Article
Agronomy
Nelson L. Mwando, Shepard Ndlela, Rainer Meyhoefer, Sevgan Subramanian, Samira A. Mohamed
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of hot water treatment (HWT) as a potential nonchemical quarantine control option against the False codling moth (FCM). The results showed that HWT is an effective phytosanitary treatment for control of FCM and does not have significant effects on bell pepper fruit quality parameters.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Chao Sun, Samina Shabbir, Wenxiang Wang, Yan Gao, Cuicui Ge, Qingsheng Lin
Summary: The study investigated the transcriptome of Bactrocera dorsalis in response to radiation, revealing differential expression of genes related to hemolymph coagulation and digestive processes, with some genes up/down regulated potentially contributing to the failure of emergence in irradiated samples. The results provide valuable insights for identifying biochemical markers and understanding the effects of radiation on insect emergence mechanisms.
Article
Oncology
N. Ari Wijetunga, Alexander G. Goglia, Nils Weinhold, Michael F. Berger, Michael Cislo, Daniel S. Higginson, Kiana Chabot, Ahmed M. Osman, Lauren Schaff, Elena Pentsova, Alexandra M. Miller, Simon N. Powell, Adrienne Boire, Jonathan T. Yang
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic characteristics and changes before and after proton craniospinal irradiation (pCSI) in patients with solid tumor leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) to explore their relationship with clinical response. The results showed unique mutations in the cell-free DNA of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) before and after pCSI, and lower genomic diversity was associated with extended survival after pCSI.
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Plachikkattu Parambil Akhila, Kappat Valiyapeediyekkal Sunooj, Basheer Aaliya, Muhammed Navaf, Cherakkathodi Sudheesh, Sarasan Sabu, Abhilash Sasidharan, Shabir Ahmad Mir, Johnsy George, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Summary: This article provides an overview of the application of various electromagnetic radiation techniques in removing fungi and mycotoxins from food products, discussing factors influencing decontamination efficacy and the most efficient methods. Further evaluation of other decontamination techniques is recommended for future studies.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Geoffrey P. Jacobs
Summary: Regulatory authorities require pharmaceuticals to be sterilized by terminal sterilization method instead of aseptic techniques, leading to an increasing use of gamma irradiation for heat labile pharmaceuticals. An updated review on the effects of ionizing radiation on pharmaceuticals from 1995 to 2020 provides insights into radiation stability and the need for extensive testing on these products.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Qing-Ying Zhao, Fu-Huan Ma, Wei Deng, Zhi-Hong Li, Zi-Jiao Song, Chen Ma, Yong Lin Ren, Xin Du, Guo-Ping Zhan
Summary: In this study, the minimum absorbed dose for phytosanitary irradiation (PI) treatment of the aerial root mealybug was determined, and the highest dose tested was recommended as the minimum absorbed dose in establishing national and international standards.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wei Jia, Xin Wang, Rong Zhang, Qingyun Shi, Lin Shi
Summary: Irradiation is a promising green emerging technology for ensuring the microbiological safety of food. It has been successfully applied in meat systems to improve quality and shelf life, but it also affects the nutritive value and sensory quality. Combining irradiation with freezing, low temperature, and heating can mitigate these effects and facilitate the industrial application of irradiation technology.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Sohini S. Bhatia, Suresh D. Pillai
Summary: Given the current global pandemic, there is an urgent need to improve vaccine technologies continuously. This brief review highlights the long history and versatility of ionizing radiation technology in vaccine development and provides an overview of the overall effects on bacterial cells. It also reviews the efforts to develop vaccines using ionizing technologies such as gamma radiation, electron beam, and X-rays.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanano Yamada, Vanessa S. Dias, Andrew G. Parker, Hamidou Maiga, Carina Kraupa, Marc J. B. Vreysen, Wadaka Mamai, Marc F. Schetelig, Nanwintoum S. Bimbile Somda, Jeremy Bouyer
