Radon Concentration Measurements in Some Enclosed Environments in the Gjilan Region
Session
Medicine and Nursing
Description
The aim of this study was to assess the concentration of radon (²²²Rn) in 31 locations, including schools, public buildings, and private residences in the municipalities of Gjilan, Kamenica, and Viti, to compare the results with international standards and identify potential public health risks. Measurements were conducted during May–June 2025 using the portable AMES PRM-145 device, which detects alpha radiation through scintillation cells. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, calculating the average radon concentration and the annual effective dose according to UNSCEAR and ICRP (2009) models. The results revealed elevated concentrations in several sites, with the highest value of 363.15 Bq/m³ recorded at SHFMU “Skënderbeu” (Gjilan) and the lowest of 88.62 Bq/m³ in Viti. The findings confirm the need for continuous monitoring and preventive measures in indoor environments, providing a scientific basis for the development of radiological protection policies in Kosovo.
Keywords:
radon, ionizing radiation, effective dose, Gjilan, 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.2025.364
Recommended Citation
Thaqi, Lulzim and Basha, Inesë, "Radon Concentration Measurements in Some Enclosed Environments in the Gjilan Region" (2025). UBT International Conference. 9.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/MN/9
Radon Concentration Measurements in Some Enclosed Environments in the Gjilan Region
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The aim of this study was to assess the concentration of radon (²²²Rn) in 31 locations, including schools, public buildings, and private residences in the municipalities of Gjilan, Kamenica, and Viti, to compare the results with international standards and identify potential public health risks. Measurements were conducted during May–June 2025 using the portable AMES PRM-145 device, which detects alpha radiation through scintillation cells. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, calculating the average radon concentration and the annual effective dose according to UNSCEAR and ICRP (2009) models. The results revealed elevated concentrations in several sites, with the highest value of 363.15 Bq/m³ recorded at SHFMU “Skënderbeu” (Gjilan) and the lowest of 88.62 Bq/m³ in Viti. The findings confirm the need for continuous monitoring and preventive measures in indoor environments, providing a scientific basis for the development of radiological protection policies in Kosovo.