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Program 3

Sunday 6 July 2014

19:00 - 21:00 Registration desk: Hotel Astoria Palace (Pl. Rodrigo Botet, 5 Valencia)

20:00 - 22:00 Welcome party: Hotel Astoria Palace (Pl. Rodrigo Botet, 5 Valencia)

Monday 7 July 2014

8:00 - 17:00 Registration desk

9:00 - 9:30 Opening ceremony by the Rector of the UPV

SeSSion A (ChAirmAn: DAviD A. BrADley)

9:30 - 10:00 Invited lecture 1Precision Sub-Nanosecond Lifetime Measurements of Excited States for Some ‘Interesting’ Nuclei Patrick Regan, University of Surrey, UK

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee break

10:30 - 12:30 Oral Presentations

2. rADiAtion SourCeS AnD meASurementS for AppliCAtionS

50 Dose distribution measurements around the microbeam white X-rays Nobuteru Nariyama, Keiji Umetani 56 Measurement of the absolute gamma emission probabilities of 223Ra

and decay progeny in equilibrium S. M. Collins, A. K. Pearce, J. D. Keightley, A. F. Fenwick, S. M. Jerome112 Minimizing the Legacy Problem in Oil Well Logging Source

Replacement by Using Computational Benchmarks Robin P. Gardner, Avneet Sood and Kyoung O. Lee115 An Analytical Approach for Treating Background in Spectral Analysis

Measurements Robin P. Gardner, Thomas W. Holmes and Ian Miller195 Radiological measures acquired and Lessons learned by the

Radiological Emergency Network of Extremadura in the international exercise CURIEX 2013

A. Baeza, J.A. Corbacho, J.M. Caballero, D. Valencia, J. Vasco, M. Ontalba and J.M. Gil

238 Microbial biofilm study by Synchrotron X-ray Microscopy S. Pennafirme, I. Lima, J. A. Bittencourt, M. A. C. Crapez, R. T. Lopes

9th International Topical Meeting on Industrial Radiation and Radioisotope Measurement Applications4

246 Interlaboratory comparison on 137Cs activity concentration in fume dust F. Tzika, M. Hult, O. Burda, D. Arnold, G. Sibbens, M.B. Gómez, V. Peyrés,

B. Caro, F.J. Maringer, L. Ferreux, J. Šolc, A. Luca, B. Vodenik, M. Reis, Z. Tyminski, S. Klemola

311 An overview of measurements of radionuclides in foods of the Comunidad Valenciana (Spain)

L. Ballesteros, J. Ortiz, S. Gallardo, S. Martorell

12:30 - 13:30 Poster Session 1

3. DoSimetry AnD DeteCtor AppliCAtionS

6 A PMMA Graphite Coated Ionization Chamber for 60Co Beam Dosimetry: Experiments and Monte Carlo Simulation

A.P. Perini, L.P. Neves, L.V.E. Caldas15 Finnish Spectrolite as High-Dose Gamma Detector P. L. Antonio, L. V. E. Caldas16 Development of a Calibration Methodology and Test of Kerma Area

Product Meters N.A. Costa, M.P.A. Potiens17 Mobile Alpha On-Site Analysis for Quick Monitoring Dr. Robert Lehr, Nikolaus Neudert, Karl Habeck, Roland Geier25 Detection of ionizing radiation treatment in cerium oxide glass used for

health care products E. Bortolin, C. De Angelis, M.C. Quattrini, O. Barlascini, P. Fattibene 32 Development and Characterization Tests of a PMMA Ionization

Chamber with Silver Collecting Electrode for Use in Electron Beams F. B. C. Nonato, R. K. Sakuraba, J. C. da Cruz, A.C.M Chiara, S. L.

Vernucio, G. Menegussi, L. V. E. Caldas45 A new G-M counter hybrid dead time correction model G. Hou, R. P. Gardner52 Study of Traps in Optical Fibre TLD via Glow Curve Analysis M.Ghomeishi, E. Dermosesian, G. A. Mahdiraji, F. R. M. Adikan, D. A.

Bradley62 Response of a Large LaBr3: Ce Detector For High Energy Gamma

Rays Naqvi A. A., M. M. Maslehuddin, M. A. Gondal1, O. S. B. Al-Amoudi368 Dosimetric study of Magnesium Tetraborate doped with dysprosium

for Optically Stimulated Luminescence L.F. Souza, D.N. Souza110 Contrast Enhancement of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Image of

Polymer Gel Dosimeter by adding silver Nanoparticles N.Deyhimihaghighi, Noramaliza Mohd Noor, E.Saion113 Characterization of an Ortec GMX45 HPGe detector with a multi-

radionuclide volume source using Monte Carlo simulations C. Oliveira, A. Saraiva, M. Reis, L. Portugal, I. Paiva, C. Cruz

Program 5

117 Luminescence characteristics of Li2O-MgO-B2O3 doped with Dy3+ as a solid TL detector

S. Hashim, M. H. A. Mhareb, S. K. Ghoshal, Y. S. M. Alajerami1, R. S. Dawaud, N. A. Razak1, S. A.Azizan, D. A. Bradley, M. I. Saripan, N.Tamchek, K.Alzimami

125 Gel Dosimeter Readout Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography Yuan J. Chang, Tian Y. Shih, Chun Y. Yu, Shu J. Chang, Jay Wu126 Low Toxicity of NIPAM Polymer Gel Dosimeter for Radiotherapy

Dosimetry Mohd Zulfadli Adenan, Mansor Ahmad, Noramaliza Mohd Noor, Elias

Saion135 Study of the response of phenol compounds exposed to gamma photons

and neutrons for Electron Spin Resonance dosimetry M. Marrale, M. Brai, A. Longo, S. Panzeca, S. Gallo, E. Tomarchio, A.

Parlato, A. Buttafava, D. Dondi, A. Zeffiro165 Performance Tests of a Large LaBr3:Ce Detector using Prompt

Gamma Rays Naqvi A. A., M. M. Maslehuddin, Khateeb-ur-Rehman, M. A.Gondal, A. A.

Isab, O. S. B. Al-Amoudi173 The Feasibility Assessment of radiation dose of movement NIPAM gel

by Magnetic Resonance Imaging Chih-Ming Hsieh, Bor-Tsung Hsieh, Yu-Bun Ng182 Dosimetry of Self-shielded Low Energy X-ray Irradiator Using Alanine H.J.Khoury, E.J. da Silva Jr, K.Metha, V.S. de Barros, P.L. Guzzo, A.G.

Parker196 On the Use of Phototransferred Thermoluminescence of LiF:Mg, Cu,

Si Material for Dose Reassessment J. I. Lee, I. Chang, J. L. Kim, A. S. Pradhan, B. H. Kim, C.Y. Park, K. S.

Cheng198 On the Use of New Generation Mobile Phone (Smart Phone) for

Retrospective Accident Dosimetry J. L. Kim, J. I. Lee, I. Chang, S. Han, A. S. Pradhan, B. H. Kim, K. S.