Summary: Reproductive sterility is crucial for the success of the sterile insect technique, and the interaction between dose and dose rate has significant effects on irradiated mosquitoes. The study found that dose rate not only alters the radiation-induced effects, but also that the interaction is non-linear and may vary with dose.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Biology
Ziqi Zhang, Kui Li, Mei Hong
Summary: Microbeams are useful tools for studying non-target effects and responses to cytoplasmic irradiation. This article summarizes the observations and mechanisms involved in bystander effects and cytoplasmic irradiation-related effects using different types of microbeam irradiators. These non-target effects may contribute to the biological consequences of ionizing radiation exposure, and understanding them can help better evaluate the damage caused by irradiation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marios Psarianos, Anna Fricke, Shikha Ojha, Susanne Baldermann, Monika Schreiner, Oliver K. Schlueter
Summary: Near-infrared irradiation has no negative impact on the weight and survival rate of house crickets, nor does it affect the nutritional composition of insects.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yaoxiang Li, Jatinder Singh, Rency Varghese, Yubo Zhang, Oluseyi O. Fatanmi, Amrita K. Cheema, Vijay K. Singh
Summary: The study used an NHP model to investigate the impact of gamma-irradiation on gene expression, and identified several signaling pathways associated with survival outcomes, which may help identify biomarkers for radiation injury.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rebecca Dan-zaria Mshelia, Nathan Isaac Dibal, Samaila Musa Chiroma
Summary: Food irradiation is a technique that uses ionizing radiation to preserve food by killing microbes, allergens, and insects. Despite consumer concerns, it is gaining acceptance and may play a crucial role in solving global food insecurity and foodborne illnesses.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Review
Biology
Sridhar Reddy Padala, Bina Kashyap, Hannah Dekker, Jopi J. W. Mikkonen, Anni Palander, Nathalie Bravenboer, Arja M. Kullaa
Summary: Radiation can have detrimental effects on bone at structural, cellular, vascular, and molecular levels, increasing the risk of damage to surrounding healthy tissues and the risk of fracture. Technological advances and research on animal models and human bone tissue studies have provided insights into how bone is affected by different doses of radiation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Joana Madureira, Rita Melo, Fernanda M. A. Margaca, Sandra Cabo Verde
Summary: Ionizing radiation technology is a feasible option for the treatment of pharmaceutical compounds in wastewater, offering reliable and safe operation and the potential for combination with other technologies to enhance degradation and detoxification.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Khallouqi, A. Halimi, O. El Rhazouani
Summary: A pediatric head phantom made of epoxy resin was used to evaluate radiation exposure in CT scans. The phantom demonstrated dosimetric properties comparable to commercially available phantoms, making it a practical and economical option for assessing radiation dose in children.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Y. Shoeib, Doaa A. Ahmed, A. F. Abd-Elraheem
Summary: The research aims to measure and analyze the levels of radon concentration, radium concentration, and radon exhalation rates in geopolymer cement mixes, and assess their impact on indoor air quality. Results indicate that geopolymer cement materials are safe for use in construction, except for specific mixes.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. J. Leotlela
Summary: This article presents the results of radiochemical events/processes that occur when water is exposed to ionising radiation of charged particles (beta and alpha-particles). The idea of cogeneration becomes even more lucrative if we consider that hydrogen energy generation is clean (also known as green energy) because of its insignificant contribution to environmental pollution. These results supplement the fluctuation in effective dose theory/hypothesis of a previous study on time-dependent variations in the radiological health impact of an interim SNFS facility presented in 2021 (Leotlela, 2021).
