Editorial

?New Challenges for Electricity Generation: The Intersection of AI and Nuclear Power?

                M. Constantin

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n  ? Lightbridge Fuel – Monolithic, Metallic, Multi-Lobed, and Helically Twisted Fuel Rods
for use in Water-Cooled Reactors   ?

            S. Holcombe, A. Mushakov, J. Fornof, M. Mladin, ?t. Dulugeac, G. Budriman, D. Ionescu, D. Oproiu

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n  ? Burnup Penalties for some ATF Fuel Options in a CANDU Type Reactor  ?

            I. Prodea, M.R. V?duva

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n  ? Integration of Statistical Techniques in the Analysis of Experimental Fracture Mechanics Datafor the CANDU Pressure Tube, Zr-2.5%Nb Alloy ?

            L. Stoica, V. Radu, D. Toma, Al. Jinga, M. Matei, V. Olaru

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n  ? Influence of the Absorbent Elements (Gd₂O₃) Distribution in an iPWR Type Fuel Assembly
on the Cell Neutronic Parameters  ?

            G.R. Bezdedeanu, C.A. M?rgeanu, A. ?erb?nescu

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n  ? Study to Implement 3D Stress-Strain Analysis at Various Temperatures for Standardized Tensile Tests
on Gen IV Structural Materials ?

            D. Toma, N. Bizon, Al. Toma, Al. Jinga, V. Olaru, M. Matei, A. Popa, G. B?dulescu

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n  ? Study of Lead-Exposed 316l Steel using the Small Punch Test Method  ?

            V. Olaru, L. Stoica, Al. Jinga, D. Toma, M. Matei, A. Popa

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n  ? Preliminary Analysis of ALFRED under Seismic Scenario?

            G. Khalil Youssef, M. Caramello, F. Gianetti

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n  ? Efforts to Achieve Harmonization in the Licensing of Fission and Fusion Power Plants  ?

            M. Ni?oi, A. Ikonomopoulos, E. Urbonavi?ius, L. Cizelj, M. Urši?

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n  ? Non-Destructive Analysis for Characterisation of Materials found Outside the Regulatory Control  ?

            Al.-F. Berevoianu-Mira, L.-M. Ganea, D. Stanciu, D. Iancu, A.I. Apostol

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n  ?Residue-Free Nuclear Fuel Production at IPEN, Brazil  ?

            R.H.L. Garcia, Y. Kodama, G.C. Conturbia, S.N. Guilhen

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Editorial policy and practices

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Instructions for authors

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