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Galina Yakubova
Soil Dynamics Research
Research Soil Scientist

Phone: (334) 844-4741 ext. 2758
Fax: (334) 844-4740

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Projects
Sustaining Productivity and Ecosystem Services of Agricultural and Horticultural Systems in the Southeastern United States
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441163
USDA ARS Research Apprenticeship Program at University of Texas at Arlington - Auburn
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444804

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Measuring and mapping soil moisture in agricultural fields by neutron-gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Soil chemistry determinations using neutron-gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Soil mapping for carbon sequestration and regenerative agriculture using gamma analysis technology - (Abstract Only)
Neutron-gamma soil elemental content determination for field mapping - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2023. Neutron-gamma soil elemental content determination for field mapping [ABSTRACT]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2023.
Mobile inelastic neutron scattering (MINS) system - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2023. Mobile inelastic neutron scattering (MINS) system [ABSTRACT]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, Oct 29 - Nov 1 2023.
Neutron gamma analysis of soil carbon: post-irradiation physicochemical effects Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Neutron gamma analysis of soil carbon: post-irradiation physicochemical effects. Environmental Technology & Innovation. 31:103219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2023.103219.
Measuring and mapping subsurface soil elemental distribution using neutron-gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Measuring and mapping subsurface soil elemental distribution using neutron-gamma analysis [abstract]. 2nd Global Summit on Earth Science and Climate Change (Adv. ESCC 2023), London, UK, September 14-15, 2023.
Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination [abstract]. 2nd Global Summit on Earth Science and Climate Change (Adv. ESCC 2023), London, UK, September 14-15, 2023.
Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination and mapping - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination and mapping [abstract]. International Conference on Nuclear Engineering Systems, Applications and Innovations (ICNESAI), San Francisco CA. 7-8 June.
Neutron-gamma soil analysis for digital agriculture Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Neutron-gamma soil analysis for digital agriculture. In Shamshiri, R.R., Shafian S., editors. Digital Agriculture, Methods and Applications. Rijeka, Croatia: IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.102128.
Neutron-gamma technologies for carbon sequestration assessments - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Neutron-gamma technologies for carbon sequestration assessments [abstract]. 26th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry and 53rd Symposium of Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (CAARI-SNEAP 2022), Denton, TX. October 30-November 3. In Book of Abstracts: https://caari-sneap.com/home
Effects of soil neutron irradiation in soil carbon neutron gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Effects of soil neutron irradiation in soil carbon neutron gamma analysis [abstract]. International Conference on Soil Science and Analysis (ICSSA 2022), New York, NY. Aug. 9-10. In World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering 16(8). https://publications.waset.org/abstracts/149497/effects-of-soil-neutron-irradiation-in-soil-carbon-neutron-gamma-analysis
Soil mapping for precision agriculture using mobile inelastic neutron scattering technology - (Abstract Only)
Torbert Iii, H.A., Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A. 2022. Soil mapping for precision agriculture using mobile inelastic neutron scattering technology [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland 6-9 November 2022.
Neutron-gamma analysis of soil elements Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Neutron-gamma analysis of soil elements. In Staunton S., Xing, B., editors. Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment: Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences. 2nd Edition. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822974-3.00017-3.
Neutron stimulated gamma ray measurements for chlorine detection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2021. Neutron stimulated gamma ray measurements for chlorine detection. Inst of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Transactions of Nuclear Science. 68(7):1495-1504. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2021.3086327.
Application of neutron-gamma analysis for determining compost C/N ratio Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2019. Application of neutron-gamma analysis for determining compost C/N ratio. Compost Science and Utilization. 27(3):146-160. https://doi.org/10.1080/1065657X.2019.1630339.
Tagged neutron method for carbon analysis of large soil samples Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2019. Tagged neutron method for carbon analysis of large soil samples. Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 150:127-134.
Application of associated particle neutron techniques for soil carbon analysis Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Kavetskiy, A., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2019. Application of associated particle neutron techniques for soil carbon analysis. In: Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry, AIP Conference Proceedings. 2160:050006-1 - 050006-11. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5127698.