Chung199 Photo-induced luminescence of lithium fluoride and its possible

application in dosimetry P. Bilski, B. Marczewska, A. Mrozik, A. Twardak202 A Computer Program for the Integrated Deconvolution of

Radioluminescence and Thermoluminescence Glow Curves K. S. Chung, C. Y. Park, J. I. Lee, J. L. Kim209 Collimation Dependence on the Performance of CT Radiation

Detectors Diego Vergaças de Sousa Carvalho, Carlos Henrique de Mesquita,

Margarida Mizue Hamada249 Development of Extrapolation Chamber of Material Equivalent to Air

for Use in Dosimetry Beta and Gamma. A. Heeren de Oliveira, Danilo C. Vasconcelos, C. Bezerra Perreira, F.

Ramos, M. Isabel Guimaraes Severo


263 TL and OSL response of gamma radiation of Three Types of Brazilian Natural Fluorites

J. Bibiano, A. Carvalho Jr, H. J. Khoury, V.S. de Barros, S. Watanabe265 The response of Gafchromic EBT, EBT2 and EBT3 films for

Ultraviolet Radiation Dosimetry A. Aydarous, E. Al-Omary, M. El Ghazaly298 Thermoluminescence of Ceramic Biomaterial Type Hydroxyapatite R. Alvarez, T. Rivera, J.Roman302 Dosimetric properties of some hybrid organic-inorganic OSL detectors Ewa Mandowska, Barbara Marczewska, Pawel Bilski, Arkadiusz Mandowski320 On the Use of an Extrapolation Chamber for Dosimetry of Low

Energy X-Ray Beams M.T.T. Figueiredo, F.M. Bastos, T.A. da Silva

7. AppliCAtionS to ArChAeometry, Art AnD CulturAl heritAge

35 In situ EDXRF analysis of the decorated baseboard of the Scaenae Fronsfound in the Roman Theatre of Medellín, Badajoz, Spain

M. J. Nuevo, A. Martín Sánchez, M. A. Ojeda, S. Guerra Millán146 Uncertainties in thermoluminescence dating H. Bártová, L. Musílek180 Characterization of Pigment Mixtures using XRD and XRF R.P. Freitas, C. Calza, V.F. Sousa, R.T. Lopes206 Millefiori Glasswork Technique in the Migration Period - Investigation

of a Bead with the Use of Nondestructive Micro-Analytical Methods T. Trojek, M. Hlozek207 Identification of Amalgam Traces in Soil Samples from the

Archaeological Excavation of a Medieval Castle with the Use of X-ray Fluorescence Analysis and Microanalysis

M. Hlozek, T. Trojek250 Analysis of Ancient Egypt artifacts using X-Ray Fluorescence L.N.C. Castro, C. Calza, R.P. Freitas, A. Brancaglion Jr., R.T. Lopes253 Several Approaches to Investigating of Paintings with the Use of

Portable X-ray Fluorescence Analysis T. Trojek, T. Čechák, D. Trojková262 Analysis of sculptures using XRF and Computed Radiography C. Calza, D.F. Oliveira, R.P. Freitas, H.S. Rocha, J.R. Nascimento, R.T. Lopes268 Study of the composition and evolution of the current Euro

forerunners coins A. Martin, C. Migneaux, J. Rincones, P. Laycock, J. Baré, I. Gerardy, C.

Licour, A. Peeters281 ESR dating of a Toxodon (sp) enamel tooth and OSL dating of

sediments from the Archaeological Site of Lagoa do Uri de Cima – Pernambuco, Brazil

R. L. Azevedo, H. J. Khoury, H. L. Sullasi, A. M. Pessis, D. S. Mutzenberg, D. Cisneiros, M. L. D.P. Godoy

Program 7

9. rADiAtion effeCtS on mAteriAlS 70 Enhancement of desulfurization and denitrogenation of petroleum and

diesel by ionizing radiation Andrade, L. S., Sato, I. M., Calvo, W.A. P., Duarte, C. L.92 Effect of Gamma Irradiation on the Rheological Properties of Bitumen Mello, M. S., Braz, D, Motta, L. M. G. Souza, L. J. S. Leite, L. F. M. 223 Thermal Analysis for Study of the Gamma Radiation Effects in

Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Adriana S. Medeiros, Maritza R. Gual, Claubia Pereira and Luiz O. Faria

13:30 - 15:00 Lunch break

SeSSion B (ChAirmAn: lArry huDSon)

15:00 - 15:30 Invited lecture 2Analysis of Precious Metals at Parts-per-Billion Levels in Industrial ApplicationsJames Tickner, Joel O’Dwyer, Greg Roach, Michael Smith and Yves Van Haarlem, CSIRO Process Science and Engineering, Australia


1. inDuStriAl AppliCAtionS of rADiAtion

44 Progress towards the production of 236gNp standard sources C. Larijani, P. Ivanov, S. Jerome, D. Parker, P.H.Regan63 A comprehensive investigation of chemical, mechanical and acoustic

modifications in wood treated with high doses of gamma radiation for sterilization

G. Ricci, D. Mostacci, A. Borella, G. Falini, M. Garai, A. Liverani, R. Regazzi, L. Tositti

171 Ionizing Radiation Applications for a Sustainable Environment: Food Preservation Processing by Gamma Radiation

A. L. Antonio, A. Bento, I. C. F. R. Ferreira, S. Cabo Verde, B. Quintana291 Application of gamma-ray spectrometry in a NORM industry for its

radiometrical characterization J. Mantero, M.J. Gázquez, S. Hurtado, J.P. Bolívar and R. García-Tenorio

7. AppliCAtionS to ArChAeometry, Art AnD CulturAl heritAge

145 Determination of U and Th for TL dating by gamma spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence analysis and neutron activation analysis

H. Bártová, J. Kučera, L. Musílek, T. Trojek200 Analysis of the gala carriage of the Brazilian Emperor D. Pedro II

using XRF, XRD and Digital Radiography C. Calza, R.P. Freitas, H.S. Rocha, E.M. Zanatta, R.T. Lopes133 Fluorescent X-Rays for the Reconstruction of the Structure of

Multilayered Objects Giovanni Buccolieri, Alfredo Castellano, Roberto Cesareo, Stefano Ridolfi


Tuesday 8 July 2014

8:00 - 17:00 Registration desk SeSSion C (ChAirmAn: WilliAm l. Dunn)

8:00 - 8:30 Invited lecture 3Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron DetectorsDouglas S. McGregor, Steven L. Bellinger, Ryan G. Fronk, J. Kenneth Shultis, SMART Laboratory, Kansas State University, USA



90 Compton suppressed gamma-spectrometry for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty samples

A. V. Davies, J. L. Burnett, R. Britton 128 Recent advance in the design of a hand-held Compton spectrometer F. Tondeur, L. Marwaha, I. Gerardy, J. Baré150 Dependence of MRI sensitivity of Fricke gel dosimeters exposed to

clinical photons beams on ferrous ammonium sulfate content M. Marrale, M. Brai1, C. Gagliardo, S. Gallo, A. Longo, L. Tranchina,B.

