Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of Ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae)

Telecommunication technologies such as radio, cell phones, and television were developed to meet people's needs and have been widely used for decades. However, the invention relies on the transmission and reception of signals via radio (RF), which has increased concerns about the effects of RF...

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Main Authors: Nik Abdull Halim, Nik Muhammad Hanif, Mat Seleei, Nur Ma Aeina Shafiqah, Che Dom, Nazri, Dapari, Rahmat, Agyemang-Badu, Samuel Yaw
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Published: Univ. of Malaya 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107607/
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author Nik Abdull Halim, Nik Muhammad Hanif
Mat Seleei, Nur Ma Aeina Shafiqah
Che Dom, Nazri
Dapari, Rahmat
Agyemang-Badu, Samuel Yaw
author_facet Nik Abdull Halim, Nik Muhammad Hanif
Mat Seleei, Nur Ma Aeina Shafiqah
Che Dom, Nazri
Dapari, Rahmat
Agyemang-Badu, Samuel Yaw
author_sort Nik Abdull Halim, Nik Muhammad Hanif
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description Telecommunication technologies such as radio, cell phones, and television were developed to meet people's needs and have been widely used for decades. However, the invention relies on the transmission and reception of signals via radio (RF), which has increased concerns about the effects of RF fields on human health, including mosquito-borne diseases caused by exposure to these fields. To address these concerns, a study was conducted to evaluate the effects of exposure from RF on mosquitoes. The objective of this study is to determine the effects of exposure RF on hatching rate, development time, and egg morphology of the Aedes population. Under laboratory conditions, 50 Ae. albopictus eggs were exposed to three different exposures (control, low dose: 900 MHz and high dose: 18 GHz). The effects of exposure on hatching rate, development time and egg morphology were observed. This study revealed that higher doses of RF can shorten the hatching days of Aedes mosquitoes, but also slow down their development rate. In summary, this study provides important insights into the potential effects of exposure to RF on Aedes mosquito populations. Further research is needed to fully understand the effects of exposure RF on mosquito populations in natural environments and the potential public health implications.
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spelling upm-1076072024-09-09T02:12:54Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107607/ Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of Ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae) Nik Abdull Halim, Nik Muhammad Hanif Mat Seleei, Nur Ma Aeina Shafiqah Che Dom, Nazri Dapari, Rahmat Agyemang-Badu, Samuel Yaw Telecommunication technologies such as radio, cell phones, and television were developed to meet people's needs and have been widely used for decades. However, the invention relies on the transmission and reception of signals via radio (RF), which has increased concerns about the effects of RF fields on human health, including mosquito-borne diseases caused by exposure to these fields. To address these concerns, a study was conducted to evaluate the effects of exposure from RF on mosquitoes. The objective of this study is to determine the effects of exposure RF on hatching rate, development time, and egg morphology of the Aedes population. Under laboratory conditions, 50 Ae. albopictus eggs were exposed to three different exposures (control, low dose: 900 MHz and high dose: 18 GHz). The effects of exposure on hatching rate, development time and egg morphology were observed. This study revealed that higher doses of RF can shorten the hatching days of Aedes mosquitoes, but also slow down their development rate. In summary, this study provides important insights into the potential effects of exposure to RF on Aedes mosquito populations. Further research is needed to fully understand the effects of exposure RF on mosquito populations in natural environments and the potential public health implications. Univ. of Malaya 2024-09-15 Article PeerReviewed Nik Abdull Halim, Nik Muhammad Hanif and Mat Seleei, Nur Ma Aeina Shafiqah and Che Dom, Nazri and Dapari, Rahmat and Agyemang-Badu, Samuel Yaw (2024) Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of Ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae). Journal of Health and Translational Medicine, sp.2. pp. 55-62. ISSN 2289-392X https://jummec.um.edu.my/index.php/jummec/article/view/44995 10.22452/jummec.sp2023no2.6
spellingShingle Nik Abdull Halim, Nik Muhammad Hanif
Mat Seleei, Nur Ma Aeina Shafiqah
Che Dom, Nazri
Dapari, Rahmat
Agyemang-Badu, Samuel Yaw
Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of Ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae)
title Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of Ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae)
title_full Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of Ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae)
title_fullStr Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of Ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae)
title_full_unstemmed Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of Ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae)
title_short Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of Ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae)
title_sort effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae)
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107607/
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