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vyacheslav Ivanovich Pavlenko, Roman Vladimirovich Sidelnikov, Vitaly Valerievich Kashibadze, Mikhail Igorevich Dobynde, Dmitry Alexandrovich Kartashov, Vyacheslav Alexandrovich Shurshakov
Summary: This work explores the possibility of using a polymer composite to protect against neutron radiation in space conditions. The study shows that the proposed polymer composite has high structural properties necessary for use in space. Monte Carlo simulation is used to evaluate the neutron radiation passage through the material. The results demonstrate that the protective layer made of the polymer composite is thinner and more suitable for spacecraft, which is crucial due to limited space on board.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Islam G. Alhindawy, M. I. Sayyed, Dalal Abdullah Aloraini, Aljawhara H. Almuqrin, Mohammad S. Alomar, Gaber A. Elawadi, K. A. Mahmoud
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Neodymium (III) nitrate hexahydrate and lanthanum nitrate hexahydrate on the structural and radiation shielding properties of zircon mineral, and a new La/Nb-doped ZrO2 nanocomposite was fabricated. Experimental techniques such as energy-dispersive X-ray, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction pattern were used to analyze the structure and composition of the fabricated nanocomposites. Monte Carlo simulation was employed to evaluate the gamma-ray shielding properties. The results showed that the fabricated composites had good shielding characteristics, with a shielding capacity of 30-50% compared to pure lead in the intermediate energy range of 0.244-2.506 MeV.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hassan Salah, Mohammed Alkhorayef, Layal Jambi, Mohammed Almuwanis, Abdelmoneim Sulieman
Summary: Cardiovascular nuclear medicine imaging examinations expose patients to high doses of ionizing radiation. This study assessed the radiation doses and public exposure in cardiac rest and stress SPECT scans. The effective dose from cardiac stress was higher than previous studies, which may be influenced by clinical indication imaging protocols and radiation safety measures.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Leandro Barbosa da Silveira Gatto, Delson Braz, Leonardo Pacifico, Paulo Travassos, Luis Alexandre Goncalves Magalhaes
Summary: This study evaluated the mean glandular dose (MGD) in mammography using a computed radiography (CR) system with a solid-state detector. Irradiations and simulations were conducted to determine the MGD and spectra for the same conditions. The results showed that the glandular dose was below the acceptable levels and the spectra were mostly in accordance with the literature.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mawya Khafaji, Rashid Barnawi, Salma Amoudi, Hassan Gabbani, Rayan Alhazmi, Rayan Ahyad, Khalid Alsafi, Khuld Saeedi, Hassan Salah, Nissren Tamam, David Bradley, Sarah Albahiti, Abdelmoneim Sulieman
Summary: This study aimed to calculate typical values for common pediatric studies at King Abdulaziz University Hospital and compare them with other studies. The results showed that radiation dose levels in pediatric CT examinations were generally lower compared to other studies.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Faisal Almisned, Iskender Akkurt, Nurdan Karpuz
Summary: In this study, cross sections of medical radioisotopes were calculated using level density models. The results were compared with experimental data and it was found that the GSM level density models generally yielded consistent conclusions.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shokufeh Saeid, Neda Mollakhalili-meybodi, Fateme Akrami Mohajeri, Farzan Madadizadeh, Elham Khalili Sadrabad
Summary: This study found that gamma irradiation significantly reduces the saponin and phytic acid content of quinoa. At a dose of 2.5 kGy, it can effectively reduce saponin and phytic acid without significantly damaging the antioxidant compounds.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria Demeter, Ion Calina, Anca Scarisoreanu, Valentina Mitran, Marcela Popa, Anisoara Cimpean, Mariana Carmen Chifiriuc, Marin Micutz, Elena Matei, Bogdana Mitu
Summary: Novel biocompatible composite hydrogels with good elastic and antimicrobial properties were synthesized by e-beam cross-linking using chitosan, water-soluble polymers, and silver nanoparticles (AgNP). The composite hydrogels showed high stability, absorption capability specific to infected wounds, and biocompatibility. The antimicrobial activity was influenced by the amount of AgNP and cross-linking degree, with significant inhibition against Gram-negative bacteria.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anuor AT. Ayoub, Yushou Song, Mamoun IA. Sagiroun
Summary: This paper presents an assessment of the radiological hazard for humans from nuclear power plant effluent released into a river under normal operation scenarios. The study concludes that the radiological hazard from this effluent is minimal and within acceptable limits according to international standards. It also highlights the potential hazards related to the higher concentration of 137Cs in sediments over time.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Irabati Chakraborty, Nidhi Sinha, Bobby Antony
Summary: This article investigates the electron impact ionization of prebiotic molecules within the interstellar medium. By calculating the electron impact ionization cross section, the study provides insights into the chemistry of these molecules and their interaction with electrons, which play a vital role in the emergence of life's essential building blocks.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. V. Vishnu, Antony Joseph
Summary: This study investigated the gamma-ray shielding properties of composite materials made from natural rubber with different proportions of Barium Tungstate. The addition of Barium Tungstate significantly improved the characteristics of gamma radiation shielding. The experimental measurements showed good agreement with theoretical calculations obtained from simulation results.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Derya Mutlu, Idris Karagoz, Harun Sepetcioglu, Urkiye Akar Tarim, Orhan Gurler
Summary: This study examined the properties of epoxy composites with dendritic copper particles and found that the addition of copper particles improved the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties of the composites. The glass transition temperature of the composites could be adjusted by varying the copper particle ratio. The study also evaluated the shielding properties of epoxy-based composites against gamma radiation and found that the addition of copper particles significantly altered the microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)