Radon Concentration Measurements in Some Enclosed Environments in the Gjilan Region

Session

Medicine and Nursing

Description

The purpose of this study was to assess the concentration of radon (²²²Rn), in 31 locations, including schools, public buildings and private homes in the municipalities of Gjilan, Kamenica and Viti, to compare them with international standards and to identify potential risks to public health in some public institutions, schools and private homes in the municipalities of Gjilan, Kamenica and Viti, with the aim of comparing the results with international standards and identifying potential risks to public health. The methodology used is mainly based on radon concentration measurements that were carried out during the period May–June 2025, using the portable AMES PRM-145 apparatus, which is based on scintillation cells for the detection of alpha radiation and here the scintillation cell methods - Lucas were used. The samples were selected in a representative manner, including buildings with different characteristics. Data analysis was performed using statistical methods and graphical presentation of the results, including the calculation of the average radon concentration and the annual effective dose for residents. The results showed significant variations in radon concentration between municipalities and building types. The highest concentration was recorded in the SHFMU “Skënderbeu” (Përlepnica, Gjilan) with 363.15 Bq/m³ and in a private house in Hodonoc (Kamenica) with 354.85 Bq/m³, while the lowest value was recorded at the Fire Station in Viti with 88.62 Bq/m³. The average annual effective dose ranged from 0.64 mSv/year to 2.61 mSv/year, exceeding the recommended limit of 1 mSv/year in some locations. The conclusion of the study findings is that there is the presence of high concentrations of radon in some indoor environments in the Gjilan region, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and implementation of preventive measures, especially in buildings with limited ventilation. The results of this study provide sufficient contribution to public awareness by providing a scientific basis for the development of radiological protection policies in these regions and perhaps throughout Kosovo.

Keywords:

radon, ionizing radiation, effective dose, Gjilan, Kamenica, Viti, Kosovo

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-41-2

Location

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

25-10-2025 9:00 AM

End Date

26-10-2025 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.385

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Radon Concentration Measurements in Some Enclosed Environments in the Gjilan Region

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

The purpose of this study was to assess the concentration of radon (²²²Rn), in 31 locations, including schools, public buildings and private homes in the municipalities of Gjilan, Kamenica and Viti, to compare them with international standards and to identify potential risks to public health in some public institutions, schools and private homes in the municipalities of Gjilan, Kamenica and Viti, with the aim of comparing the results with international standards and identifying potential risks to public health. The methodology used is mainly based on radon concentration measurements that were carried out during the period May–June 2025, using the portable AMES PRM-145 apparatus, which is based on scintillation cells for the detection of alpha radiation and here the scintillation cell methods - Lucas were used. The samples were selected in a representative manner, including buildings with different characteristics. Data analysis was performed using statistical methods and graphical presentation of the results, including the calculation of the average radon concentration and the annual effective dose for residents. The results showed significant variations in radon concentration between municipalities and building types. The highest concentration was recorded in the SHFMU “Skënderbeu” (Përlepnica, Gjilan) with 363.15 Bq/m³ and in a private house in Hodonoc (Kamenica) with 354.85 Bq/m³, while the lowest value was recorded at the Fire Station in Viti with 88.62 Bq/m³. The average annual effective dose ranged from 0.64 mSv/year to 2.61 mSv/year, exceeding the recommended limit of 1 mSv/year in some locations. The conclusion of the study findings is that there is the presence of high concentrations of radon in some indoor environments in the Gjilan region, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and implementation of preventive measures, especially in buildings with limited ventilation. The results of this study provide sufficient contribution to public awareness by providing a scientific basis for the development of radiological protection policies in these regions and perhaps throughout Kosovo.