Abbate, K.K. Gallias, V. Caputo, A. Lo Casto, M. Midiri, F. d’Errico177 Pulse Pileup Deconvolution using Cerium Bromide N. Bullock, J. Mattingly201 Optically stimulated luminescence response of Ge-doped optical fiber

using custom made OSL reader A.K.M.Mizanur Rahman, Mahfuza Begum, H.A. Abdul-Rashid1, Z. Yusoff1,

K.A.Mat-Sharif, W.S. Wan Abdullah, Ghafour Amouzad Mahdiraji, Y.M. Amin, M.J. Maah, D.A. Bradley

283 Production and characterization of MgB4O7 and Li2B4O7 dosimeters by proteic sol-gel and Pechini methods

S.O. Souza, R.A.P.O.D´Amorim, H.R.B.R. Lima, D.S. Nascimento, F. d’Errico

295 Li-Foil Neutron Detectors Douglas S. McGregor, Niklas J. Hinson, Michael R. Kusner, Michael R.

Mayhugh, Benjamin W. Montag, Kyle A. Nelson, Aaron J. Schmidt 310 Gamma spectrometric characterization of raw materials used in

ceramic industry in Spain J. Ortiz, L. Ballesteros, S. Gallardo, S. Martorell


Program 9

SeSSion D (ChAirmAn: frAnçoiS tonDeur)

11:00- 12:30 Oral Presentations


89 Cosmic veto gamma-spectrometry for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty samples

J. L. Burnett, A. V. Davies 95 Improving Thermoluminescence Response of Optical Fibers by

Fabricating a Novel Microstructured Fiber G. A. Mahdiraji, E. Dermosesian, M. Ghomeishi, Desmond M. Chow, F. R.

M. Adikan, D. A. Bradley, M. J. Maah106 Experimental Characterization of the Neutron Spectra Generated

by a High- Energy Medical LINAC using Neutron Activation Metal Detectors

E.Vagena, M.Manolopoulou, K.Theodorou203 Comparison of thermoluminescence response of different sizes Ge-

doped flat fibers as a dosimeter Mahfuza Begum, A.K.M.Mizanur Rahman, H.A. Abdul-Rashid, Z. Yusoff,

Mahbuba Begum, K.A.Mat-Sharif, A.B.A. Kadir, Ghafour Amouzad Mahdiraji, Y.M. Amin, M.J. Maah, D.A. Bradley

222 A Whole Body Counter for an Emergency and Occupational Monitoring of the Internal Contamination with Low Energy Photon Emitters

P. Fojtík, K. Fantínová, I. Malátová, T. Vrba, V. Pfeiferová229 Irradiating experiments on LVR-15 and high activity spectrometry in

hot-cells Jakub Beinstein, Josef Babor, Petr Svrcula



22 Mercury Mass Measurement in Fluorescent Lamps via Neutron

Activation Analysis L. Viererbl, M. Vinš, A. Fuksa, J. Kučera, M. Koleška, Z. Lahodová, A.

Voljanskij 29 Optimizing the use of a Panoramic Dry-Storage Gamma Irradiator

Through the Implementation of an Automatic Loading System L. C. D. Ladeira; A. Z. Mesquita38 Pulse Shape Discrimination of the New Plastic Scintillators in Neutron-

Gamma Mixed Field Using Fast Digitizer Card A. Jančář, Z. Kopecký, J. Dressler, M. Veškrna, C. Granja, M. Solár39 Characterization of the Graphite Pile as the Source of Thermal

Neutrons M. Králík, A. Jančář, Z. Kopecký, J. Dressler, M. Veškrna


40 Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Rheological and Sensorial Properties of Honey Submitted to Medium Doses

A.D.T. Fabbri, J.A.M.Sagretti, S.F.Sabato46 Carbonate space porous media investigation before and after HCl

acidizing A.Paiva, A. C. Machado, A. Pepin, N. Bize-Forest, I. Lima, R. T. Lopes55 Ozone Rate Production at Cobalto-60 Facility Costa, F. E. Uzueli, D. H., Rela, P. R., Vasquez, P. A. S., Hamada, M. M.155 A Study on 3D NIPAM Gel Dosimeter for Five-Field IMRT Dose

Verification Yuan-Jen Chang, Chin-Hsing Chen, Bor-Tsung Hsieh, De-Shiou Chen, Yuk-

Wah Tsang168 Implementation of an automation system for manufacturing 3D

polymer gel dosimeters Ling-Ling Heieh, Chin-Hsing Chen, Bor-Tsung Hsieh, Yen-Chih Lin, Jay

Wu, Yuan-Jen Chang172 Electron beam irradiator for post-harvest processing of chestnut

fruits: technical parameters and feasibility A. L. Antonio, A. Bento, M. L. Botelho, B. Quintana, Z. Zimek175 A Novel Video-Based Optical CT Scanner Used in 3D Polymer Gel

Dosimeter Yuan-Jen Chang184 Cold Neutron Depth Profiling Technique for Studying Depth

Distribution of Lithium and Boron in Production and Real Samples Byung Gun Park, Gwang-Min Sun211 Detection of irradiated plant food supplement ingredients by

thermoluminescence technique C. Boniglia, B. Carratù, R. Gargiulo, S. Giammarioli, M. Mosca, M.C.

Quattrini, E. Bortolin264 Study and Characterization of Paraffins in Asphalt Binder by X-Ray

Diffraction S. R. Azeredo, M. R. Costa, L. F. M. Leite, L. M. G. Motta, D. Braz270 Evaluation of Formation Lithology with Logging While Drilling

(LWD) Tools with Neutron Radioisotope Sources Compared to Pulsed Neutron Generator Sources

Kyoung O. Lee, Avneet Sood, Robin P. Gardner290 Development of a New Thermoluminescent Phosphor Based on

LiF:Mg,Ti J. Azorín, P.R. González, I.B. Lozano, T. Riverac296 TL and EPR correlations in a silicate mineral – jadeite-like under

ionizing radiation and annealing conditions Renata F. Barbosa, Nilo F. Cano, Rainer A.S. Guttler, Shigueo Watanabe,

Fernando Reichmann317 Radiation induced luminescence in ceramic insulators of middle

voltage power networks A. Mandowski, R. Sobota, E. Mandowska, J. Kornatka

Program 11

4. monte CArlo methoDS AnD AppliCAtionS

9 Monte Carlo Method Applied to the Activity Determination in a 4πβ-γ

Software Coincidence System by Beta Channel Discrimination with Reposition

M. S. Dias, G. P. Correa and M. F. Koskinas 33 Evaluation of medical and occupational shielding in cerebral

angiography using Monte Carlo simulations and virtual anthropomorphic phantoms

William S. Santos, Lucio P. Neves, Ana P. Perini, Linda V.E. Caldas and Ana F. Maia

