Bagus Sidik Waskito Hadi, Mustafid Amna Rambey

Pemetaan Metode Pengukuran Radon (222-Rn) di Indonesia: Tinjauan Literatur dan Prospek Masa Depan

Introduction

Pemetaan metode pengukuran radon (222-rn) di indonesia: tinjauan literatur dan prospek masa depan. Pahami pemetaan metode pengukuran radon (222-Rn) di Indonesia. Tinjauan ini membahas bahaya radon (kanker paru), manfaat geologi, & prospek riset sesuai standar ICRP.

Abstract

Gas radon (222Rn) adalah unsur kimia radioaktif yang tidak memiliki warna, bau, dan rasa sehingga sulit dideteksi tanpa menggunakan alat deteksi radiasi pada temperatur ruangan. Gas radon adalah penyebab kedua setelah rokok yang berkontribusi terhadap 3-14% kasus kanker paru-paru yang ada di dunia. Gas radon yang memiliki dampak berbahaya bagi Kesehatan ini, jika digunakan dengan baik dalam dunia penelitian memiliki beberapa manfaat; antara lain sebagai data sumber endapan uranium yang ada di dalam tanah, sebagai alat bantu acak massa air dan udara di dalam tanah yang mengalami pergerakan akibat adanya dinamika patahan geologi dan sistem panas bumi, sebagai alat bantu acak dinamika interaksi air tanah dan air di permukaan dalam bidang geologi, sebagai salah satu sumber gejala-gejala awal untuk memprediksi gempa tektonik. Di Indonesia telah dilakukan penelitian-penelitian mengenai radiasi gas radon, manfaat serta dampak bahaya dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Indonesia adalah negara yang memiliki sumber daya alam yang cukup terkait bahan bakar nuklir dalam bentuk Uranium dan Thorium. Untuk Uranium terdapat sekitar 90 ribu ton dan Thorium sekitar 140 ribu ton. Unsur-unsur ini akan meluruh menjadi gas radon yang memiliki dampak besar bagi kehidupan manusia. Tinjauan literatur ini bertujuan sebagai pemetaan metode pengukuran radiasi gas radon yang telah dilakukan dan tersebar di seluruh Indonesia serta prospek penelitian radon di masa depan sesuai dengan standar rekomendasi International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP).

Review

The literature review titled "Pemetaan Metode Pengukuran Radon (222-Rn) di Indonesia: Tinjauan Literatur dan Prospek Masa Depan" addresses a highly pertinent topic concerning both public health and environmental science in Indonesia. The abstract effectively highlights the dual nature of radon (222Rn) gas: its significant health hazard as a leading cause of lung cancer and its valuable applications in diverse scientific fields, including uranium exploration, geological dynamics, groundwater interaction studies, and even as a potential precursor for tectonic earthquakes. Given Indonesia's substantial reserves of uranium and thorium, which decay into radon, this review's focus on mapping existing measurement methodologies and outlining future research prospects in the country is particularly timely and relevant. The stated aim to align with International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) standards further underscores the paper's commitment to robust scientific practice and public safety. A key strength of this proposed review lies in its comprehensive scope and the critical importance of its subject matter. The authors correctly identify radon as a pervasive yet invisible threat, necessitating systematic detection and monitoring. By undertaking a literature review focused on "pemetaan metode pengukuran," the paper aims to provide a much-needed synthesis of fragmented research efforts across Indonesia. This mapping is crucial for identifying regional variations, understanding prevalent techniques, and pinpointing areas requiring more attention. Furthermore, connecting radon research to Indonesia's geological endowments (Uranium and Thorium) demonstrates a deep understanding of the national context, offering a foundation for both resource management and hazard mitigation strategies. The diverse applications of radon in geological and environmental studies, as outlined in the abstract, also suggest the review will appeal to a broad scientific audience beyond public health specialists. While the abstract clearly articulates the review's objectives, the ultimate impact will depend on the depth and rigor of the literature mapping and future prospects. For instance, the review should not only list methods but critically evaluate their efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and suitability for different geological and environmental conditions prevalent in Indonesia. A detailed analysis of geographical coverage of past studies, types of detectors used, and the representativeness of sampling across the archipelago would significantly enhance the "pemetaan" aspect. Regarding "prospek masa depan," the paper could go beyond simply outlining possibilities to proposing a prioritized roadmap for national radon monitoring, identifying specific research gaps, and suggesting collaborative frameworks to standardize measurements and data sharing in line with ICRP recommendations. This would transform the review from a synthesis into a foundational document for a national radon strategy.

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