RADIATION STUDIES VOL. 7

Sponsored by Scientific Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology of National Academy of Sciences and Academy of Ecological Sciences of Georgia includes 3 chapters: "Radiation biology and Medicine", "Radiation Ecology and monitoring" and "Radiation Technique and Technology". The volume invilves also the papers from other scientific organizations of Georgia and is of interest to radiobiologists, physiologists, ecologists and specialists of a wide bio-medical profile, concerned with the mechanism of action of radiation and radioprotectors on various levels of organization of biological systems.

Contents

DYNAMICS OF CARDIAC RHYTHM CHANGES DURING SUPERLETHAL X-IRRADIATION IN ANESTHETIZED BY NEMBUTAL RATS
K.Nadareishvili, R.Gvetadze, G.Ormotsadze, I.Megreladze, A.Tarkhnishvili, M.Khurtsia, I.Meskhishvili, M.Gvasalia, I.Maisuradze

SUPERLETHAL X-IRRADIATION EFFECT ON AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AND SOME NEUROCHEMICAL INDICES IN THE BRAIN STRUCTURES OF RATS
M.Nikolaishvili, K.Nadareishvili, G.Jordanishvili, N.Melitauri

VASOPRESSIN BLOOD CONCENTRATION CHANGES INDUCED BY NOCICEPTIVE STIMULATION OF RABBITS BEFORE AND AFTER X-IRRADIATION
N.Gzirishvili

VASOPRESSIN DAILY RHYTHM IN BLOOD BEFORE AND AFTER X-IRRADIATION OF RABBITS
N.Gzirishvili

ACTION OF THE IONIZING RADIATION OF THERMAL PROPERTIES AND TRANSPORT FUNCTIONS OF POLYCELLULAR MEMBRANES
T.Sanaya

THE DYNAMICS OF DOCUMENTARY INFORMATION STREAM AND GENERAL TENDENCIES IN NEURORADIOBIOLOGY FROM HIROSHIMA TO CHERNOBYL
B.Gugushvili

THE STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF INFORMATION STREAMS IN RADIATION CARDIOLOGY
B.Gugushvili

A NEW APPROACH TO THE RESEARCH OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD ERYTHROCYTES POPULATION STRUCTURE
G.Ormotsadze

THE MECHANISM OF THE ELECTRON EXCITATION INTRAMOLECULAR TRANSFER IN ORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONAL GROUPS
R.Tushurashvili

THE KINETICS AND THERMODYNAMICS OF THE X-IRRADIATED PROTEIN MOLECULES ABSORPTION IN LIPID MONOLAYERS
A.Egiazarova

STUDIES OF THE RED BLOOD SYSTEM REGULATION IN NORMAL AND X-IRRADIATED RATS
G.Ormotsadze

ACTION OF ACTH FRAGMENT AND RADIATION ON THE RATS' AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF TRANSMITTER AMINO ACIDS IN THE BRAIN STRUCTURES
M.Nikolaishvili

THE INFLUENCE OF CHERNOBYL CATASTROPHE ON THE RADIOECOLOGIC STATE OF ENVIRONMENT IN THE CAUCASIAN REGION Part 3 THE PRELIMINARY EPIDEMIOLOGIC RESEARCH ON RADIOECOLOGIC LOADING IN THE TERRITORY OF GEORGIA AFTER CHERNOBYL CATASTROPHE
K.Nadareishvili*, M.Tsitskishvili*, B.Gogoladze***, I.Diasamidze****, G.Kvirkvinia****, S.Kirtadze**, L.Mosulishvili*, N.Mozdokeli*, A.Todradze*, R.Khazaradze**, A.Chkhartishvili*, N.Tsitskishvili*, I.Shatberashvili**, N.Shavdia**, T.Shengelia**, N.Katamadze*

