(Tl) gamma-ray spectrometer. Mineralogical characterization was performed using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction studies, and quantitative phase analysis through Rietveld refinement. Activity concentrations varied from 20 ± 1 to 48 ± 2 Bqkg-1 for 232Th, 4 ± 1 to 67 ± 3 Bqkg-1 for 226Ra, and 109 ± 3 to 412 ± 6 Bqkg-1 for 40K, and were compared with the global average values. Spatial variations were illustrated through contour maps. Rietveld refinement confirmed quartz as the dominant mineral phase, followed by orthoclase, while monazite occurred in trace quantities. Linear regression analysis between the quantified mineral phases and radionuclide activity concentrations revealed a strong positive relationship between orthoclase and 40K, whereas the relationship between monazite and 232Th was weak. The results indicate that the observed 40K activity attributed to potassium-bearing orthoclase, while 232Th activity cannot be attributed solely to monazite but it is one of the thorium-bearing mineral in the study area.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148832029","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}
James Owusu, Daniel Gyingiri Achel, David Okoh Kpeglo, Sandra Agbenyegah
{"title":"Assessment of occupational radiation exposure among radiology workers in Ghana using cytogenetic biomarkers and thermoluminescent dosimetry.","authors":"James Owusu, Daniel Gyingiri Achel, David Okoh Kpeglo, Sandra Agbenyegah","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag100","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag100","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation remains an important radiation protection concern among radiology workers. This study assessed cytogenetic damage among radiology workers in Ghana using the dicentric chromosome assay and cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay alongside routine thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) records. Eleven occupationally exposed workers and thirteen controls were recruited. No dicentric chromosomes were observed in either group. The mean annual occupational TLD dose was 3.89 ± 2.50 mSv, below the International Commission on Radiological Protection recommended occupational dose limit. Micronucleus frequency did not differ significantly between exposed workers and controls (P = .08). Age was positively associated with micronucleus frequency (P = .02), whereas no association was found between TLD dose and micronucleus frequency (P = .09). The absence of detectable cytogenetic effects is likely attributable to occupational doses below routine detection limits. These findings highlight the need for cautious interpretation of cytogenetic biodosimetry in chronic low-dose occupational settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148809054","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}
Nham Thuy Thi Nguyen, Tuyen Nhu Pham, Nhi Y Tran, Hoang Anh Ta, Luong Thanh Dang, Dung Manh Ho
{"title":"Eye lens dose in interventional cardiology personnel in Vietnam: direct Hp(3) measurement, indirect method comparison, and fluoroscopy-time-based dose estimation.","authors":"Nham Thuy Thi Nguyen, Tuyen Nhu Pham, Nhi Y Tran, Hoang Anh Ta, Luong Thanh Dang, Dung Manh Ho","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Personal dose equivalents Hp(3) in interventional cardiology personnel are of growing regulatory concern following International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Publication 118, which revised the occupational eye lens dose limit to 20 mSv/year. This prospective cohort study presents the first peer-reviewed direct Hp(3) dosimetry data from Vietnamese catheterization laboratory workers. Twelve personnel (eight physicians, four technicians) were monitored over 10 weeks (202 procedures, Siemens Artis Zee system), with doses extrapolated to 12 weeks. Direct Hp(3) ranged from 0.58-4.59 mSv (physicians) and 0.26-1.01 mSv (technicians); annualized projections reached 19.10 mSv/year, approaching the ICRP limit. Five physicians exceeded the 6 mSv/year International Radiation Protection Association investigation level. Indirect dosimetry (Swiss Society of Radiobiology and Medical Physics-SSRPM two-dosemeter algorithm) overestimated direct measurements by mean factors of 1.31 (physicians) and 1.68 (technicians). A strong dose-fluoroscopy time correlation was identified for physicians (R2 = 0.918). Direct Hp(3) monitoring and lead-equivalent eye protection are recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148813976","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":"Long-term integrated environmental radioactivity monitoring and public dose assessment across a full emergency planning zone.","authors":"Heegang Kim, Jiyeon Mun","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presents an 8-y (2017-2024) integrated environmental radioactivity monitoring program and public dose assessment conducted across the entire Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) of the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant in the Republic of Korea. Following the expansion of the EPZ to a 30 km radius, a comprehensive multi-media monitoring framework was established, covering rainwater, surface soil, seawater, and locally produced foodstuffs. To our knowledge, this study represents one of the first EPZ-scale, integrated multi-media environmental radioactivity datasets in Korea, enabling a systematic evaluation of spatial and temporal variability across multiple environmental pathways. Radionuclides of interest included beta activity, cesium-137, and tritium, analyzed under metrologically validated conditions in accordance with ISO 11929 and IAEA guidelines. Temporal and spatial analyses indicated that radionuclide concentrations