Radon as a potential health hazard for clients and workers of selected thermal spas in Poland.

abstract：:The availability of active neutron personal dosemeters has made real time monitoring of neutron doses possible. This has obvious benefits, but is only of any real assistance if the dose assessments made are of sufficient accuracy and reliability. Preliminary assessments of the performance of active neutron dosemeters ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Tanner RJ,Bolognese-Milsztajn T,Boschung M,Coeck M,Curzio G,d'Errico F,Fiechtner A,Lillhök JE,Lacoste V,Lindborg L,Luszik-Bhadra M,Reginatto M,Schuhmacher H,Vanhavere F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident an attempt has been made to evaluate the impact of the Chernobyl accident on the global burden of human cancer in Europe. This required the estimation of radiation doses in each of the 40 European countries. Dose estimation was based on the analysis and...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Drozdovitch V,Bouville A,Chobanova N,Filistovic V,Ilus T,Kovacic M,Malátová I,Moser M,Nedveckaite T,Völkle H,Cardis E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study is aimed at optimising the glow curve structure of CaSO4:Dy phosphor for dosimetric purpose and also to understand the observed changes owing to thermal treatment in the thermoluminescence (TL) sensitivity and glow curve structure. The reversible changes in the intensities of the lower temperature satellite ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Bakshi AK,Pradhan AS,Tyagi AK,Kher RK,Bhatt BC

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The design and dosimetry of a novel in vitro radon irradiation facility to investigate cytogenetic damage induced by radon and progeny is described. The system offers a 4pi geometry for uniform irradiation, proving a versatile and convenient facility for irradiation of whole blood cells in suspension or media. Doses c...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Hamza VZ,Kumar PR,Jeevanram RK,Santanam R,Danalaksmi B,Mohankumar MN

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The measurement of indoor radon concentrations were performed in the dwellings of the Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, India by using LR-115 type II Solid-State Nuclear Track Detectors in the bare mode. The annual average indoor radon concentrations in the dwellings are found to vary from 114 to 400 Bq m(-3) with an avera...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Rani A,Singh S,Duggal V

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The US has far-reaching and extensive experience in the long-term management of areas contaminated with radioactive materials. This experience base includes the Department of Energy's continued follow-up with Hiroshima and Nagasaki from the 1940s at the Radiological Effects Research Foundation in Hiroshima, Japan, the...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Jones CR

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 'moving-target' method for characterising background in a counting measurement in which the instantaneous background count rate is a function of time, rather than being fixed, is proposed. This model treats the average Poisson mean in observation period P as coming from a gamma distribution with parameters αP and βP...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Klumpp J,Miller G,Brandl A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:223Ra is a radiopharmaceutical used as unsealed source in nuclear medicine. In the case of staff inhalation contamination of 223Ra, methods to estimate the committed effective dose should be chosen with care. Three methods are available: whole-body measurement and gamma spectrometry for urine or faeces samples. Consid...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Saurat D,Aupée O,Gontier E,Métivier D,Cazoulat A,Lecompte Y

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to record natural radionuclide content in branded food samples representative of a typical North Indian diet. Forty samples of various food items falling into three categories namely, cereal grains, pulses and beverages were collected from the local markets of Punjab. The radiometric analysis w...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Kaur S,Maheshwari P,Mehra R

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Thailand is predominantly an agricultural country. The Northern Region occupies the second largest cultivated land area in the country. To establish baseline data for future environmental monitoring, seventy-nine plant samples including vegetables, fruits and tobaccos and their relevant soils were collected from the m...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Kritsananuwat R,Kranrod C,Chanyotha S,Ploykrathok T,Sriploy P

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of large-scale computed tomography (CT) patient dose surveys from the USA, UK and Germany undertaken during the period 1999-2001 were reviewed. The mean values for volume-weighted CT dose index (CTDI(vol)) and dose length product (DLP) were extracted. For head CT examinations, the reported values for the t...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Martin CJ,Huda W

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radon measurements, as do any measurements, include errors in their readings. The relative values of such errors depend principally on the measurement methods used, the radon concentration to be measured and the duration of the measurements. Typical exposure times for radon surveys using passive detectors [nuclear tra...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Janik M,Łoskiewicz J,Tokonami S,Kozak K,Mazur J,Ishikawa T

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation qualities were characterised and validated at the fully automated X-ray calibration facility of the Individual Monitoring Service at Helmholtz Zentrum München by using half-value layer and Hp(10) dosimetry approaches specified in the updated ISO 4037:2019 standard. As the ISO 4037 contains a somewhat vague d...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Bandalo V,Greiter MB,Brönner J,Hoedlmoser H

更新日期：2019-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal contamination due to high-energy photon (HEP) emitters is assessed using a scanning bed whole-body monitor housed in a steel room at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). The monitor consists of a (203 mm diameter × 102 mm thickness) NaI(Tl) detector and is calibrated using a Reference BOMAB phantom repre...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Bhati S,Patni HK,Ghare VP,Singh IS,Nadar MY