60 Effect of Soil Moisture on Hydrogen, Oxygen and Silicon Detection in Soil Samples

F. Z. Khiari, A. A. Naqvi and Khateeb-ur-Rehman 74 Cubic phantom for PET/CT dosimetry using Monte Carlo and OSL

dosimeters Walmir Belinato, William S. Santos, Divanizia N. Souza102 Effect of gold nanoparticles on the absorption of X-Rays driven

biological tissue Y. Berrezoug, A.S.A Dib103 Photoneutron and Gamma Capture Dose Equivalent Calculated in Patient

and in the Maze in the Radiation Therapy with High Energy Photons J. Ghassoun, N. Senhou, Z.F Ouhab, A. Jehouani111 Monte Carlo Calculations of Effective Doses in the Anthropomorphic

Phantom in an Environment of the Radon-Aerosol Chamber P. Otáhal, J. Šolc 116 Neutron Production from Flattening Filter Free High Energy Medical

Linac M. A. Najem, F.A. Abolaban, Z. Podolyák N. M. Spyrou130 Gamma Spectrometry Results Verification under Different Conditions

of High Radon Concentration in Radon-Aerosol Chamber Using MCNPX Model

Lenka Thinová, Jaroslav Šolc, Petr Otáhal, Kamila Johnová140 Dose Penumbras, Fragmental Tails, and RBEs for Various Ion Beams Y. S. Lin, C. C. Lee, T. C. Chao, C. J. Tung169 Computation Algorithm Development for NaI-detector Response

Function Seongjin Maeng, Sang Hoon Lee, HWANG HO KYUNG191 Characteristics of a Diagnostic Transmitted X-ray: X-ray Spectra,

Depth and Lateral Dose Distribution Hui-Yu Tsai, Yung-Chieh Lin, Bao-Yung Wang, Meei-Ling Jan210 Secondary Neutron Dose Simulation for Proton Therapy Tomas Urban212 Monte Carlo Simulation for Evaluation of the Radiation Dose

Distribution for Lesion Detection in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis L Rodrigues, L A G Magalhaes and D Braz


214 A Comparative Study of High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor Neutronic Parameters Using SCALE, MCNPX and MONTEBURNS

Rômulo V. Sousa, Clarysson A. M. Silva, Ângela Fortini, Francisco B. Fantecelle, Claubia Pereira, Antonella L. Costa, Maria A. F. Veloso

217 Characterisation of a Radionuclide Specific Laboratory Detection System for the Metallurgical Industry

Jaroslav Šolc, Pavel Dryák, Franz-Josef Maringer, Thierry Branger, Marie-Christine Lépy, Eduardo García-Toraño, Virginia Peyrés, Marco Capogni, Maria Sahagia, Branko Vodenik, Carlos Oliveira, Luis Portugal, Faidra Tzika, Guillaume Lutter, Laszlo Szucs, Zbigniew Tyminski, Oleksiy Burda, Dirk Arnold, Anton Švec, Teemu Siiskonen, Aleksi Mattila

220 Thorium and transuranic advanced fuel cycle evaluation in PWR using Monte Carlo Codes

Fabiana B. A. Monteiro, Ângela Fortini, Rochkhudson B. Faria, Flávio S. Queiroz, Clarysson A. M. Silva, Claubia Pereira, Antonella L. Costa, Maria A. F. Veloso

221 Methods of radiation fields and dose simulation in the NPPs areas for the accident scenarios

Jaroslav Kluson, Tomas Urban 233 Monte Carlo Study of the Secondary Neutral Radiation During Proton

Therapy at Chung Gung Memorial Hospital Proton Therapy Center Yung-Chieh Lin, Mei-Jyun Lin, Siou-Yin Cai, Tsi-Chian Chao, Chung-Chi

Lee, Chuan-Jong Tung, Hui-Yu Tsai242 Impact of the material composition on proton range variation – a

Monte Carlo study C. C. Lee, S. W. Wu, Tung, T. C. Chao243 Measurements and Monte Carlo simulations for 1-, 2-, 4-, 6- mm cones

for stereotactic radiosurgery C. C. Lee, I. C. Lin, C. J. Tung, T. C. Chao251 Accurate Simulations of TEPC Neutron Spectra using GEANT4 G.C. Taylor, N.P. Hawkes and A. Shippen 260 Dose-to-water and dose-to-medium conversion in photon dose calculation S.W. Wu, C.J. Tung, C.C. Lee, T.C. Chao261 The dual resolution Monte Carlo simulation for dose distribution of

proton beamlets using MCNPX 2.6.0 S.W. Wu, C.J. Tung, S. C. Wei, C.C. Lee, T.C. Chao 267 Comparison of a KAP meter and a PDC Behavior using Mathematical

Simulation in Reference Diagnostic Radiology Qualities A.J. Potiens Junior, N.A. Costa, E.L. Correa, V. Vivolo, M.P.A. Potiens 284 Improving simulation time on the MCNP code Renan O. Cunha, Claubia Pereira, Maria A. F. Veloso285 Monte Carlo Evaluation of Nanoparticle Impact on a KV X-ray

Irradiation Platform for Small Animals Shu-Ju Tu and Tsi-Chian Chao305 MOSFET detectors for verifying and validating Monte Carlo radiation

treatment planning in an anthropomorphic phantom Vicente Abella, Rafael Miró, Belén Juste, Gumersindo Verdú

Program 13

312 Evaluation of effective dose coefficients for age dependent ORNL phantoms from natural radioactivity in soil as a source of external exposure

Dragana Krstic and Dragoslav Nikezic 319 Dosimetric study of an X-ray room using Monte Carlo models and

experimental measurements A. Marconi, S. Gallardo, A. Querol, J. Ródenas , C. Alamán, S. Diez321 Monte Carlo Simulation Applied to the Characterization of an

Extrapolation Chamber for Beta Radiation Dosimetry F.P. Faria, S. Reynaldo, M.A.S. Lacerda, T.A. da Silva

13:30 - 15:00 Lunch break SeSSion e (ChAirmAn: JAmeS tiCkner)

15:00 - 15:30 Invited lecture 4Fricke-gel dosimetry in epithermal or thermal neutron beams of a research reactor Grazia Gambarini et al., Università degli Studi di Milano and INFN, Italy


10. rADiAtion ShielDing

24 Monte Carlo studies of multilayer shielding of radioactive sources Virginia Álvarez Sánchez, José Luis Contreras González, M. Paz Godino Gómez132 Shielded Source Analysis using Precalculated Library Estimates Thomas Wesley Holmes, Robin P. Gardner170 Neutron streaming along ducts and labyrinths at the JET biological

shielding: Effect of concrete composition T. Vasilopoulou, I. E. Stamatelatos, S. Conroy, B. Obryk, P. Bilski, S.