across all environmental matrices remained within the range of natural background variability, with no statistically significant long-term trends (P > .05). Occasional fluctuations were attributed to environmental factors such as precipitation patterns and marine dynamics rather than anthropogenic releases. Public radiation dose assessments, based on realistic exposure pathways including ingestion and external exposure, showed that the annual effective dose to residents within the EPZ was well below regulatory limits and international reference levels. The integration of long-term, multi-media monitoring data with dose assessment provides a robust framework for distinguishing natural background variability from potential anthropogenic contributions. These findings demonstrate the radiological safety and environmental stability of the Hanbit EPZ and highlight the value of EPZ-scale, system-based monitoring approaches for nuclear facility surveillance and public reassurance.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148797434","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}
Renildes Freita, Antônio César Leite, Wagner Vasconcelos, Giulianna Pereira, Rodrigo Curzio, Raquel Costa E Oliveira, Andre Tavares, Edson Andrade
{"title":"Integrating atmospheric stability and radioepidemiological models to assess leukemia risk after a hypothetical nuclear accident.","authors":"Renildes Freita, Antônio César Leite, Wagner Vasconcelos, Giulianna Pereira, Rodrigo Curzio, Raquel Costa E Oliveira, Andre Tavares, Edson Andrade","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines how atmospheric stability influences radionuclide distribution and leukemia risk among younger populations. By integrating computational simulations with radioepidemiological frameworks and quantum geographic information system-based demographic analysis, this research introduces radiological risk density, which quantifies the intersection of biological vulnerability and population concentration. The study identifies 2-y-old females as the most vulnerable demographic, connecting to the excess relative risk. Additionally, the results reveal that the radiological impact is primarily driven by the critical overlap between high-stability local climates and sensitive demographic zones, rather than by distance from the source term alone. This shift from physical modeling to socio-epidemiological realities underscores the need for adaptive radiological protection strategies that incorporate local climate dynamics and demographics, ultimately enhancing urban resilience and prioritizing public health interventions in high-risk areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148797532","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 effective doses for regional and university hospitals in Albania (2021-2025): optimization and statistical analysis.","authors":"Ervis Gega, Elida Bylyku, Elda Spahiu, Brunilda Daci, Klaudia Kaçori","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Institute of Applied Nuclear Physics conducts periodic monitoring of doses for occupationally exposed workers in Albania. This is the first study in Albania that includes all regional and university hospitals in the country. Measurements are carried out in 2-month periods using thermoluminescent dosemeters composed of LiF:Mg,Ti crystals which are measured with the Harshaw 6600 and Harshaw 4500 reader. The results indicate that the average dose for the years 2021 to 2025 is 0.62 mSv y-1 and collective annual dose is 243.7 man mSv averaged for 5 years, where 393 occupationally exposed workers like doctors, physicists, radiologists, etc. are monitored. The results indicate that the doses are within the limits, and comparable to worldwide occupational doses. The dose distribution for the year 2025 for all employees fits well with the q-Gaussian distribution, consistent with heterogeneity of doses which comes from different workload, different equipment's etc.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148797522","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":"Environmental monitoring of static magnetic fields around operating high-voltage direct-current transmission facilities in Japan.","authors":"Fumiaki Kawabe, Shinichi Muroya, Chiyoji Ohkubo","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Static magnetic fields are present around high-voltage direct-current transmission facilities, but on-land environmental measurement data under actual operating conditions remain limited. This study measured three-axis magnetic flux densities at 1.0 m above ground at 38 accessible locations around all four operating direct-current transmission links in Japan, including overhead-line and underground-cable sections. Resultant magnetic flux densities ranged from 39.7 to 154.8 μT, while measured local geomagnetic-field levels ranged from 46.6 to 50.6 μT. The maximum value was observed above the Anan-Kihoku Link underground-cable section and was far below the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) reference level for general public exposure to static magnetic fields. Lateral-profile measurements showed that values near the lines or cable routes diminished to local geomagnetic-field levels within several tens of metres. Geomagnetic-field-aware calculations were generally consistent with representative measured profiles, although underground-cable comparisons were sensitive to cable-centreline uncertainty. These data support static magnetic-field exposure assessment around operating direct-current transmission facilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148797469","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}
José Andrés Mendoza Madrigal, Dagoberto Eloy González López, Erick Mora Ramírez