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superlinear behaviour has been observed in dose dependence measurements of optically stimulated luminescence (OSL). Previous theoretical work has shown that superlinearity of the integral under the OSL decay curve may occur, resulting from competition with either radiationless luminescence centres or disconnected trap...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Chen R

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To aid in protecting patients from unnecessary exposures and to reduce radiation burdens to the public, a system for tracking a patient's medical exposure history and related radiation doses would be a useful tool. A patient-centred exposure registry, the Patient Exposure Registry (PER), is a mechanism that provides t...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Chen J,Moir D,Cornett J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Image quality for similar exposure conditions has been compared for two computed radiography (CR) systems (needle-based and conventional storage phosphor) and two flat-panel (DR) systems from different manufacturers mainly devoted to chest radiology. Image quality was assessed with a contrast-detail object and acrylic...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Fernandez JM,Ordiales JM,Guibelalde E,Prieto C,Vano E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple hemispherical phantom has been designed and prepared for the EURADOS intercomparison exercise on (241)Am activity determination in the skull (2011-13). The phantom consists of three parts that substitute bone and soft tissues. (241)Am is deposited on the surfaces of the bone-substituting part. The design and ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Vrba T,Malátová I,Fojtík P,Fülöp M,Ragan P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Malaysia technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) wastes are mainly the product of the oil and gas industry and mineral processing. Among these TENORM wastes are tin tailing, tin slag, gypsum and oil sludge. Mineral processing and oil and gas industries produce large volume of TEN...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Ismail B,Teng IL,Muhammad Samudi Y

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to estimate typical radio frequency exposures from indoor used wireless communication technologies applied in homes and offices, WLAN, Bluetooth and Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications systems, as well as baby surveillance devices and wireless headphones for indoor usage, have been investigated by me...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Schmid G,Lager D,Preiner P,Uberbacher R,Cecil S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of factors affect the measurements by charge coupled (CCD) array spectroradiometers, including stray light, dynamic response and ambient temperature. The departure from linearity was assessed for four CCD array spectroradiometers and linearity correction calculated with standard uncertainties error estimates....

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Baczynska KA,Price LL,Khazova M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The radon content in groundwater sources depends on the radium concentration in the rock of the aquifer. Radon was measured in water in many parts of the world, mostly for the risk assessment due to consumption of drinking water. The exposure to radon through drinking water is largely by inhalation and ingestion. Airb...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Bourai AA,Gusain GS,Rautela BS,Joshi V,Prasad G,Ramola RC

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Japanese adult male voxel (volume pixel) phantom (hereinafter referred to as the JM phantom) was constructed on the basis of CT images of a healthy Japanese adult male volunteer. Body characteristics of the JM phantom were compared with those of a voxelised MIRD5 type phantom and a Japanese adult male voxel phantom ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Sato K,Noguchi H,Emoto Y,Koga S,Saito K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Costs related to the decommissioning of nuclear power plants create a significant financial burden for nuclear power plant operators. This article discusses the various methodologies employed by selected European countries for financing of the liabilities related to the nuclear power plant decommissioning. The article...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Bemš J,Knápek J,Králík T,Hejhal M,Kubančák J,Vašíček J

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the effect of patient size, anatomical location and modulation strength (MS) on image-quality and delivered dose of CT scans acquired with automatic-exposure-control system (AEC). Four anthropomorphic phantoms (three paediatric and one thin adult) were studied, and normal and obese adults were simulated by pl...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Greffier J,Larbi A,Macri F,Beregi JP,Pereira F

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of depleted uranium ammunition in South Serbia during the 1999 Kosovo conflict raised a great deal of public concern in the Balkans. Radioactivity levels of 238U in 20 wells and lake water samples were checked from the viewpoint of internal radiation exposure for South Serbian subjects. We have measured 238U c...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Sahoo SK,Matsumoto M,Shiraishi K,Fujimoto K,Cuknic O,Zunic ZS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radium isotopes are dispersed in the environment according to their physicochemical characteristics. Considering their long half-lives and radiological effects, (226)Ra and (228)Ra are very important issues in radiological protection. In Brazil, radium isotopes represent an exposure problem both in nuclear fuel cycle ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Fernandes PC,Sousa WO,Julião LM,Dantas BM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields, 11 microwave (MW), 4 short-wave diathermy and 15 magneto therapy devices were analysed in eight physiotherapy departments. Measurements taken at consoles and environmental mapping showed values above European Directive 2004/40/EC and ACGIH exposure limits at a...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Maccà I,Scapellato ML,Carrieri M,Pasqua di Bisceglie A,Saia B,Bartolucci GB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Planning and preparation in advance for radiological emergencies can help to minimise potential public health and environmental threats if and when an actual emergency occurs. During the planning process, emergency response organisations think through how they would respond to each type of incident and the resources t...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Yusof MA,Ali HM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The three general principles of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) are: justification, optimisation (ALARA) and dose limitation. The principle application of optimisation (ALARA) for occupational exposures of workers or the public to external radiation is reliant on low doses being assessed...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Voisin P,Roy L,Benderitter M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00