Scanning mode application of neutron-gamma analysis for soil carbon mapping Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A., Yakubova, G.N., Sargsyan, N., Wikle, C., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Chin, B.A. 2019. Scanning mode application of neutron-gamma analysis for soil carbon mapping. Pedosphere. 29(3):334-343. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1002-0160(19)60806-4.
Energy correlated timing spectra in target neutron techniques Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2018. Energy correlated timing spectra in target neutron techniques. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Bean Interactions with Materials and Atoms. 433:80–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2018.07.028.
Application of associated particle neutron techniques for soil carbon analysis - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2018. Application of associated particle neutron techniques for soil carbon analysis [abstract]. 25th International Conference on Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry (CAARI). CDROM.
Application of neutron-gamma analysis for determination of C/N ratio in compost - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2018. Application of neutron-gamma analysis for determination of C/N ratio in compost [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. CDROM.
Applying Monte-Carlo simulations to optimize an inelastic neutron scattering system for soil carbon analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2017. Applying Monte-Carlo simulations to optimize an inelastic neutron scattering system for soil carbon analysis. Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 128:237-248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2017.07.003.
Measurements of soil carbon by neutron-gamma analysis in static and scanning modes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2017. Measurements of soil carbon by neutron-gamma analysis in static and scanning modes. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 126:e56270. https://doi.org/10.3791/56270.
Neutron-stimulated gamma ray analysis of soil - (Book / Chapter)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2017. Neutron-stimulated gamma ray analysis of soil. In: Maghraby, A.M., editor. New Insights on Gamma Rays. Rijecka, Croatia: InTech. p. 133-178. doi:10.5772/68014.
Application of the pulsed fast/thermal neutron method for soil elemental analysis - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. Application of the pulsed fast/thermal neutron method for soil elemental analysis [abstract]. International Conference on Physics: Highlighting Innovations and Challenges in the Field of Physics, June 27-29, New Orleans, LA.CDROM.
Monte-Carlo gamma response simulation of fast/thermal neutron interactions with soil elements - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. Monte-Carlo gamma response simulation of fast/thermal neutron interactions with soil elements [abstract]. International Conference on Physics: Highlighting Innovations and Challenges in the Field of Physics, June 27-29, New Orleans, LA. CDROM.
Application of Geant4 simulation for analysis of soil carbon inelastic neutron scattering measurements Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. Application of Geant4 simulation for analysis of soil carbon inelastic neutron scattering measurements. Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 113:33-39. doi 10.1016/j.apradiso.2016.04.013.
Soil carbon analysis using gamma rays induced by neutrons - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. Soil carbon analysis using gamma rays induced by neutrons. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. CDROM.
"Hot background” of the mobile inelastic neutron scattering system for soil carbon analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. "Hot background” of the mobile inelastic neutron scattering system for soil carbon analysis . Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 107:299-311. doi 10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.11.012.
In-situ soil carbon analysis using inelastic neutron scattering - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2015. In-situ soil carbon analysis using inelastic neutron scattering. Publication No. 722. Combined 71st Southwest Region Meeting/67th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society. [https://ep70.eventpilot.us/web/page.php?page=Home&project=ACSSESWRM15.
Benchmarking the inelastic neutron scattering soil carbon method Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2016. Benchmarking the inelastic neutron scattering soil carbon method. Vadose Zone Journal. 15(2). doi:10.2136/vzj2015.04.0056.
Field testing a mobile inelastic neutron scattering system to measure soil carbon Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubova, G.N., Wielopolski, L., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2014. Field testing a mobile inelastic neutron scattering system to measure soil carbon. Soil Science. 79(12):529-535.
Continuous versus pulse neutron induced gamma spectroscopy for soil carbon analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A., Yakubova, G.N., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2014. Continuous versus pulse neutron induced gamma spectroscopy for soil carbon analysis. Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 96:139-147.
Advanced in-situ measurement of soil carbon content using inelastic neutron scattering - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2014. Advanced in-situ measurement of soil carbon content using inelastic neutron scattering [abstract]. Complex Soil Systems Conference: A Path to Improved Understanding of Complex Soil Systems. p. 63.
Monte-Carlo simulation of soil carbon measurements by inelastic neutron scattering - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2014. Monte-Carlo simulation of soil carbon measurements by inelastic neutron scattering [abstract]. Complex Soil Systems Conference: A Path to Improved Understanding of Complex Soil Systems. p. 43.