Archive:: Radiation Science and Technology:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 2, Issue 1, September 2016

Natural Radio Activity Levels in Water and Soil at Kemessie Hot Spring, North-Eastern Ethiopia

A. S. Pradeep, Hailu Geremew, Belay Getachew

Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, September 2016

Pages: 1-5

Received: 27 May 2016

Accepted: 23 June 2016

Published: 22 August 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.rst.20160201.11

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Abstract: Natural Radioactivity levels in soil and water supplies remain of interest because of the radiation-induced public health hazards. A large part of the Ethiopian population relies on springs for their drinking water. The present work investigated radioactivity level in soil and water of 12 samples collected from different locations of Kemessie. Conc... Show More

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Entrance Surface Air Kerma for Skull, Pelvis and Abdomen X-ray Examinations in Some Diagnostic Radiology Facilities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Imeh Edet Essien, Samuel OkonInyang, Nneoyi Egbe

Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, September 2016

Pages: 6-12

Received: 2 August 2016

Accepted: 29 August 2016

Published: 30 September 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.rst.20160201.12

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Abstract: This study estimates entrance surface air kerma(ESAK) for Skull, Pelvis and Abdomen X-ray examinations in selected diagnostic radiology facilities in AkwaIbom State, Nigeria.Eight (8) facilities in eight hospitals were investigated.Six hundred and thirty threeadult patients who presented for these examinations under study were investigated. Gender ... Show More

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