THE INFLUENCE OF CHERNOBYL CATASTROPHE ON THE RADIOECOLOGIC STATE OF ENVIRONMENT IN THE CAUCASIAN REGION Part 4 STUDY OF PERETRATION OF TECHNOGENIC RADIONUCLIDES IN THE HUMAN BODY VIA HE FOOD (ALIMENTARY) IN GEORGIA
K.Nadareishvili*, M.Tsitskishvili*, B.Godoladze***, B.Kvirkvinia***, B.Kirtadze**, A.Todradze**, N.Mozdokeli*, R.Khazaradze**, A.Chkartishvili*, N.Tsitsishvili*, N.Shavdia**, I.Shatberashvili***, T.Shengelia**

THE MAIN RESULTS ON THE RADIOECOLOGIC MONITORING OF THE CAUCASIAN REGION Part 1
M.Tsitskishvili*, N.Beradze****, I.Diasamidze****, T.Vekua****, B.Gasheshiladze, G.Erkomaishvili*, L.Intskirveli****, N.Mozdokeli*, N.Katamadze*, G.Kvirkvinia***, M.Nozadze****, A.Todradze*, A.Chkhartishvili*, N.Tsitskishvili*, I.Shatberashvili**

SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF RADIATION ECOLOGY
B.Gugushvili

RADIATION SAFETY PROBLEMS OF POPULATION IN GEORGIA Communication I THE PROBLEM OF DEFINITION OF THE EXTERNAL IRRADIATION BY THE RADIOACTIVE BACKGROUND OF TBILISI CITIZENS
K.Gelashvili, N.Vepkhvadze, C.Zurabishvili, E.Sebiskverashvili, G.Begeluri, N.Khazarashvili, M.Curkhuli, N.Bitsadze

SOMATO-STOCHASTIC EFFECTS INDUCED BY RADIOECOLOGICAL SITUATION IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF TBILISI
N.Vepkhvadze

THE STATE OF HEALTH OF PEOPLE WORKING IN THE SPHERE CHRONICALLY INFLUENCED BY IONIZING RADIATION IN "SMALL DOSES"
N.Vepkhvadze

RADIONUCLIDES OF CHERNOBYL ETIOLOGY IN THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA - KINETICS OF THEIR ACCUMULATION AND MIGRATION
L.Mosulishvili, N.Shonia, N.Katamadze, E.Ginturi

DOSE OF EXTERNAL IRRADIATION OF THE POPULATION IN TBILISI REGION AFTER CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT
M.Katamadze, L.Mosulishvili, N.Kuchava, D.Eristavi, N.Shonia

Abstracts of Volume 7

DYNAMICS OF CARDIAC RHYTHM CHANGES DURING SUPERLETHAL X-IRRADIATION IN ANESTHETIZED BY NEMBUTAL RATS
K.Nadareishvili, R.Gvetadze, G.Ormotsadze, I.Megreladze, A.Tarkhnishvili, M.Khurtsia, I.Meskhishvili, M.Gvasalia, I.Maisuradze

Before, during and after total X-irradiation (500 Gy) of anesthetized by nembutal (50 mg/kg) rats the dynamics of cardiac rhithm changes was studied using the original full automatized monitoring system for digital measuring of R-R intervals and computer estimation of correlation, covariation, spectral and other parametres, reverberating functional condition of the heartbeat regulatory system. Large doses of radiation was shown to result in a phasic disturbance of the nervous regulatory mechanism, especially on the suprabulbar level with a simultaneous damage to the pace-maker cells in the myocardium. These changes appeared partly reversible but in the pre- and terminal periods they recurred. The possible mechanisms of these changes are discussed.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Radiation Physiology

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 5-34, Article in Russian

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SUPERLETHAL X-IRRADIATION EFFECT ON AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AND SOME NEUROCHEMICAL INDICES IN THE BRAIN STRUCTURES OF RATS
M.Nikolaishvili, K.Nadareishvili, G.Jordanishvili, N.Melitauri

