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ArticleHeliyon2024

Evaluating radon concentration and temporal correction factors in residential and workplace buildings: A comparison of passive and active methods.

Tiberius Dicu, Marius Botoş, Alexandra Cucoş, Şerban Grecu, Ştefan Florică, Arthur Tunyagi

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Tiberius Dicu"Constantin Cosma" Radon Laboratory (LiRaCC), Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, "Babeş-Bolyai" University, Fântânele Street, No. 30, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Marius BotoşFaculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, C. Daicoviciu Street, No. 15, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Alexandra Cucoş"Constantin Cosma" Radon Laboratory (LiRaCC), Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, "Babeş-Bolyai" University, Fântânele Street, No. 30, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Şerban Grecu"Constantin Cosma" Radon Laboratory (LiRaCC), Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, "Babeş-Bolyai" University, Fântânele Street, No. 30, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Ştefan Florică"Constantin Cosma" Radon Laboratory (LiRaCC), Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, "Babeş-Bolyai" University, Fântânele Street, No. 30, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Arthur TunyagiFaculty of Physics, "Babeş-Bolyai" University, M. Kogălniceanu Street, No. 4, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Effective mitigation of the health impacts of radon exposure begins with accurate measurement of this environmental contaminant. Typically, radon surveys require measurements over a period of several months. This process involves the application of temporal correction factors (TCF). Disparities in indoor radon concentration (IRC) are evident across building types. While the integrated technique has traditionally been considered the most reliable for measuring IRC, the active method is becoming more prevalent due to the availability of commercial radon measurement instruments. The aim of this study is to compare IRC using passive (CR-39) and active (ICA device) methods across 69 indoor spaces, including 35 workplaces and 34 residential buildings. The investigation was conducted over a span of one year and included 966 CR-39 detectors that were replaced every 3 and 6 months, respectively, to assess seasonal fluctuations and facilitate the computation of TCF. Statistically significant differences in IRC were observed between residential and workplace buildings (p < 0.001). Among workplaces, educational and research institutions showed the highest average IRC (166 Bq/m

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actual radon exposureResidentialTemporal correction factorsWorkplaces

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PMID39296134
PMCPMC11408051

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