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For this, a training data set composed of simulated data is used during the training process, and so, using algorithms with the models already trained, fast and accurate predictions are achieved, ensuring the reliability of such a NN-based approach. The proposed solution is tested in simulated and real scenarios, with multiple sources, providing a low number of limitations, related to possible false negatives and false positives. Besides, the results have shown that the algorithm is scalable for very large regions, as well as for very small scenarios. Single and multiple isotope identification on each sample is explored, highlighting the benefits as well as possible improvements. 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