Measurement of Natural Radioactivity of Sand in the Area of Kandahar Airport in Southern Afghanistan
By: Claudiu Margin and Dănuț-Eugeniu Moşteanu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2026-0071 | Journal eISSN: 2451-3113 (formerly 1843-6722) | Journal ISSN: 1843-6722
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 5
Published on: Jul 5, 2026
Published by: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 3 issues per year
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