The action of X-irradiation (50, 100, 200 Gy) on spontaneous aggressive behaviour of animals and on their emotional memory in open field, as well as some of their neurochemical indices were studied. An hour after the total irradiation (3,6 Gy/min) 50% of aggressive rats have lost their motivation to attack the victim. After four hours 75% and after six hours all the aggressive rats have turned into nonaggressive. It the same time changed the rats' behaviour in open field and the distribution of free amino acids in the cerebral structures. The above-mentioned processes are supposed to be due to the changes in neurotransmitters and free amino acids.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Departtament of Radiation Biochemistry

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 33-46, Article in Russian

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VASOPRESSIN BLOOD CONCENTRATION CHANGES INDUCED BY NOCICEPTIVE STIMULATION OF RABBITS BEFORE AND AFTER X-IRRADIATION
N.Gzirishvili

The increase of vasopressin concentration in the blood in response to nociceptive stimulation was observed. It is considered as the involvement of this system in the antinociceptive analgesic defence reaction. Exposure of animals to ionizing radiation in the dose of 4 Gy results in a decrease of vasopressin blood concentration to nociception and removal of analgesic defence mechanism.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Radiation Physiology

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 47-54, Article in Russian

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VASOPRESSIN DAILY RHYTHM IN BLOOD BEFORE AND AFTER X-IRRADIATION OF RABBITS
N.Gzirishvili

Vasopressin concentration in the rabbits blood at 10 pm and 2 am, also at 6 am is statistically reliable higher, than at 10 am and 2 pm. 8 Gy dose irradiation of animals results in the disturbance of the vasopressin circadian rhythm in blood. There is no difference between vasopressin blood concentration in the day- and night-time.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Radiation Physiology

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 58-66, Article in Russian

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ACTION OF THE IONIZING RADIATION OF THERMAL PROPERTIES AND TRANSPORT FUNCTIONS OF POLYCELLULAR MEMBRANES
T.Sanaya

The active transport (AT) dose-effect curve of Na-ions was shown to have S-shaped form and that of K-ions, exponential form. The radiation dose required for the inactivation of the Na-ions AT is three times greater than for the inactivation of K-AT. The analysis of data has shown that in the basic membranes of epithelial cells there function two Na-pumps, the first is oubain-sensitive thermal-sensitive and radio-sensitive Na/K pump, and the second, oubain-resistant, thermal-resistant and radio-nesistant. The functional mechanisms of these two Na-pumps are essentially distinct. The possible physiological mechanisms of the second Na-pump is considered.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Radiation Biophysics

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 67-76, Article in Russian

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THE DYNAMICS OF DOCUMENTARY INFORMATION STREAM AND GENERAL TENDENCIES IN NEURORADIOBIOLOGY FROM HIROSHIMA TO CHERNOBYL
B.Gugushvili

The analysis of the structure of documentary information stream was made. In 1954-1987 the transition period is completed and begins the development of problematic directions in the field of radiation neurobiology. The change is the cumulative volume in subject to parabolitic dependence. The part of increasing tendency of coauthorship in all thematic directions is established.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Radiabiological Informatics

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 77-85, Article in Russian

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THE STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF INFORMATION STREAMS IN RADIATION CARDIOLOGY
B.Gugushvili

The publications dealing with the influence of radiation on the cardio-vascular system are to a considerable extent of experimental nature and this tendency is proved on the basis of scientometric analysis of information stream for the last quarter of the century. This indicates that a lot of questions in this field are in need of theoretical study using model experiments. The analysis of the obtained distribution of documentary information stream shows that it is mainly described by the Zipf-Breadford law.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Radiobiological Informatics Departtament of Radiation Phisiology

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 5-34, Article in Russian

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A NEW APPROACH TO THE RESEARCH OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD ERYTHROCYTES POPULATION STRUCTURE
G.Ormotsadze

