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World J Radiol. Jun 28, 2025; 17(6): 105728
Published online Jun 28, 2025. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v17.i6.105728
Advances in dual energy computed tomography approach for proton stopping power ratio computation in radiotherapy
Charles Ekene Chika
Charles Ekene Chika, Department of Mathematics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria
Author contributions: Chika CE conceptualized and wrote the manuscript as well as completed all the research and manuscript process.
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Corresponding author: Charles Ekene Chika, PhD, Department of Mathematics, University of Nigeria, Obukpa Road, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria. charles.chika@unn.edu.ng
Received: February 5, 2025
Revised: March 14, 2025
Accepted: May 24, 2025
Published online: June 28, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This literature presents different methods of calculating proton stopping power ratio using dual energy computed tomography data. It outlines the implementation of different algorithms, review different research works and propose further research works that need to be carried out to facilitate the clinical implementation of dual energy computed tomography approach to improve ion therapy.