Popovichev, D. B. Syme, P. Batistoni, EFDA JET contributors205 Evaluation of X-ray spectra transmitted by different concrete

compositions P. R. Costa, D. V. Vieira, K. R. Ferreira, V. K. Naccache, S. Priszkulnik257 A comparative shielding study at ALBA Synchrotron facility

between Monte Carlo modeling and radiation monitors dosimetry measurements

A. Devienne, M. J. García, X. Queralt3 Shielding efficiency of lead zinc borate oxide glasses: Gamma and

neutron shield Vishwanath P. Singh, N. M. Badiger

8. DeteCtion of threAt mAteriAl AnD ContrABAnD

318 Third Generation X-ray Diffration Imaging and its applications G. Harding, J. P. Schlomka and H. Strecker

19.00 - 20.30 Conference concert: Auditorium Alfons Roig at the Faculty of Fine Arts San Carlos of the Universitat Politècnica de València


Wednesday 9 July 2014 8:00 - 17:00 Registration desk SeSSion f (ChAirmAn: peDro vAz)

8:00 - 8:30 Invited lecture 5Highlights and Changes in Radiation and Radioisotope ApplicationsRobin P. Gardner, CEAR, North Carolina State University, USA



66 Accurate Monte Carlo modeling of cyclotrons for optimization of

shielding and activation calculations in the biomedical field M. Marengo, A. Infantino, S. Baschetti, G. Cicoria, V. Longo Vaschetto, G.

Lucconi, P. Massucci, S. Vichi, F. Zagni, D. Mostacci72 Monte Carlo assisted design, development and characterization of an

industrial gamma-ray tomograph I. Meric, G. A. Johansen, S. Melo, I. Moreira, K. Røed118 Monte Carlo calculation of the spatial response (Modulated Transfer

Function) of a scintillation flat panel and comparison to experimental results

Paula Monasor, Belén Juste, Rafael Miró and Gumersindo Verdú119 Application of the FLUKA Monte Carlo code for Ion Beam Therapy A. Mairani, G. Battistoni, T. T. Böhlen, F. Cerutti, A. Ferrari, K. Parodi, P.

R. Sala, V. Patera248 Bremsstrahlung Contribution to Photon Transport in Coupled Photon-

Electron Problems J. E. Fernandez, V. Scot, E. Di Giulio, F. Salvat259 Study of several uncertainties in Monte Carlo shielding simulations for

proton therapy facilities V. De Smet, F. Stichelbaut, T. Vanaudenhove, G. De Lentdecker and I.

Gerardy 315 Uncertainty analysis in environmental radioactivity measurements

using the Monte Carlo code MCNP5 S. Gallardo, A. Querol, J. Ortiz, J. Ródenas and G. Verdú


Program 15

SeSSion g (ChAirmAn: DomiziAno moStACCi)

11:00- 12:30 Oral Presentations


77 Generalised Perturbation Method for Instrument Evaluation and

Optimisation using Monte Carlo transport James Tickner194 Monte Carlo study of the thyroid structural and morphological effects

on Iodine spectra measured by X-ray spectrometry F. Pozuelo, J. Baré, C. Licour, C. Greffe, R. Moreno-Reyes 231 Improvement of the detector resolution in x-ray spectrometry by using

the maximum entropy method J.E. Fernandez, V. Scot, E. Di Giulio, L. Sabbatucci 274 Effects of optical photon losses on plastic scintillator efficiency N. Maurissen, J. Baré, I. Gerardy, A. Peeters316 Using lattice tools for improving the HPGe detector efficiency

simulation with the Monte Carlo code MCNP5 S. Gallardo, A. Querol, J. Ródenas and G. Verdú143 Monte-Carlo Simulation of a new Type of Neutron Spectrometer Qibiao Wang, Xianguo Tuo, Jianbo Yang, Xu Wang


2. rADiAtion SourCeS AnD meASurementS for AppliCAtionS

10 Evaluation of BaSO4 Samples Doped with Different Concentrations of

Dy by the Optically Stimulated Luminescence Technique A.P. Perini, M.I. Teixeira, E.L. Gaiollo, L.P. Neves, M.C.F.C. Felinto, L.V.E.

Caldas23 Development of a radioactive aerosol facility for instrument calibration

at NPL H.C. Phillips, L. Perrie and J. C. J. Dean 28 Design and development of a pediatric phantom to entrance surface air

kerma measurements E. W. Martins and M. P.A. Potiens 47 X-ray Fluorescence Imaging Systems Applied in Prostate Samples R. G. Leitão, G. R. Pereira, I. Lima, A. P. Jr, P. A. V. R. Souza, M. J. Anjos,

L. E. Nasciutti, R. T. Lopes58 Standardization of 18F Radioactive Solution by Means of a Triple 4πβ-

γ Coincidence System M. F. Koskinas, I. T. Matos, T. S. Nascimento, I. M. Yamazaki, M. S. Dias 59 Primary standardization of 90Y radioactive solution by means of two

distinct methods M. F. Koskinas, T. S. Nascimento, I. T. Matos, I. M. Yamazaki, M. S. Dias


69 A comparative study of three ionizing chambers for measurements of personal dose equivalent, Hp(10)

C. Oliveira, J. Cardoso and H. Silva137 Production and Characterization of the H3BO3–Li2CO3-K2CO3-

MgO glass J. V. B. Valença, R. A. P. Oliveira, S. O. Souza 138 Conception and Construction of a Remote Probe for a Portable

Spectrometer using the Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Tecnique

Francisco Antonio Brandão Junior, Arno Heeren de Oliveira and Antonella Lombardi Costa

139 On the implementation of the ISO 4037 low energy reference X-rays in a calibration laboratory

M. T. T. Figueiredo, T. A. Da Silva142 A high speed nuclear signal acquisition system based on FPGA Xu Wang, Xianguo Tuo,Jianbo Yang 151 Pulsed EPR experiments for radical distributions analysis in alanine

samples exposed to photon beam M. Marrale, A. Barbon, A. Longo, M. Brustolon, P. Sharpe, M. Brai152 Dosimetric analysis of clinical carbon ion beams through alanine EPR

detectors M. Marrale, A.Carlino, M. Durante, M. Kramer, C. La Tessa, A. Longo, S.

