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RF-EMF EXPOSURE LEVELS IN SENSITIVE LAND USE IN GREECE: EDUCATIONAL UNITS CENSUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KORYDALLOS.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2020

This exposure assessment measured RF-EMF levels in all primary and secondary school units (n=62) in Korydallos, Athens, across 27 MHz–3 GHz. The study reports that 97.5% of schools had exposure levels at least 2200 times below Greek exposure limits. The authors conclude the measured levels were below 60% of the…

Exposure assessment of radio frequency electromagnetic field levels in hospitals of Samsun Province, Turkey.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2020

This exposure assessment measured RF-EMF levels in 21 state hospitals in Samsun Province, Turkey using short-term, long-term, and band-selective approaches across 100 kHz–3 GHz (total) and 27 MHz–3 GHz (band-selective). The study reports that the ICTA 3 V/m limit was exceeded in at least some hospital measurements,…

EXTREMELY LOW FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT IN THE VICINITY OF WIND TURBINES.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2020

This exposure assessment measured extremely low frequency magnetic fields near 22 wind turbines in two wind farms in Greece using a Narda NBM-550 with an EHP-50F probe and processing aligned with the 2013/35/EU Directive. Mean magnetic field intensity at the turbine base was reported as low (0.146 µT) and declined to…

APPLICATION OF TIME-AVERAGED AND INTEGRAL-BASED MEASURE FOR MEASUREMENT RESULTS VARIABILITY REDUCTION IN GSM/DCS/UMTS SYSTEMS.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2019

This exposure-assessment study evaluated temporal variability of RF-EMF levels from GSM/DCS/UMTS networks using continuous personal exposimeter logging. It proposes an integral-based measure (accumulated energy density from instantaneous power density) alongside 24 h time-averaging to reduce variability in daily…

Characterisation of spatial and temporal variability of RF-EMF exposure levels in urban environments in Flanders, Belgium.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2019

This exposure-assessment study used on-body calibrated personal exposimeters to characterize spatial and temporal variability of personal RF-EMF exposure across microenvironments in five cities in Flanders, Belgium. Brussels showed the highest mean total exposure, while Antwerp had higher downlink exposure than…

Assessment of an anti-scale low-frequency electromagnetic field device on drinking water biofilms.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This laboratory study tested a low-intensity very low-frequency EMF anti-scale device for potential impacts on drinking water biofilms in flow-through reactors. Across soft and hard water and for nascent and mature biofilms, the EMF exposure did not significantly change biofilm cell numbers, cell integrity measures,…

Electromagnetic fields exposure assessment among workers at broadcast centers in Poland.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This exposure assessment study estimated occupational RF electric-field exposure among workers at 4 broadcast centers in Poland using spot measurements and historical occupational hygiene data. Reported maximum and average electric-field values were below the Polish occupational exposure limit for a work shift. The…

Occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields. The situation in Greece.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This exposure assessment study reports extensive EMF measurements and exposure mapping across multiple workplace settings in Greece in the context of implementing EU Directive 2013/35/EU. The authors report that most assessed workplaces did not exceed occupational limits, and often did not exceed general public…

Comparison of radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure levels in different everyday microenvironments in an international context.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This exposure assessment quantified RF-EMF levels using portable, high-sampling-rate devices across 94 outdoor microenvironments and 18 public transport vehicles in six countries. Mean outdoor exposure ranged from 0.23 to 1.85 V/m, and public transport exposure ranged from 0.32 to 0.86 V/m. Exposure varied…

Radiofrequency exposure in the Neonatal Medium Care Unit.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

This exposure assessment characterized RF-EMF levels in a Neonatal Medium Care Unit and inside incubators using spot and long-term dosimeter measurements. Reported levels varied by location (higher near a window and near the evaluated incubator) and by time (higher at night than during the day). The authors emphasize…

Electromagnetic Field Assessment as a Smart City Service: The SmartSantander Use-Case.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

The study presents a smart city service for electromagnetic field assessment using deployed measuring probes integrated into a city platform. Data collected for more than one year are processed to characterize E-field levels across large areas and over time. The authors report that the results validate the…

Comparative assessment of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency surgery of inferior turbinate.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2016

This prospective, randomized, single-blind study compared monopolar versus bipolar radiofrequency surgery for inferior turbinate hypertrophy in 71 patients. Over 6 months, long-term symptom outcomes did not significantly differ between groups. Monopolar radiofrequency showed earlier symptom improvement and less…

Analysis of personal and bedroom exposure to ELF-MFs in children in Italy and Switzerland.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2016

