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Seasonal variability of 222Rn and 220Rn equilibrium factors in indoor environment of Kumaun Himalaya, India
In present study, 222 Rn, 220 Rn and progeny concentrations have been estimated by using passive techniques for radiological protection purpose. The...
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Study of primordial radionuclides and radon/thoron exhalation rates in Bageshwar region of Kumaun Himalaya, India
The measurements of primordial radionuclides ( 226 Ra, 232 Th and 40 K) and radon exhalation rates in soil samples were performed in Bageshwar region of...
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Quantification of 222Rn/ 220Rn exhalation rates from soil samples of Champawat region in Kumaun Himalaya, India
The present study is carried out in selected locations of the Champawat district in the lesser Kumaun Himalayan belt of Uttarakhand, India. The...
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Measurement of radon mass exhalation and gamma dose rates in the Chakrata region of Garhwal Himalaya, India
A large amount of the radiation into the environment is contributed through the soil and construction materials by the process of exhalation and...
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Levels and effects of uranium in groundwater sources of Shivalik hills, outer Himalaya, India
Quantification of uranium levels was done in the water samples collected from different groundwater sources in the Shivalik hills of outer Himalaya...
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Uranium contamination in drinking water as a health concern in Uttarakhand, India
Impacts of uranium exposure via drinking water on human health are of great concern due to its radiological and chemical toxicities. The consumption...
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Assessment of Economically and Medicinally Important Plant Resources in Sangla Valley Region of Indian Himalaya
The current study was assessed with the aim to explore the most important plant resources growing in the Sangla Valley region of the Indian Northwest...
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A Review on Phytochemistry, Nutritional Potential, Pharmacology, and Conservation of Malaxis acuminata: An Orchid with Rejuvenating and Vitality Strengthening Properties
Malaxis acuminata is one among the 300 species of the genus with medicinal properties and hence used in traditional Indian medicine system. The...
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Assessment of surface and mass exhalation rate in soil from Diamond City Surat, Gujrat, India
The surface exhalation rates of thoron and the mass exhalation rate of radon were investigated in soil and sand samples from Surat District, Gujarat,...
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Assessment of physicochemical and radon-attributable radiological parameters of drinking water samples of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand
This study evaluates the quality of drinking water samples (sample size = 52) taken from various locations of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. The...
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Evaluation of natural radioactivity levels and 222Rn, 220Rn exhalation rate in the soil of the Himalayan belt of Uttarakhand, India
The present work investigates the source term of 222 Rn and 220 Rn for calculating their respective concentration in the dwellings. The study is...
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Radon emanation factor for soil and external exposure of the public around an atomic power plant narora (U.P.) India
In the present study, the specific activities of 238 U, 232 Th, and 40 K of 54 soil samples collected from 18 village surroundings of the Narora Atomic...
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Quantification of 222Rn exhalation rates and effective 226Ra content from geological samples across the Kopili Fault Zone, India
The study presents measurements of 222 Rn exhalation rates, 226 Ra contents and radiological exposure doses of granite, gneiss, shale, sandstone and...
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Distribution, health effects and source apportionment of uranium and other potentially toxic elements in Ganga water
Analysis of U, Cr, Ni, As, Mo, Cd and Pb was performed in Ganga water in Uttarakhand state of India using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass...
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Mass Production and Marketing of Compost Caterpillar Fungus Cordyceps sinensis
During COVID, global wide peoples realized the importance of natural food sources and their pharmacological values and now it has been used widely....
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A Review on Phytochemistry, Nutritional Potential, Pharmacology, and Conservation of Malaxis acuminata: An Orchid with Rejuvenating and Vitality Strengthening Properties
is one among the 300 species of the genus with medicinal properties and hence used in traditional Indian...
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Seasonal variation of uranium and physico-chemical parameters in spring water sources of Pithoragarh city, Uttarakhand, India
The paper deals with the seasonal variation of physico-chemical parameters in natural spring water sources collected from Pithoragarh city,...
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Exploring the Stimulatory Potential of Silicon on Embryo Reserve Mobilization, Osmoregulation and Antioxidant System During Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Chickpea Under Water Deficit
Seed germination and seedling development are the most susceptible stages to water deficit in the plant’s life cycle. Silicon (Si) treatment was...
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Radiological impact assessment of soil and groundwater of Himalayan regions in Uttarakhand, India
In this study, we present the results of measurements and radiological impact of natural radioactivity in soil and groundwater of the Himalayan...
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Debregeasia longifolia: Biochemistry, Functions and Utilization
Debregeasia longifolia family Urticaceae, is a small tree about 5 m high, have whitish flower, it occurs in moist shady places grow in hard climate...