Panzeca, E. Scifoni, M. Brai157 An on-line real-time environmental radiation monitoring information

platform Li Deng, Xianguo Tuo, Jianbo Yang158 Using NIPAM Gel to Verify the Dose Distributions in Intensity-

Modulated Radiation Therapy Treatment Plans H. Y. Chao, Y. W. Tsang, C. C. Chang, C. J. Chou, B. T. Hsieh159 The comparative response of Ge-doped silica optical fibers for high-

dose gamma irradiations A. Alawiah, M. N. Noramaliza, S. Bauk, H. A. Abdul Rashid, F. R. Mahamd

Adikan, G. A. Mahdiraji, F. Mohamed, S. Hashim and D. A. Bradley160 In-Situ Pipe Wall Thickness Measurement by Gamma-Ray

Transmission Technique Using Thickness Addition Method N. Chankow, C. Kongthanakana, A. Pattarasumunt and C. Polee161 Toward standardizing the Quality Control Procedures For Gamma

Cameras M A Alkhorayef, M A Alnaaimi, M O Omar, S Y Ibahim, M A Alduaij and D

A Bradley166 Prompt Gamma Ray Intensities Calculations from Chlorine Diffused

in Concrete Naqvi, A. A., Khateeb-ur-Rehman, M. Maslehuddin, O.S.B. Al-Amoudi189 Performance Validation of Effective Solid Angle Code for the

Efficiency Calculation of Voluminous Gamma-ray Source M.Y. Kang, J.H. Kim, H.D. Choi and G.M. Sun

Program 17

213 Study of errors using scintillation spectra unfolding for the calculation of photon field dosimetric characteristics

Jaroslav Kluson, Tomas Urban 239 Novel approaches in gamma-ray spectroscopy via digital signal

processing T. Papp and J.A. Maxwell255 Reconstruction of bremsstrahlung spectra from attenuation data using

generalized simulated annealing O. H. Menin, A. M. Costa, A. S. Martinez286 Visual detection of gamma radiation based on color changes in

carbonate glasses R. A. P. Oliveira, J. V. B. Valença, P. A. Santa-Cruz, H. J. Khoury, F.

d’Errico, S. O. Souza307 Radiactive waste control in decommissioning of nuclear facility Benjamin Mora Bastida

10. rADiAtion ShielDing

78 A new concept of the buildup factor for neutron transmission flux

through double bent duct Z. Faik Ouahab, J. Ghassoun, A. Jehouani 278 Experimental determination of spectra transmitted by mortar barite in

X-ray qualities applied in diagnostic radiology as shielding J. R. Almeida, T. Airton, F. G. S. Araújo, M. S. B. Nogueira, M. A. P. Santos

11. rADiAtion proteCtion

4 Radiation protection desing in diagnostic nuclear medicine in institute

of oncology of Vojvodina N. Todorovic 121 Non destructive radiological decontamination of building materials

P. Otáhal, J.Holeček 162 Dose and Impact Assessments of the Neutron Radiation Induced by the

High-energy Medical Linear Accelerator C. C. Yu, M. T. Liu, S. H. Huang, F. Y. Hsu167 Evaluation of the Medical Exposure Doses regarding the Dental

Examinations using different X-ray equipment Yi-Chi Liu, Keh-Shih Chuang, Li-Yen Chen, Fnag-Yuh Hsu192 Evaluation of Ambient and patient Doses in Radiology Departments K. Alzimami, A. Sulieman, T. Elhadi, E. Babikir, H. Omer197 Long term measurements of cosmic radiation doses onboard the

European Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS): DOSIS and DOSIS-3D experiments

P. Bilski, T. Berger, M. Hajek, I. Ambrožová, J. Pálfalvi, F. Vanhavere, S. Kodaira, E. Yukihara, R. Gaza, T. Horwacik, G. Reitz for the DOSIS and DOSIS-3D Collaborations


232 The actual in vivo methods for registration of incorporated in human body radionuclides with expert whole body counter applications: practice and experience.

V. Pikta, V. Vasylenko, L. Litvinets, O. Perevoznikov279 Experimental determination of spectra transmitted by biological

materials in X-ray qualities applied in diagnostic radiology M. A. F. Zenóbio, E. G. Zenóbio, T. A. Silva, M.S. Nogueira 289 Fading Test of SAAD-POSL Method for Retrospective Accident

Dosimetry by using Building Materials M. J. Kim, Y. J. Lee, J. I. Lee, J. L. Kim, D. G. Hong314 Radiation doses and attributed cancer risk to adult patients

undergoing computed tomography examinations I. Suliman, Hajir S. Al-Hamrashdi, K. Alzimami, A. Sulieman

13:30 - 15:00 Lunch break

18.00 - 21.30 Conference excursion: Albufera Lake (including boat trip through the lake and informal dinner [tapas])

Program 19

Thursday 10 July 2014 8:00 - 17:00 Registration desk SeSSion h (ChAirmAn: lADiSlAv muSílek)

8:00 - 8:30 Invited lecture 6Radiological Protection, Safety and Security Issues in the Industrial and Medical Applications of Radiation SourcesPedro Vaz, Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal


11. rADiAtion proteCtion

105 Monte Carlo Simulation with X-Ray Reflections for the Radiation

Protection Design of Synchrotron Lightsources S. Xiao, S. Rokni 156 Surface Dose Rate Distributions of the Spent Fuel Dry Storage Cask

System at the First Nuclear Power Plant in Taiwan Y. S. Huang, R. J. Sheu164 Analysis of radionuclide concentration in air released through the

stack of a radiopharmaceutical production facility based on a medical cyclotron

M. Giardina, E. Tomarchio, D. Greco 193 Radiological risk from Thoron, a case study: the particularly radon-

prone area of Bolsena, and the lesson learned G. Cinelli, A. Perghem, L. Tositti, B. Capaccioni, D. Mostacci313 Treatment and discharge of nuclear reactor aqueous effluents José Tomás Ruiz Martínez, Guillermo Baeza Oliete, Cristina Serrano Gil


11 ASTM F792, “Standard Practice for Evaluating the Imaging Performance of Security X-Ray Systems:” Its Trifurcation

L.T. Hudson, J.L. Glover, N.G. Paulter, Jr., R.E. Tosh124 A Simulation Study of Fast Neutron Interrogation for Standoff

Detection of Improvised Explosive Devices S. A. Heider and W.L. Dunn324 Use of GEANT4 for understanding the cosmic muon effect in the

background of a Si/Si coincidence measurement A. Cagniant, G. Le Petit, G. Douysset and P. Gross



SeSSion J (ChAirmAn: roBin p. gArDner)

11:00 - 11:30 Invited lecture 7Environmental Radioactivity Measurements and Applications – Current status and future trendsMarios Anagnostakis, Nuclear Engineering Department, National Technical University of Athens, Greece.


6. uSe of rADiAtion in environmentAl SCienCeS

30 A radiological assessment of naturally occurring and anthropogenic

radioactivity across Kuwait using high-resolution gamma-ray spectrometry

A. D. Bajoga, N. Alazemi, P. H. Regan, D.A. Bradley34 Characterization of Coal and Charcoal by Alpha-Particle and Gamma-

Ray Spectrometry A.M. Carrasco Lourtau, M.P. Rubio Montero, M. Jurado Vargas129 IAEA Initiatives in Facilitating Applications of Radiation Technology

for Environmental Remediation Sunil Sabharwal, Agnes Safrany, Meera Venkatesh183 Application of k0-Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis to Geological

Samples Gwang-Min Sun, Eunji Lee, Hani Lee, Jong Hwa Moon, W.S. Cheong


5. BiologiCAl AnD meDiCAl AppliCAtionS of rADiAtion

64 Development of a phantom for ophthalmic beta source applicator

quality control using TL dosimetry N. A. Barbosa; L. A. R. da Rosa; D. Braz67 Structure and Composition of Urinary Stones Using Phase Contrast

Microtomography and Synchrotron X-Ray Diffraction M.V. Colaço, L. Kuplich, L.P. Nogueira, R.A.S. Pinto, F.B. Carrerete, F.N.

