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17.5 mSv / year , 18.3 mSv / year , and 17.8 mSv / year . These values were slightly higher than the action levels ( 3-10 mSv / year ) recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection ( ICRP ) in 1993 .
Additionally , some of the samples exhibited radium concentrations exceeding the global value of 30 Bq / kg set by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation ( UNSCEAR ). However , it is noteworthy that all the measured values were within the risk limits recommended by both the International Commission on Radiological Protection ( ICRP ) and the World Health Organization ( WHO ).
The measurements obtained emphasize the necessity for a more comprehensive survey of radon-222 risks throughout the entire country . The data collected in this study serves as a baseline database of activity levels , which can serve as a reference for future studies to assess potential impacts from future events .
Acknowledgments
We extend our sincere gratitude to the dedicated staff in the chemistry lab at Hebron University who provided invaluable assistance in the process of etching and cleaning the detectors before obtaining readings . Their support and expertise have significantly contributed to the successful execution of this study .
Funding This research did not receive any specific funding .
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest .
Data availability statement This article has no associated data generated and / or analyzed .
Author contribution statement
Rounz J . Shawamreh distributed , collected , and read the dosimeters and contributed to the analysis of data ; Khalil M . Thabayneh wrote the text of the manuscript , reviewed and approved the final manuscript .
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