This exposure assessment study measured personal and bedroom extremely low-frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF) exposures in 172 children (5–13 years) in Switzerland and Italy. Geometric mean exposures were low on average (0.04 μT personal; 0.05 μT bedroom), but were higher among children living within 100 m of a…

2015:19 Recent Research on EMF and Health Risk - Tenth report from SSM’s Scientific Council on Electromagnetic Fields, 2015

Research RF Safe Research Library Mar 1, 2015

This Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) Scientific Council report provides an annual overview of the previous year’s research on electromagnetic fields (EMF) to support the Authority’s risk assessment and policy work. It updates key topics including ELF magnetic fields and childhood leukaemia, mobile phones,…

Validity of at home model predictions as a proxy for personal exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from mobile phone base stations

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2015

This exposure-assessment study compared modeled at-home RF-EMF from mobile phone base stations (NISMap) with 24-hour personal measurements in 93 Dutch participants. Correlations were low to moderate, with better agreement for time spent at home than for the full 24-hour period. While modeled estimates could rank…

Near-field radiofrequency electromagnetic exposure assessment

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2015

This paper presents a near-field RF exposure assessment method comparing standard SAR estimation from E-field measurements in tissue-simulating liquid with a proposed approach based on incident H-field measurements. Experiments were conducted at 900, 1800, and 2450 MHz using dipole antennas and a flat phantom, with…

Magnetic Nanoparticles with High Specific Absorption Rate at Low Alternating Magnetic Field.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2015

This paper describes synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles intended for tumor hyperthermia applications. It reports that the particles show relatively high specific absorption rate (22–200 W/g) under a 160 kHz alternating magnetic field at 100–500 Oe, despite low saturation magnetization. The…

Electromagnetic field exposure assessment in Europe radiofrequency fields (10 MHz-6 GHz).

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2015

This paper provides an overview of published RF EMF exposure measurements in Europe and characterizes population exposure patterns. Across included spot and long-term measurement studies, reported mean electric field strengths were generally low (mostly

Assessment of the neurotoxic potential of exposure to 50Hz extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) in naïve and chemically stressed PC12 cells

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This in vitro study tested acute (30 min) and sub-chronic (48 h) 50 Hz ELF-EMF exposure up to 1000 µT in naïve and chemically stressed PC12 cells. Across assays of Ca2+ homeostasis, ROS production, and membrane integrity, the study reports no consistent or measurable neurotoxic effects under the tested conditions.…

Occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields of uninterruptible power supply industry workers

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This workplace exposure assessment reports extensive spot measurements of ELF electric and magnetic fields in a UPS factory across test areas, production lines, and power substations. The highest fields were observed in test areas (up to 992.0 V/m and 215.6 µT). The authors state that measured levels were below…

Radiodensitometric Assessment of the Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation Versus Low Intensity Laser Irradiation on Mandibular Fracture Repair: A Preliminary Clinical Trial.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This preliminary prospective clinical trial compared pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation (PEMF) and low intensity laser irradiation (LILI) as adjuncts to mandibular fracture repair assessed by clinical union and radiodensitometric bone density. Clinical outcomes (segment stability and occlusion) were…

Assessment of auditory evoked potential in long-term mobile phone users.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This cross-sectional study assessed auditory brainstem responses in 173 long-term mobile phone users aged about 17–39 years. The authors report significant differences in ABR wave and interpeak latencies across age groups, with prolonged average wave I–V latencies in the 20–29 year group. They interpret the latency…

Mobile Phone Assessment in Egocentric Networks: A Pilot Study on Gay Men and Their Peers.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This article describes a mobile phone-based pilot study in egocentric networks of 12 gay men and their peers (44 participants total). Participants completed daily mobile assessments of HIV-transmission and general health behaviors, and phone log data were collected from gay men with Android phones. The paper focuses…

Risk assessment of desert pollution on composite high voltage insulators.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This engineering study assesses the risk of failure of composite high-voltage insulators in desert environments where sand accumulation and moisture can create conductive layers and leakage currents. Using realistic Sinai sand grain size and salinity data and an ABB composite insulator as a case study, the authors…

Assessment of extremely low frequency magnetic field exposure from GSM mobile phones.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This paper reports extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic flux density measurements from 47 GSM mobile phones, collected to support exposure classification in the MOBI-KIDS epidemiological study. At 25 mm, maximum resultant magnetic flux density at 217 Hz had a geometric mean of 221 nT, and inclusion of harmonics…

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