Swampy agricultural soils could be contaminated as a result of accumulation of heavy metals through emission from industrial areas, mines tailings, metal wastes, gasoline, paints, fertilizers, manure, sewage sludge, pesticide, waste water irrigation, coal combustion residue, spil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v5i230128
This study has established local diagnostic reference levels (LDRLs). Dose report and scan parameters for the head was assessed during seven months at the three study centres. Data on CT Dose index (CTDIw) and dose length product (DLP) available and achieved on CT scanner control...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2020/v9i130209
The term "computed tomography" (CT) is often used to refer to X-ray CT, because it is the most commonly known form. But, many other types of CT exist, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). This study was carried out in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2020/v8i230193
This study has established local diagnostic reference levels (LDRLs). Dose report and scan parameters for abdomen was assessed during the period of seven months at the three study centres. Data on CT Dose index (CTDIw) and dose length product (DLP) available and achieved on CT sc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2020/v8i130191
This work evaluates the radiation hazard indices from some selected mining sites in Nasarawa West, using Sodium Iodide Thallium Gamma Spectrometry. Raeq ranged from 100.39-197.40 Bq/Kg with a mean 161.44 Bq/Kg, which is lower than the average of 370 Bq/Kg. The GADR ranged from 44...
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Research Article10.9734/ajr2p/2020/v3i130111
This study assessed gamma radiation from 232Th, 226Ra and 40K. Twelve soil samples collected from the study area were analyzed using Nal (TI) detector. Mean concentration for 40K, 232Th and 226Ra were found to be 483.97±7.32 Bq/kg, 28.43±5.30 Bq/kgS and 66.84±2.02 Bq/kg respectiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajr2p/2019/v2i430109
This study evaluate the existence radionuclides in some Ongoing dug boreholes across Keffi town of Nasarawa State, Nigeria using a hand held interceptor TM – Thermo scientific radio nuclear identiFINDER designed for in situ operation. Gamma Activity, possible radionuclide present...
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Research Article10.9734/iaarj/2019/v1i18