The proposed method based on automatic measuring volume of peripheral blood erythrocytes (PBE) and functional modelling of the living cycle as well as experimental data obtained on rates during radiation injury and action of other stressors allow to come to the conclusion, that: 1) it is possible to obtan an operative and correct approximation about functional state of the red blood system and its adaptive behaviour during illness or environment tension; 2) some effects demonstrated by this method cannot be explained by means of the mechanisms known so far about the red blood system, including PBE aging, elimination, properties and diagnostic significance of its population spectrum estimation. The causes of these effects are in nead of further study.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Cell Radibiology

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 5-34, Article in Russian

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THE MECHANISM OF THE ELECTRON EXCITATION INTRAMOLECULAR TRANSFER IN ORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONAL GROUPS
R.Tushurashvili

The nature of radical and ion products which are formed during the radiolysis of organic compounds of various functional groups has been studied. The dependence of the radical products type on the length of the hydrocarbon chain and the nature of the functional group have been recorded. The value of Cn - the number of CH2 - the fragment at which takes place a change in the nature of the radical product has been established. For the first time is described the mechanism responsible for the electron excitation intramolecular transfer which unequivocally explains a dramatic change of radiolysis of the definite value of the hydrocarbon chain length.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Inorganic Chemical and Electrochemical Institut Department of Radiochemistry

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 103-112, Article in Russian

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THE KINETICS AND THERMODYNAMICS OF THE X-IRRADIATED PROTEIN MOLECULES ABSORPTION IN LIPID MONOLAYERS
A.Egiazarova

Effects of X-irradiation on the interaction of proteins (human serum albumin, globular actin, citochrome c) with stearic acid, cholesterin and phospholipid monolayers were studied using the monomolecular technique. X-irradiation of protein solutions modifies the kinetic and energetic parameters of interaction processes, in particular, activation energy and absorption velocity. It is concluded that these effects are bound with conformational changes in the irradiated protein molecules, changes in the number of nonpolar side chains and electrical charges on its surface.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Radiation Biophysics

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 113-125, Article in Russian

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STUDIES OF THE RED BLOOD SYSTEM REGULATION IN NORMAL AND X-IRRADIATED RATS
G.Ormotsadze

The basic indices, reflecting the functional state of the red blood system including production, aging and elimination of peripheral blood erythrocytes (PBE) were studied using an original method, based on the estimatin of cell volume, superficial area and spherulation rate. Total X-irradiation of rats (7 Gy) was shown to provoke significant depression of erythropoiesis and aging velocity during the first 1-3 days after radiation exposure, while the velocity of elimination increases only 4-5 days later at the time when restoration of erythrocytes production begins.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Cell Radiobiology

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 126-146, Article in Russian

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ACTION OF ACTH FRAGMENT AND RADIATION ON THE RATS' AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF TRANSMITTER AMINO ACIDS IN THE BRAIN STRUCTURES
M.Nikolaishvili

Study of the influence of ACTH fragment on aggressive behaviour of naturally aggressive rats has shown that its two-fold introduction provokes a change in the animal's behaviour and the rats render calm (nonaggressive). Neurochemical experiments revealed that the metabolism of the amino acids in the cerebral hemispheres has a tendency to an increase of the ratio of aspartic acid to taurine and GABA with a simultaneous enchancement of oxidation. Following the injestion of ACTH fragment radiation exposure leads to an increase in the amount of phenylalanine, cystamine acid, glycine and especially of GABA, and on the sixth day no alteration in the distribution of free amino acids (FAA) in the cerebral hemispheres is observed. The exchange of FAA in the hippocampus is going on in the same way, but the quantitative changes in collicular structures are less pronounced. The results obtained enable to conclude that fragment 4-7 of ACTH transforming FAA's normal exchange in the brain structures has a correcting action on aggressive behaviour and the X-irradiated effects.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Radiation Biochemistry

"Radiation Studies" Vol. 7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 147-154, Article in Georgian

