International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of outdoor radiation levels and radiological health hazards in Emene Industrial Layout of Enugu State, Nigeria

Ugbede F. O.
  • Ugbede F. O.
  • Radiation and Health Biophysics, Department of Physics with Electronics, Evangel University Akaeze, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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Benson I. D.
  • Benson I. D.
  • Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 September 2018
  •  Accepted: 03 December 2018
  •  Published: 30 December 2018

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