Professor Dr. Anis Ali Hassan Al-Hamzawi and Assistant Lecturer Tuqa Haider Al-Dhalimi, faculty members in the Department of Medical Physics at the College of Science, Al-Qadisiyah University, published a research paper in the international journal Nukleonika, indexed in Scopus.
The title of the research is:
(Estimation of Total Alpha Particle Emission Rate in Blood and Milk of Women Residing in the City Center and Rural Areas of Al-Muthanna Governorate – Iraq)
Key findings of the research:
* Methodology: The research focused on measuring and analyzing alpha particle emission rates in biological samples (blood and milk) from volunteers from different geographical environments, using CR-39 solid-state nuclear tracer detectors.
* Milk sample results: Samples in the city center recorded an average of 1.10 mBq/ml, while those in rural areas were relatively lower, with an average of 1.01 mBq/ml.
* Blood Sample Results: Tests showed that the average emission level in the city center reached 1.31 mBq/ml, compared to 1.12 mBq/ml in rural areas.
* Scientific Conclusion: The study concluded that there are clear differences between the two environments. The city center recorded higher levels than rural areas, reflecting the impact of intensive human activities, urban planning patterns, and the increased potential sources of pollution in urban centers. The importance of this study lies in providing an accurate radiation database that contributes to monitoring the environmental and health safety of the community in Al-Muthanna Governorate.
Researchers’ Recommendations:
Based on the results that revealed variations in alpha particle emission levels, the researchers recommend the following:
* Continuous Radiation Monitoring: Environmental and health authorities should conduct periodic tests of radioactivity levels in food and biological sources, especially in densely populated urban centers.
* Expansion of Comparative Studies: Further research should be conducted, including samples from other geographical areas exposed to similar environmental conditions, to strengthen the national radiation protection database.
* Reducing Pollution Sources: Working to decrease sources of industrial and human pollution in urban centers, which the study showed had relatively high levels of radiation compared to rural areas.
Research Link: https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2025-0012
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