Robert Bobkier , Konstantin Kovler , Andrey Tsapalov
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This part of the article delves into the early discoveries and historical progression of radon research, focusing on its health implications and the development of initial regulatory frameworks. It traces the journey of radon from ancient mining observations to the pioneering studies of the 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting its transformation from a misunderstood substance to a recognized health hazard. Key milestones are emphasized, including the first scientific observations of radon's effects, the formulation of radiological protection principles, and the establishment of initial international guidelines. Through a hermeneutic perspective, the article explores how these early efforts laid the groundwork for modern regulatory practices, illustrating the dynamic relationship between scientific advancement and societal needs.
期刊介绍：
The Journal of Environmental Radioactivity provides a coherent international forum for publication of original research or review papers on any aspect of the occurrence of radioactivity in natural systems.
Relevant subject areas range from applications of environmental radionuclides as mechanistic or timescale tracers of natural processes to assessments of the radioecological or radiological effects of ambient radioactivity. Papers deal with naturally occurring nuclides or with those created and released by man through nuclear weapons manufacture and testing, energy production, fuel-cycle technology, etc. Reports on radioactivity in the oceans, sediments, rivers, lakes, groundwaters, soils, atmosphere and all divisions of the biosphere are welcomed, but these should not simply be of a monitoring nature unless the data are particularly innovative.
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