Costa, D. Braz, R. Droppa Jr, G. Tromba and R.C. Barroso73 Elemental Mapping in Bones after Chemotherapy Treatment for

Breast Cancer: A Study Using Synchrotron X-ray Microfluorescence A. Pickler; D. Braz; R. Alessio; G. Sena; A. P. Almeida; C. Mota; A.

Mantuano; L. P.Nogueira; R.C. Barroso79 Application of X-Ray Phase Contrast Microtomography Using

Synchrotron Radiation to Improve the Visualization of External and Internal Structures of Rhodnius prolixus

G. Sena, A.P. Almeida, D. Braz,, L.P. Nogueira, M.V. Colaço, J. Soares, S.C. Cardoso, E.S. Garcia, P. Azambuja, M.S. Gonzalez, S. Mohammadi, G. Tromba and R.C. Barroso

Program 21

86 Studying the Effects of Chemotherapy in Cortical and Trabecular Microarchitecture of Rat Femora Using Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Microtomography

R. Alessio, L. P. Nogueira, A. P. Almeida, M. V. Colaço, A. Mantuano, C. L. Mota, D. Braz, C. E. de Almeida, G. Tromba and R. C. Barroso

91 Energy dispersive x-ray microdi_raction of biological tissues by conventional excitation

C.M. Sosa, M.A. Valentinuzzi, M. Poletti, R. D. Perez100 Synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction as a tool to study

N-acylhydrazone derivatives compounds I.T.S. Bastos, F.N. Costa, T.F. Silva, E.J. Barreiro, L.M. Lima, F.F. Ferreira,

D. Braz, L. Kuplich, M.V. Colaço and R.C. Barroso104 Evaluation of the errors obtained in a radiopharmaceutical activity

measurement using a switch pre-set for another radioisotope E. L. Correa; L. T. Kuahara; M. P. A. Potiens174 Pediatric dosimetry in neonatal intensive care unit A. P. Bunick, H. R. Schelin, S. A. Paschuk, V. Denyak , J. A. Ledesma, D.

Filipov, L. E. Porto, H. Khoury, S. Possas178 Investigating the potential use of three positron annihilation of 89Zr

isotope as a diagnostic technique for clinical tumour hypoxia tool in positron emission tomography imaging

K. S. Alzimami, M. A. Alkhorayef, A. Ma, S. A. Sassi and N.M. Spyrou190 Evaluation of Patient Doses in Certain Projection Radiography

Procedures A. Sulieman, K. Alzimami, E. Mohamed- Ahmed, H. Osman, H.Omer208 Evaluation of Kerma-Area Product in the Pediatric Patients Subjected

to Fluoroscopy Upper GI Series D. Filipov; H.R. Schelin; L.R. Hirsch; V. Deniyak; S.A. Paschuk; A.

Legnani; J.A. Ledesma; J.G. Tilly Jr; A.P. Bunik; L.E. Porto; H.J. Khoury216 A physiological model for the [7(N)-3H]-cholesterol dosimetry A.S. Oliveira, M.M. Hamada, C.H. Mesquita219 Assessment of Effective Dose in Pediatric Patients Undergoing a Skull

Computed Tomography Exam L.E. Porto; S.A. Paschuk ; A. Bunick; E. Milhoretto; L.R. Hirsch; H.R.

Schelin; D.Filipov; B. Figueiredo; V. Deniyak; A. Legnani; J. Ledesma; J. Tilly Jr; J.Ferreira; H. Khoury

245 Improvement of mammographic images using Biorthogonal Wavelet Transform and Anisotropic Diffusion Model

Hamona N. Santos, André L. Nogueira, Rogério Machado, Susana O. Souza

247 A Discussion on Different Parameters for the Image Quality Analysis from Gamma-ray Computed Tomography.

C. H de Mesquita, D.V.S. Carvalho, A. F. Velo, V.A.P. de Macedo, M.M. Hamada

252 Correction for inhomogeneity in the analytical anisotropic algorithm C. G. Baptista; H.R. Schelin; V. Deniyak; D. Soboll; S.A. Paschuk


271 Estimation of Patient and Staff radiation Doses during Urethrography Procedures

H. Gabir, K.Alzimami, E.Babikir, A.Sulieman275 Study of tomographic images of breast tissues obtained by Compton

scattering M. Antoniassi , A. Brunetti, M.E. Poletti 280 Dosimetry and image quality in digital mammography facilities digital

in the state of minas gerais, Brazil S. D. da Silva, G. S. Joana, B. B. de Oliveira , M. A. de Oliveira, M. S.

Nogueira 288 Spectral reconstruction of dental X-ray tubes using Laplace inverse

transform of the attenuation curve A. Malezan, M.E. Poletti, M. Antoniassi, L.D. Albino, A. Tomal, P.C.A.

Watanabe299 Characterization of Small Photon Beams using Radiochromic Film

EBT2 García O.A., Lárraga J.M., Rivera T.300 Experimental evaluation of the image quality and dose in digital

mammography: influence of x-ray spectra A. Tomala, M.C. Silvab, A.M.M.M. Pérezc, A. Malezanc, M.E. Polettic322 Radiation Levels in Patients Undergoing Chest X-ray Examinations P.M.C. Oliveira ; P.C. Santana; M.A.S. Lacerda ; T.A. Silva 323 Radiation Levels of PET-CT Exam for Male Oncologic Diagnosis P.C. Santana, ; P.M.C. Oliveira ; A.P. Mourão; F.D. Bernardes , M.

Mamede ; T.A. Silva


42 Activity concentration evaluations of the 238U and 232Th decay chains

across Northern Kuwait N. Alazemi, A,D. Bajoga, H. Shams, P. H. Regan, D.A. Bradley48 Soil-to-plant transfer factors for radionuclides in samples of Melissa

officinalis (Lemon balm) commonly used as a medicinal plant F. V. Sussa, M. M. Alencar, B. P. Mazzilli, P. S. C. Silva 61 Prompt Gamma Ray Analysis of Soil Samples A. A. Naqvi, F. Z. Khiari, Khateeb-ur-Rehman, A. H. Isab, M. Raashid96 X-ray Computed Tomography in Dendrochronology Studies S. Stuchebrov, A. Batranin, S. Bondarenko, V. Sapozhnikova99 Environmental radioactivity measurement by NaI(Tl) calibrated with

Geant 4 simulation Jan Hansman, Jovana Nikolov, Sofija Forkapic, Dusan Mrdja, Kristina

Bikit, Jaroslav Slivka, Natasa Todorovic, Istvan Bikit 107 Radon Concentration in Soil Gas of Metropolitan Region of Belo

