Journal of Radiation Protection and Research

Original Article

March 9, 2026

A Study on the Simulated Spectra Responses of a Scintillation Detector by Tracking Secondary Particle Generated from the Gamma-Ray Interaction

Jaehyo Kim, Geehyun Kim

J. Radiat. Prot. Res. 2026;51(2):57-66.

Background: In the simulation of gamma-ray spectral response from a scintillation detector, the energy deposited in the detector is often calculated from the energy lost by each incident gamma ray...

Original Article

June 18, 2026

Proposal of National Diagnostic Reference Levels for Selected General Radiography Procedures in Ghana

Daniel Abbeyquaye, Stephen Inkoom, Shirazu Issahaku, Theresa Bebaaku Dery, David Ebo Anderson, Van Wellington Elloh

J. Radiat. Prot. Res. 2026;51(2):67-77.

Background: Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) are integral to optimizing the patient dose in diagnostic radiology, and yet data for low- and middle-income countries are limited. Here, we propose the first...

Original Article

May 19, 2026

Feasibility of Prompt Gamma-Ray Imaging in BNCT: SPECT-Based MCNP Simulations of Boron and Hydrogen Capture Events

Milad Mohammedali, Wonho Lee

J. Radiat. Prot. Res. 2026;51(2):78-83.

Background: Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is a targeted radiotherapy that selectively destroys cancer cells by delivering compounds enriched in boron-10 (10B) that preferentially accumulate in tumors. When exposed to...

Original Article

June 18, 2026

Administrative Agencies Responsible for Radiation Risk Regulation in South Korea

Eunok Han, Min Baek

J. Radiat. Prot. Res. 2026;51(2):84-98.

Background: This study examines South Korea’s administrative agencies regulating radiation risks, focusing on organizational structures, legal frameworks, and delegated regulatory powers. It highlights challenges from fragmented statutes, inconsistent standards, and...

Original Article

June 23, 2026

Comparative Evaluation of Fast and Adaptive Non-local Means Algorithms for Rician Noise Reduction in Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Junho Jeong, Gayoung Kim, Seoyeon Park, Sewon Lim, Youngjin Lee

J. Radiat. Prot. Res. 2026;51(2):99-110.

Background: This study systematically compared the performances of fast non-local means (FNLM), conventional non-local means (NLM), and adaptive non-local means (ANLM) algorithms for Rician noise reduction in clinical breast magnetic...

Technical Note

June 30, 2026

Preliminary Study on Mosses and Lichens as Bioindicators for Radioactive Fallout Monitoring

Dong-Myung Lee, Su Jung An, Inhee Choi, Jiyon Lee

J. Radiat. Prot. Res. 2026;51(2):111-117.

Background: The objective of this study is to investigate the suitability of moss and lichen as bioindicators that can substitute for existing bioindicators, such as mugwort and pine needles. Materials and...

Technical Note

June 30, 2026

Implementation of Radiation Protection at Non-destructive Testing’s Laboratory for Certification Body in Indonesia

Jepri Sutanto, Khusnul Khotimah, Budi Santoso, Baskan Hanurajie, Sidik Permana, Asril Pramutadi Andi Mustari, Iwan Sumirat

J. Radiat. Prot. Res. 2026;51(2):118-132.

Background: This study aims to protect workers and participants from occupational radiation exposure in non-destructive testing (NDT) laboratories located at the B.J. Habibie Science and Technology Park (KST) in Indonesia....

Current Issue: Volume 51(2); Jun 2026

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