Indoor air quality in educational institutions: a comparative study of VOCs and bacterial contaminants in Dubai schools

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) research in educational institutions is crucial for ensuring the health and wellbeing of students and staff. It also contributes to academic performance, energy efficiency, regulation compliance, and cost savings. This study conducted IAQ assessments in three school building...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Built Environment
Main Authors:	Chuloh Jung, Gamal El Samanoudy, Nahla Alqassimi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Subjects:	indoor air quality (IAQ) educational institutions formaldehyde (HCHO) total volatile organic compound (TVOC) Dubai students well-being
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2024.1478681/full

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