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Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory
By Dr. Faycal Kharfi , Ms. Naziha Hachouf , Prof. Ahmed Boucenna
Submited on: 03 Mar 2012 03:31:11 PM GMT
Published on: 04 Mar 2012 08:01:56 AM GMT
 
Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory
Posted by Dr. Max Rodriguez on 09 Mar 2012 01:02:44 AM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? Yes
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Good paper, well structured and with suitable illustrations. I think that the second part of the paper concerning neutron imaging can be removed because it concern an imaging technique that cannot be applied directly in medicine expect for the analysis of some biological samples.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Radiology

  • How to cite:  Rodriguez M .Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory [Review of the article 'Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory ' by Boucenna A].WebmedCentral 2012;3(3):WMCRW001571
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Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory
Posted by Dr. Lopez Fereirra on 08 Mar 2012 02:37:25 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    A very informative article presenting some new ideas for the utilization of DPF neutron source in BNCT and neutron imaging. The English of the manuscript is acceptable but I think that it can be improved much more.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    General Medicine and Radiology

  • How to cite:  Fereirra L .Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory [Review of the article 'Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory ' by Boucenna A].WebmedCentral 2012;3(3):WMCRW001569
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Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory
Posted by Dr. Kumar Kachmaz on 07 Mar 2012 04:51:27 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Excellent technical article including a lot of very interesting information. The utilization of such Plasma Focus Device as a mobile neutron source will certainly constitute an advantageous and interesting alternative for the application of BNCT. Concerning the manuscript, the illustration containing formula and equations is slightly unreadable and must be improved in term of resolution. 

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    medical physics and radiation therapy

  • How to cite:  Kachmaz K .Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory [Review of the article 'Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory ' by Boucenna A].WebmedCentral 2012;3(3):WMCRW001566
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Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory

Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory
Posted by Dr. Saleh Nasri on 28 Mar 2012 02:07:29 AM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Paper well structured presenting design of BNCT and imaging systems that can implemented around a Plasma Focus Neutron Source. I agree with the authors that the problem of neutron yield must be resolved before using such source for BNCT. In this case the proposed solutions are available and can be considered.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    General aspect

  • How to cite:  Nasri S .Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory [Review of the article 'Feasibility of BNCT and Neutron Imaging with 1Hz, 5kJ Plasma Focus Neutron Source at the ICTP-MLAB Laboratory ' by Boucenna A].WebmedCentral 2012;3(3):WMCRW001632
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