Phosphogypsum (PG) is a major hazardous by-product of the phosphate industry. The
whole world is facing the challenge of increasing stockpiles of PG, which significantly affect …

The severe harmful impact of atmospheric aerosols over the environment leads to create the
diverse human interests and concerns. Various progressive steps were taken by …

The radiological and elemental hazards indices of phosphate fertilizers and
phosphogypsum waste were investigated by determination of their components …

Soil radioactivity levels, dose rate and radiological health risk were assessed in metal
mining centers of Armenia, at the towns of Kapan and Kajaran. Archive soil samples of the …

The aim of the research was to study seasonal variations in gamma radiation and the
statistical significance of these variations. Moreover, we compared in-situ and laboratory …

Abstract The natural radioactivity (238 U, 226 Ra, 232 Th and 40 K) and radon emanation
coefficient for 57 soil samples belonging to alluvial, red, forest surface, slip-debris …

Abstract 226 Ra, 238 U, 4 K, and 232 Th (228 Ra) activity concentrations of 61 soil samples
distributed surrounding the rare earth element mine (NORM), MH, Lao Cai, Vietnam have …

Assessment of natural background radionuclides emanating from the subsurface geological
features was carried out with the use of gamma-ray spectrometry at various locations at one …

Human body exposure to various toxic and non-toxic heavy metals in groundwater is a
significant health concern, especially in developing countries. The present study was …

The Industrial revolution introduced umpteen radionuclides in the environment and their
long-term exposure from ingestion and inhalation is a potential threat to the human race. In …