{"title":"Establishment of preliminary diagnostic reference levels for 18F-FDG PET/CT in adult lymphoma in Costa Rica.","authors":"José Andrés Mendoza Madrigal, Dagoberto Eloy González López, Erick Mora Ramírez","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for positron emission tomography (PET/CT) examinations have not previously been established in Costa Rica, and data from Central America remain limited due to the restricted availability of PET/CT systems in the region. This study established local DRLs for administered 18F-FDG activity and CT dose metrics in 393 adult lymphoma patients undergoing PET/CT at the Cyclotron-PET/CT Laboratory (Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Atómicas, Nucleares y Moleculares), University of Costa Rica. DRLs were defined as the 75th percentile (P75), and the influence of patient body mass was assessed. The DRL for administered activity was 388.5 MBq (4.8 MBq kg-1). Whole-body CT DRLs were 12.1 mGy for Volume Computed Tomography Dose Index and 1250.2 mGy cm for dose-length product, while thorax CT DRLs were 8.5 mGy and 325.6 mGy cm, respectively. Dose metrics increased with patient body mass, whereas normalized activity values remained consistent with international practice. These findings provide the first PET/CT-specific DRLs for Costa Rica and support future national dose optimization and monitoring efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148762939","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":"Study of thoron exhalation from soil under different temperature and humidity conditions.","authors":"Chitra Natarajan, Kothai Parthasarathy","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncag090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Radon (222Rn) and thoron (220Rn) exhalation from soil is governed by the soil properties as well as the ambient meteorological parameters. The temperature and humidity cause significant changes in the radon and thoron flux from the earth's crust. Exhalation rate measurements can be made rapidly for thoron due to its short half-life leading to speedy attainment of steady state under closed conditions. In the present study, thoron exhalation from beach sand rich in 232Th, is studied in the controlled environment of a (0.5 m3 volume) radon chamber. The chamber is equipped with air-heater and moisture generator with automated temperature and humidity controller. Experiments were conducted in the temperature and relative humidity (RH) ranges 35-50°C and 40%-60%, respectively. For different combinations of temperature and RH, the steady-state thoron concentration near the floor was measured and the exhalation rate was estimated by solving the mass balance equation. Common to all levels of RH, the thoron exhalation rate was found to steadily increase with temperature. For a total of 15°C (in steps of 5°C) temperature increase, the average percentage increase in exhalation rate is 34%. At all temperatures, when the RH increased from 40% to 45%, an increase in the exhalation rate was observed. When the RH is further increased to 50%, the exhalation rate shows a dip. Above RH 50%, there is further drastic decrease in exhalation rate, and this was explained by formulating a modified mass balance equation accounting for the decreased concentration gradient in the higher layers of air due to the restricted diffusion of thoron.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148761586","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}
Rohit Yadav, Madhumita Bhattacharya, Ashok K Bakshi, Balvinder K Sapra
{"title":"From Hp(10) to Hp: impact of implementing ICRU/ICRP report 95 personal dose quantity on CaSO4:Dy-based TLD dosemeters - a Monte Carlo study.","authors":"Rohit Yadav, Madhumita Bhattacharya, Ashok K Bakshi, Balvinder K Sapra","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncag042","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncag042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU), in collaboration with the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), has introduced new operational quantities in ICRU Report 95. Among these, the personal dose Hp addresses the significant limitations of the currently used Hp (10), which can overestimate the effective dose by up to a factor of 5.5 at photon energies below 70 keV. These changes necessitate a re-estimation of dosemeter response to evaluate potential modifications in dose algorithms and detector design. In this study, the performance of CaSO4:Dy thermoluminescent dosemeter (TLD) badges was investigated for the new operational quantity Hp and compared with the existing Hp (10). The badge response was simulated over photon energy range 12.3-1250 keV using the Monte Carlo Simulation code FLUKA and benchmarked against experimental validation. To correct for energy-dependent overestimation at lower photon energies, a new dose evaluation algorithm for Hp was developed based on disc dose ratio (R12). The disc dose ratio (R12) refers to the ratio of absorbed doses measured in CaSO₄:Dy TL discs D1 and D2 positioned under different filtration conditions within the badge and serves as an energy-sensitive parameter for correcting the over-response of the dosemeter in terms of Hp. The proposed algorithm demonstrated strong compliance with IEC 62387:2020 performance criteria (acceptance range 0.71-1.67), with 95% of estimated Hp values lying within 0.9-1.3 of the delivered dose. These results confirm that CaSO4:Dy TLD badges, when combined with the improved algorithm, are fully compatible with the new operational quantities recommended in ICRU Report 95, ensuring reliable application in personnel dosimetry.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"1043-1056"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147779078","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}