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Background: This study represents a thorough exploration of the radioactivity levels in soil and rock samples collected from Stubla Village, Kosovo. The main aim is to evaluate the potential hazards and risks associated with using these materials in construction, and this is a common practice among residents when building homes. Materials and Methods: Gamma spectrometry was employed to analyze 19 soil samples and seven rock samples, followed by the calculation of the primary radiological parameters. Results and Discussion: The activity concentration of 226Ra, 232Th, 40K, and 137Cs was determined in soil samples (95.84±67.5, 75.51±35.5, 12.87±23.5, and 738.87±186.7 Bq/kg, respectively) and natural rock samples (199.8±190.2, 147.0±14.3, 967.1±47.4 Bq/kg, and not detected, respectively). Almost all the calculated health radiological hazard factors exceeded the recommended limits by international professional organizations. Conclusion: The rocks from this specific region are unsuitable for construction work due to their high radioactivity levels. This emphasizes potential environmental and health risks. The findings underscore the importance of implementing alternative materials for construction. Additionally, further investigations into radioactivity risks in the area under study should be conducted, such as assessing radioactivity concentrations in drinking water, food, and indoor radon exposures, to ensure the safety and well-being of the community and the environment.

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ABSTRACT
Introduction
Materials and Methods
1. The Geology of Soil and Rocks under the Study
2. Sample Collection and Preparation
3. The Composition of the Elements
4. Experimental Method for Radioactivity Measurement
5. Radiological Risk Parameters
Results and Discussion
1. Radionuclides in Soil Samples
2. Radionuclides in Natural Rock Samples
3. The Radiological Hazard Parameters of Soil and Rock Samples
Conclusion
Article Information
References

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저자

• Sami Makolli [ Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology, University for Business and Technology, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo ]
• Serdar Dizman [ Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Türkiye ]
• Gezim Hodolli [ Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo ] Corresponding Author
• Sehad Kadiri [ Faculty of Radiology, AAB College, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo ]
• Hazir Cadraku [ Faculty of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure, University for Business and Technology, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo ]

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• 간행물명

  방사선방어학회지 [Journal of Radiation Protection and Research]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  2508-1888

• 수록기간

  1976~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재,SCOPUS

• 십진분류

  KDC 559 DDC 629