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

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Application of integrated geophysical methods in environmental studies: A case study of oil spillage in Thange Area Makueni County, Kenya

K’orowe Maurice O.
  • K’orowe Maurice O.
  • Department of Physics, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Nairobi, Kenya.
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Mwanzia Dorothy K.
  • Mwanzia Dorothy K.
  • Department of Physics, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Nairobi, Kenya.
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Obonyo Evance O.
  • Obonyo Evance O.
  • Department of Physics, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Nairobi, Kenya.
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Kitavi Stephen M.
  • Kitavi Stephen M.
  • Department of Physics, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Nairobi, Kenya.
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Masila Karen N.
  • Masila Karen N.
  • Department of Geology, School of Physical Sciences, College of Physical and Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Machimbo Evans W.
  • Machimbo Evans W.
  • Department of Geology, School of Physical Sciences, College of Physical and Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 28 June 2018
  •  Accepted: 12 September 2018
  •  Published: 31 August 2020

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