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Research Article

Statistical analysis of terrestrial gamma radiation dose rates in relation to different geological formations and soil types of Katsina State, Nigeria

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Pages 3251-3263 | Received 08 Feb 2021, Accepted 10 Mar 2021, Published online: 15 Apr 2021

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