United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
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The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation is a UN body of independent scientific experts that evaluates and reports on the levels and health risks of exposure to ionizing radiation worldwide.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| UNSCEAR | 2 |
| United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation Context triple: [Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, studiedBy, United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation]
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S-1 Uranium Committee
The S-1 Uranium Committee was a U.S. government scientific advisory group that coordinated early research into nuclear fission and atomic weapons, laying the groundwork for what became the Manhattan Project.
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Joint Committee on Atomic Energy
The Joint Committee on Atomic Energy was a powerful U.S. congressional committee that oversaw and shaped national policy on nuclear energy and atomic weapons during the early Cold War era.
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C.
IAEA Bulletin
The IAEA Bulletin is the flagship periodical of the International Atomic Energy Agency, providing authoritative articles and analysis on nuclear science, technology, safety, and non-proliferation issues worldwide.
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D.
General Advisory Committee of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
The General Advisory Committee of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission was a high-level scientific advisory body that counseled the U.S. government on nuclear energy policy, research, and weapons development in the mid-20th century.
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E.
IAEA technical cooperation programme
The IAEA technical cooperation programme is the International Atomic Energy Agency’s main mechanism for providing member states with peaceful nuclear technology and capacity-building support for development, safety, and security.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation Target entity description: The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation is a UN body of independent scientific experts that evaluates and reports on the levels and health risks of exposure to ionizing radiation worldwide.
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A.
S-1 Uranium Committee
The S-1 Uranium Committee was a U.S. government scientific advisory group that coordinated early research into nuclear fission and atomic weapons, laying the groundwork for what became the Manhattan Project.
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B.
Joint Committee on Atomic Energy
The Joint Committee on Atomic Energy was a powerful U.S. congressional committee that oversaw and shaped national policy on nuclear energy and atomic weapons during the early Cold War era.
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C.
IAEA Bulletin
The IAEA Bulletin is the flagship periodical of the International Atomic Energy Agency, providing authoritative articles and analysis on nuclear science, technology, safety, and non-proliferation issues worldwide.
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D.
General Advisory Committee of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
The General Advisory Committee of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission was a high-level scientific advisory body that counseled the U.S. government on nuclear energy policy, research, and weapons development in the mid-20th century.
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E.
IAEA technical cooperation programme
The IAEA technical cooperation programme is the International Atomic Energy Agency’s main mechanism for providing member states with peaceful nuclear technology and capacity-building support for development, safety, and security.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (75)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations body
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intergovernmental organization ⓘ scientific committee ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
UNSCEAR
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| composition | independent scientific experts nominated by Member States ⓘ |
| country | United Nations ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
environmental radiation
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health effects of radiation ⓘ ionizing radiation ⓘ radiation dosimetry ⓘ radiation epidemiology ⓘ radiation protection ⓘ |
| foundedBy | United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| hasMemberState |
Argentina
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Australia ⓘ Belarus ⓘ Belgium ⓘ Brazil ⓘ Canada ⓘ China ⓘ Egypt ⓘ Finland ⓘ France ⓘ Germany ⓘ India ⓘ Indonesia ⓘ Japan ⓘ Mexico ⓘ Pakistan ⓘ Peru ⓘ Poland ⓘ Russia ⓘ
surface form:
Russian Federation
South Korea ⓘ Spain ⓘ Sudan ⓘ Sweden ⓘ Ukraine ⓘ United Kingdom ⓘ United States of America ⓘ Viet Nam ⓘ |
| hasObserver |
European Commission
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Food and Agriculture Organization ⓘ
surface form:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
International Atomic Energy Agency ⓘ International Labour Organization ⓘ OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Secretariat ⓘ
surface form:
Nuclear Energy Agency
World Health Organization ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
Austria
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Vienna ⓘ |
| inception | 1955 ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalBasis | United Nations General Assembly resolution 913 (X)} ⓘ |
| locatedInFacility |
United Nations Office at Vienna
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surface form:
Vienna International Centre
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| meetingFrequency | annual ⓘ |
| memberOf | United Nations system ⓘ |
| outputUsedBy |
International Atomic Energy Agency
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International Commission on Radiological Protection ⓘ World Health Organization ⓘ national radiation protection authorities ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| produces |
annexes on specific radiation topics
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scientific reports on sources and effects of ionizing radiation ⓘ |
| purpose |
to assess and report on levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation
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to provide scientific basis for radiation protection standards ⓘ |
| reportsTo | United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| shortName |
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
UNSCEAR
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| studies |
effects of radiation on humans
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effects of radiation on the environment ⓘ man-made sources of radiation ⓘ medical exposure to ionizing radiation ⓘ natural background radiation ⓘ occupational exposure to ionizing radiation ⓘ public exposure to ionizing radiation ⓘ radiation accidents and emergencies ⓘ |
| typicalMeetingLocation | Vienna ⓘ |
| website | https://www.unscear.org ⓘ |
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Subject: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation Description of subject: The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation is a UN body of independent scientific experts that evaluates and reports on the levels and health risks of exposure to ionizing radiation worldwide.
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