Horizonte, Brazil: Correlations with Pedologies, Permeability and Natural Radionuclides

E. Lara, Z. Rocha, A. Oliveira

Program 23

240 3D Micro-Architecture Investigation of Microbial Mats S. Pennafirme, A. Machado, M. A. C. Crapez, R. T. Lopes, I. Lima269 Radiological Monitoring of the Area Surrounding the Nuclear Power

Plant Temelín, Czech Republic L. Thinová, J. Klusoň, L. Dragounová292 Estimates of Committed Effective Doses to Population from Common

Types of Cereal Flours in Oman I.I. Suliman, Hilal AL-Zeheimi, Noura M. AL-Makhmari, A. Gismelseed293 Natural Radioactivity and Associated External Gamma Dose Rates in

Farm Soil from Al-Batinah Region, Oman I.I. Suliman, Alia S. Al-Makhmari, Hilal AL-Zeheimi, A. Gismelseed326 Determination of radon flux density, based on the measurement of

values activity of Ra222 in soil gas. N. Ryzhakova, X. Shilova 327 Measurement of diffusion and emanation coefficients of radon under

natural conditions N. Ryzhakova, I. Klyuchnikova


98 Estimation of U enrichement by Geant 4 simulation and in situ gamma

ray spectrometry D. Mrdja, K. Bikit, J. Slivka, J. Nikolov, S. Forkapic, N. Todorovic, M.

Veskovic, I. Bikit141 A Non-Intrusive X-Ray/Gamma-Ray Transmission Technique for

Identifying Liquid in Unopened Bottles P. Orachorn, N. Chankow, N. Tonthong149 Rapid Method for Material Interrogation Using a Dense Plasma Focus

Device M. I. Ismail, W. L. Dunn, A. E. Mohamed

13:30 - 15:00 Lunch break SeSSion k (ChAirmAn: Sergio gAllArDo)

15:00 - 15:30 Invited lecture 8Radiation Dose Measurements in Pediatric Radiology Hugo R. Schelin, Federal University of Technology - Paraná, Brazil



49 Soft Tissue Measurement of Arsenic and Selenium in an Animal Model using Portable X-ray Fluorescence

David E.B. Fleming, John W. Groves, Mihai R. Gherase, Graham N. George, Ingrid J. Pickering, Olena Ponamarenko, George Langan, Julian E. Spallholz, Mohammad Alauddin, Habibul Ahsan, Selim Ahmed, and Paul F. La Porte


83 Hybrid Registration of PET/CT in Thoracic Region with Pre-filtering PET Sinogram

S.S. Mokri; M.I. Saripan A.J. Nordin M.H. Marhaban S. Hashim93 The feasibility of in vivo quantification of bone-gadolinium in human

by prompt gamma neutron activation analysis following gadolinium-based contrast-enhanced MRI

F. Mostafaei, F. E. McNeill, D. R. Chettle , M. D. Noseworthy , W. V. Prestwich

163 A new approach to THERP technique for human error assessments in radiation therapy

F. Castiglia, M. Giardina, E. Tomarchio185 A Pilot Study Measuring Aluminum in Bone in Alzheimer’s and

Referent Subjects: Work in Progress H. Katalmohseni, D. Cowan, D.R. Chettle, A. Pejović Milić, N.D. Priest, W.

Matysiak, J.Z. Atanackovic, S.H. Byun, M.J. Inskip, W.V. Prestwich188 Assessment of Patient Effective and Organ Doses During Endoscopic

Retragrade Challangiopancreatography A. Sulieman, M. Elzaki , K. Alzimami, H. Omer276 Development of a program for automatic evaluation of

microcalcifications, masses and fibers of a breast phantom Viloria C. M., Nogueira M. S.

20.00 – 24.00: Conference dinner: Las Arenas Restaurant, (Eugenia Viñes 22 Valencia)

Program 25

Friday 11 July 2014 SeSSion l (ChAirmAn: Jorge e. fernánDez)

8:00 - 8:30 Invited lecture 9Application of X-Ray Fluorescence in Investigation of Photographic HeritageT. Čechák, I. Kopecká, T. Trojek, T. Štanzel, H. Bártová, Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, CTU Prague, Czech Republic



41 Boiler leak detection in CCGT power stations utilizing short lived

radiopharmaceuticals D. Watkins, M. Joyce301 Evaluation of Carbon Matrix Effect for Boron Quantification in

Thermal Neutron Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis Dong-Keun Cho, Gwang-Min Sun


80 Characterisation of amorphous thermoluminescence dosimeters for patient dose measurement in x-ray diagnostic procedures

Noramaliza M.Noor, Alawiah Ariffin, Hairul Azhar A. R, Mohd Jamil Maah, D A Bradley

122 FTIR characterization of a medical grade polyethylene for industrial radiation dosimetry

Khaled Farah, Arbi Mejri, Faouzi Hosni, Ahmed Hichem Hamzaoui144 A novel method for detecting a nuclear pulse signal Jiao Mo, Xianguo Tuo, Jianbo Yang


187 Environmental 238U, 232Th and 40K concentration measurements in an area of high level natural background radiation at Negeri Sembilan, Malayisa.

Nor Eliana Norbani, Nazaratul Ashif Abdullah Salim, David A. Bradley, Ahmad Taufek Abdul Rahman

266 Evaluation of natural radionuclides in Brazilian underground mines T. O. Santos, Z. Rocha, V. de Vasconcelos, G. B.D. Araujo, E.G. Lara, P.

Cruz, V. A. Gouvea, J. B. Siqueira, A. H. de Oliveira



SeSSion m (ChAirmAn: rAfAel miró)

11:00 - 11:30 Invited lecture 10Contrast enhancement of Electronic Portal ImagesSergio Diez, S. Sánchez, Servicio de Radiofísica y PR, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Spain

11: 30 - 12:30 Oral Presentations


176 Monte Carlo planar doses dosimetric study of the new BEBIG 60Co

source for high dose rate brachytherapy L. T. Campos, C.E.V. de Almeida186 Application of Ge-doped Silica Glass Optical Fibre to study the effects

of tissue inhomogeneities on radiotherapy dose distributions Nurul Arina Zahaimi, Hafiz Zin, Mohd Haris Ridzuan Ooi Abdullah,

Ahmad Lutfi Abdul Rahman, David Andrew Bradley, Ahmad Taufek Abdul Rahman

241 Relation between radiation doses in computed tomography, corporal evaluation and anthropomorphic parameters

M. E. S. Abrantes; W. F. Felix; A. H. de Oliveira273 Preliminary Comparative Study between 18F and 89Zr PET/CT

Imaging Protocols for Tumor Diagnosis and Immunotherapy Planning Sitah Alenazi, Salim Sassi, Magdi Ghanamm, and Khalid Alzimami

12:30 – 13: 00 Closing ceremony by the Research Vice-Rector of the UPV

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