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Knowledge and perceptions of ionising radiation among Croatian general practitioners: is there cause for concern? Cover

Knowledge and perceptions of ionising radiation among Croatian general practitioners: is there cause for concern?

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aiht-2025-76-3916 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
Language: English, Croatian, Slovenian
Page range: 24 - 30
Submitted on: Nov 1, 2024
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Accepted on: Feb 1, 2025
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Published on: Mar 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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