https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-026-07477-z
Regular Article
Radon levels in Aleksandër Moisiu University campus, Durrës (Albania)
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Department of Applied Natural Sciences, Faculty of Professional Studies, University Aleksandër Moisiu, Str. Currila 1, Durrës, Albania
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Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, Blvd. “Zogu I Parë”, Tirana, Albania
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Protex Italia Srl, Via Cartesio, 30, 47122, Forlì, FC, Italy
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Institute of Applied Nuclear Physics, University of Tirana, P.O. Box 85, Rr. Thoma Filipeu, Qesarakë (Tirana), Albania
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Alma Mater Europaea Campus College Rezonanca, Prishtina, Kosovo
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Received:
4
September
2025
Accepted:
21
February
2026
Published online:
7
March
2026
Abstract
The activity concentrations of indoor radon were assessed in the three buildings of the University of Aleksandër Moisiu Durrës. The measurements were conducted utilizing the passive technique that relies on CR-39 solid-state nuclear track detectors. Measurements were performed at various floors during both warm and cold weather conditions. In a specific case, the active technique was used, and radon concentrations were compared between day and night over a span of approximately two weeks. The yearly average radon concentrations were found to vary between 20 and 92 Bq m−3. The average dose due to indoor radon exposure was estimated at 0.6 mSv annually. These findings suggest there was no significant radiological health risk, since the observed activity concentration levels were far below the reference level of 300 Bq m−3 set in Albanian legislation for workplaces.
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