IAEA Updates Ι Publications Responsibilities and Functions of a Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organization describes a set of responsibilities, functions and activities that States can use as guidance for establishing a nuclear energy programme implementing organization (NEPIO) and ensuring its effectiveness. This revision incorporates lessons learned from integrated nuclear infrastructure review missions and IAEA technical assistance activities. It attempts to clarify that there are many ways to structure a NEPIO and that each could result in the successful execution of all functions and activities. Several case studies are included. Consistent with the revision of IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-G-3.1 (Rev. 1) Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power published in 2015, this publication recognizes that the NEPIO plays an important and evolving role in each of the three phases of nuclear power infrastructure development. IAEA Nuclear Energy Series; ISBN: 978-92-0-100619-6; English Edition; 36.00 euro; 2019
Certification of Trace Element Mass Fractions in Marine Sediment IAEA-475 describes the production of new certified reference materials (CRM) for trace element mass fractions in a sediment matrix in accordance with the requirements of international guidelines for the production and characterization of CRMs. Eight laboratories with demonstrated measurement capabilities participated in the characterization of the sediment sample. The IAEA-475 sediment sample was produced in the frame of a Peaceful Uses Initiative project for the production of a CRM for trace elements and organic contaminants in marine sediment from the Pacific. IAEA Analytical Quality in Nuclear Applications Series No. 62; English Edition; 2020
Guidance Framework for Testing the Sterile Insect Technique as a Vector Control Tool against Aedes-Borne Diseases is intended to be a comprehensive guide for programme managers tasked with recommending a “go/no-go” decision on testing, full deployment and scale-up of the sterile insect technique (SIT) in regions of the world affected by diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. This guidance document will inform stakeholders and all persons involved with SIT testing on vectors of human diseases about how to plan, develop, test and evaluate the impacts of the technology against Aedes mosquitoes, the main vectors of dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika. The nine chapters of this document cover the processes for decision support—including risk assessment and regulatory aspects, technical aspects (e.g., insect mass rearing), entomological and epidemiological indicators, as well as community involvement, cost effectiveness and programme monitoring and evaluation. WHO & IAEA; ISBN: 978-92-4-000238-8; English Edition; 2020
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