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Non-integral geometry: Additional term fA as a regularizing term
In the present paper, we first describe the principal basis of non-integral geometry. Non-integral geometry is a new field of generalized function (distribution) theory, where the effects breaking the symmetry of integration measure have been investigated. In turn, the non-symmetric integration measure (the non-invariant measure) leads to the complex form of the universal, dimension-independent inverse operator with the additional contributions compared to the methods of integral geometry. The additional term with the complex integration measure serves to the extension that improves the image reconstruction procedure. Then, we prove that this additional term fA in the universal inverse Radon transforms plays a role of the regularizing contribution. In particular, we show that owing to the presence of fA, the corresponding complex singularities can be eliminated in the image reconstruction process.
Methodology, applications, and results of dielectric track detectors in heavy nuclei identification
The results of the research partnership between the Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (FLNR JINR) and the Laboratory of Fundamental Particles of the Lebedev Physical Institute (LFP LPI) are presented. The publication focuses on two areas: the search for tracks of superheavy nuclei in pallasite meteorites (OLIMPIYA experiment) and testing of various dielectric materials (glasses and micas) as detectors of heavy charged particles.
Multivariate amplitude analysis of the cascade particle decays based on the Nearest Neighbors fitting
The Nearest Neighbors estimation of likelihood is implemented for the multivariate amplitude analysis of the cascades of particle decays. In this approach Monte Carlo simulated events that are used to describe data are assigned weights dependent on the parameters of the theoretical fitting model. Each of such weighted events is considered as contributing to N-dimensional probability density function (p.d.f.) in its neighborhood in the parameter space. No analytic p.d.f. or cpu-intensive re-generation of N-dimensional p.d.f. at each fit step are required. The method allows accurate accounting for reconstruction effects, demands modest cpu resources and can be effectively multi-threaded. General setup of the fit as well as toy example of the amplitude analysis of B-meson decays are demonstrated.
Issue 7 (Volume 3) 2026
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Pulsed fast reactors
In 1960, the world’s first pulsed fast nuclear reactor (IBR) was created at JINR. The second-generation IBR-2 reactor has been in operation since 1984. An analysis of the distinctive characteristics of the IBR-type reactors is presented, the main one of which is related to the instabilities of power fluctuations. A description of the conceptual design of a third-generation NEPTUN reactor is proposed, which solves the problem of instabilities and opens up new possibilities for neutron beam research.
Classification of muon tracks from charmonium decays and pion tracks in the model of the SPD detector using neural networks
The Machine Learning (ML) approaches were applied to particle identification in the simulation of the Spin Physics Detector (SPD) at the NICA Collider. The results of the identification of muon tracks originating from charmonia decays and pion tracks in the intermediate momenta region (1.5–2.5 GeV/c) are presented. The obtained classifier accuracy is 77% while preserving 99% of muons and rejecting 48% of pions. The efficiency of developed binary classifier is demonstrated through background suppression in J/ψ → µµ decays.
Temperature-dependent conformational changes of amyloid-β42 in DPPC bilayers
The conformational behavior of the amyloid-β42 (Aβ42) peptide is strongly influenced by the physical state of its surrounding lipid environment. The effect of temperature on the Aβ42 structure within dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) bilayers was investigated using circular dichroism (CD), Raman spectroscopy, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The study examined two thermal phases: room temperature (RT =∼ (25±2)◦C), corresponding to the gel phase of DPPC, and (48±2)◦C, representing the fluid phase above the lipid transition temperature. The CD spectroscopy measurements indicated a clear temperature-dependent structural transition of the peptide. At RT, Aβ42 exhibited a conformation enriched in β structures, while at (48±2)◦C, the spectra revealed a notable increase in α-helical content, reflecting enhanced backbone organization under fluid-phase conditions. Raman spectral analysis supported this trend by demonstrating an increased contribution of α-helical components accompanied by a reduction in β-strand features upon heating. Minor variations in lipid vibrational markers further suggested greater acyl-chain flexibility and bilayer fluidity in the high-temperature state. Furthermore, MD simulations revealed enhanced α-helical content and deeper peptide insertion within the disordered bilayer compared with the ordered gel phase. The findings from experimental and computational investigations demonstrate that membrane fluidization above the DPPC phase transition favors α-helical stabilization of Aβ42, emphasizing temperature as a key parameter governing peptide–lipid conformational equilibria. The results obtained provide a fundamental framework for understanding how thermal conditions modulate amyloid-membrane interactions, which is essential for elucidating the early molecular events associated with amyloid-related pathologies.
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On 16 September 2025, the first meeting of the International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) of the Natural Science Review journal, published by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, took place at the JINR International Conference Centre in a hybrid format.
In honour of the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, which will be celebrated on 26 March 2026, Natural Science Review is launching the submission of articles for the journal's Special Issue.
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