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June 7, 2022
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Characterization of a novel material to be used as bolus in radiotherapy with electrons

Publicated to:Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 183 110154- - 2022-05-01 183(), DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2022.110154

Authors: Diaz-Merchan, J A; Martinez-Ovalle, S A; Vega-Carrillo, H R

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Ctr Cancerol Boyaca, Ave Univ 46-71, Tunja, Boyaca, Colombia - Author
Univ Autonoma Zacatecas, Unidad Acad Estudios Nucl, C Cipres 10, Zacatecas 98060, Zac, Mexico - Author
Univ Pedag & Tecnol Colombia, Grp Fis Nucl Aplicada & Simulac, Ave Cent Norte 39-115, Tunja, Boyaca, Colombia - Author

Abstract

Features of new material to be used as bolus in external radiotherapy were determined and their performance were evaluated. The characterization was carried out using Monte Carlo methods with the Geant4 code where the Percentage Depth Dose (PDD) due to electrons was estimated. In the Monte Carlo model the linear accelerator head was included. Calculated results were experimentally validated with measurements made for 6, 9, 12 and 16 MeV electron beams. The key characteristics of the implemented material were identified, guaranteeing a low cost bolus, easy to be customized and to be used in clinical applications. In comparison with commercial ma-terials the new materials are superior from the cost to the effectiveness of their use in clinical treatments.

Keywords

BolusElectronsGeant4HumansMaterialsMonte carloMonte carlo methodParticle acceleratorsPercentage depth dosePostmastectomyRadiometryRadiotherapyRadiotherapy dosageSimulationSkin neoplasmsTherapy

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Applied Radiation And Isotopes due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2022, it was in position 16/34, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Nuclear Science & Technology. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q3 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Radiation.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 2.1, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Aug 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-08-04, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 2

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-08-04:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 13 (PlumX).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Colombia; Mexico.