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THE INFLUENCE OF CHERNOBYL CATASTROPHE ON THE RADIOECOLOGIC STATE OF ENVIRONMENT IN THE CAUCASIAN REGION Part 3 THE PRELIMINARY EPIDEMIOLOGIC RESEARCH ON RADIOECOLOGIC LOADING IN THE TERRITORY OF GEORGIA AFTER CHERNOBYL CATASTROPHE
K.Nadareishvili*, M.Tsitskishvili*, B.Gogoladze***, I.Diasamidze****, G.Kvirkvinia****, S.Kirtadze**, L.Mosulishvili*, N.Mozdokeli*, A.Todradze*, R.Khazaradze**, A.Chkhartishvili*, N.Tsitskishvili*, I.Shatberashvili**, N.Shavdia**, T.Shengelia**, N.Katamadze*

In order to exclude the various anthropogenic loading factors the results of experimental work concerning the content of metals in Georgian soils and the industrial and agricultural pollution were considered. They were shown to have the local character and to exert no influence over the epidemiologic characteristics. The comparative analysis of dynamics of the deathrate caused by tumor diseases, anemias and leucosis and radioecologic radionuclides in the nature in a number of cases fails to reveal a distinct relationship with Chernobyl catastrophe, that necessitates its further studies.

* Georgian Academy of Sciences,** Ministry of Health Service of Georgia *** Ministry of Agriculture and Food Production of Georgia **** Hydrometeorology Department of Georgia

"Radiation Studies" Vol. 7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 157-173, Article in Russian

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THE INFLUENCE OF CHERNOBYL CATASTROPHE ON THE RADIOECOLOGIC STATE OF ENVIRONMENT IN THE CAUCASIAN REGION Part 4 STUDY OF PERETRATION OF TECHNOGENIC RADIONUCLIDES IN THE HUMAN BODY VIA HE FOOD (ALIMENTARY) IN GEORGIA
K.Nadareishvili*, M.Tsitskishvili*, B.Godoladze***, B.Kvirkvinia***, B.Kirtadze**, A.Todradze**, N.Mozdokeli*, R.Khazaradze**, A.Chkartishvili*, N.Tsitsishvili*, N.Shavdia**, I.Shatberashvili***, T.Shengelia**

The peculiarities of food ration in various regions of Georgia were studied: the content of calcium in the ratton was also compared; this was a decisive importance in theradioecology for the limiting of radiostrontium. For the first time are presented perennial matherials concerning the pollution of food products and agricultural production by the technogenic radionuclides and alsotheir spread pkr annum in urban and rural population was appreciated.

* Georgian Academy of Sciences ** Ministry of Health Service of Georgia *** Ministry of Agriculture and Food Production of Georgia

"Radiation Studies" Vol. 7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 157-173, Article in Russian

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THE MAIN RESULTS ON THE RADIOECOLOGIC MONITORING OF THE CAUCASIAN REGION Part 1
M.Tsitskishvili*, N.Beradze****, I.Diasamidze****, T.Vekua****, B.Gasheshiladze, G.Erkomaishvili*, L.Intskirveli****, N.Mozdokeli*, N.Katamadze*, G.Kvirkvinia***, M.Nozadze****, A.Todradze*, A.Chkhartishvili*, N.Tsitskishvili*, I.Shatberashvili**

A large volume of data from experiments carried out during many years by numerous research groups of different scientific institutions is summarized. Data concerning the spread of pollution of nature in the Caucasian region by technogenic radionuclides are presented for the first time. These data constitute the basis for subsequent determination of radioecologic loading of the population in the Caucasian region.

