Statistical analysis and radiological risk assessment of 226Ra, 232Th, 40K, and 137Cs in the sediments of Boğaçay, Antalya”

Özaydın Özkara R., Boztosun İ., Eke C.

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10967-025-10425-3
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Analytical Abstracts, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, INSPEC, Metadex, Pollution Abstracts, Public Affairs Index, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Environmental radioactivity, Gamma spectrometry, Radiological hazard parameters, Sediment
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study evaluated the seasonal distribution of natural (226Ra, 232Th, 40K) and artificial (137Cs) radionuclides in sediments from Boğaçay, assessing the associated radiological risks in the region. Results indicate a significant decrease in both natural and artificial radioactivity levels during high-flow periods. The influence of seasonal hydrological changes on radionuclide accumulation and distribution was demonstrated, providing novel and original data for an ecologically sensitive coastal river system. These findings offer valuable insights for environmental radioactivity monitoring and regional risk management.