* Georgian Academy of Sciences ** Ministry of Health Service of Georgia *** Ministry of Agriculture and Food Production of Georgia **** Hydrometeorology Department of Georgia

"Radiation Studies" Vol. 7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 197-220, Article in Russian

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SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF RADIATION ECOLOGY
B.Gugushvili

On the basic of sciencebasic criteria, with the analysis of documentary information stream in particular, perspective thematic trends were revealed. The cumulative share of investigations in English on the utilization of radioactive wastes is twice as much as those in Russian. The peak of publication in the basic trends: the distribution of natural radionuclides, anthropogenic contamination of biosphere and utilization of radioactive wastes falls on the late 70s and early 80s.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Ecology Department of Radiabiological Informatics

"Radiation Studies" Vol.7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 221-231, Article in Russian

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RADIATION SAFETY PROBLEMS OF POPULATION IN GEORGIA Communication I THE PROBLEM OF DEFINITION OF THE EXTERNAL IRRADIATION BY THE RADIOACTIVE BACKGROUND OF TBILISI CITIZENS
K.Gelashvili, N.Vepkhvadze, C.Zurabishvili, E.Sebiskverashvili, G.Begeluri, N.Khazarashvili, M.Curkhuli, N.Bitsadze

To characterize radioecological condition in Tbilisi and to establish annual radiation dose of population dosimetric investigations of the radioactive backgrounds in open areas were carried out. It was ascertained, that mean radioactive background of the city, annual radiation dose of population essentially do not differ from the world "normal" regional levels.

Ministry of Health Service of Georgia Tbilisi State Medical University

"Radiation Studies" Vol. 7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 232-237, Article in Georgian

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SOMATO-STOCHASTIC EFFECTS INDUCED BY RADIOECOLOGICAL SITUATION IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF TBILISI
N.Vepkhvadze

The prognosis of stochastic effects conditioned by background radiation in Tbilisi regions was made. Cancerogenic mortality caused by the background radiation was found to be insignaticant. The different indices of mortality of oncological patients caused by local background radiation displayed no regularity.

Ministry of Health Service of Georgia Tbilisi State Medical University

"Radiation Studies" Vol. 7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 238-242, Article in Georgian

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THE STATE OF HEALTH OF PEOPLE WORKING IN THE SPHERE CHRONICALLY INFLUENCED BY IONIZING RADIATION IN "SMALL DOSES"
N.Vepkhvadze

The study of state of health of medical roentgenologists and radiologists by the method of questionaire inquest (filling in a form) was made. The obtained results are considered by taking into consideration the length of service in the sphere of ionizing radiation, sex and age. Changes have been found in the organs, systems as well as complaints of general character. Some reparational - compensative reactions of organism have been observed.

Ministry of Health Service of Georgia Tbilisi State Medical University

"Radiation Studies" Vol. 7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 243-251, Article in Georgian

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RADIONUCLIDES OF CHERNOBYL ETIOLOGY IN THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA - KINETICS OF THEIR ACCUMULATION AND MIGRATION
L.Mosulishvili, N.Shonia, N.Katamadze, E.Ginturi

Results of radionuclide identification in some objects of environment in Georgia after Chernobyl APS accident are presented. Radionuclide fallout was established: 131J, 138T - 132J, 134Cs, 137Cs, 141Cs, 144Cs, 140La - 140Ba, 90Sr - 90Y, 90Zn, 90Nb throughout Georgia. High level of radionuclide contamination of the Georgian Black sea-coast was registered, being reflected in the subtropical cultures, especially in the Georgian tea. Residual activity of tea for the period of 1992 is shown to equal about 70 Bq/kg for 137Cb and 8-10 Bq/kg for 90Sr.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Institute of Phyisics

"Radiation Studies" Vol. 7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 252-262, Article in Russian

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DOSE OF EXTERNAL IRRADIATION OF THE POPULATION IN TBILISI REGION AFTER CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT
M.Katamadze, L.Mosulishvili, N.Kuchava, D.Eristavi, N.Shonia

The intensity of radionuclides atmospheric fallout in Tbilisi region during the first months after Chernobyl accident resulting in the increase of gamma-radiation dose rate in the area was studied in the present work. Additional external irradiation over dose of the population in this region was estimated.

Georgian Academy of Sciences Institute of Physics

"Radiation Studies" Vol. 7, 1994, Tbilisi, pp. 263-272, Article in Russian

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