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EMFEvidence & Dosage

A contested topic — the evidence, the precautionary principle, the practical side.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
233
With abstract
47
Meta / Systematic / RCT
0
Highly cited
42
Publication years
2000–2026

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Top studies on EMF

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Improving Monitoring of Indoor RF-EMF Exposure Using IoT-Embedded Sensors and Kriging Techniques

    Sensors202464 influential citations

    Distributed wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are widely used to enhance the quality and safety of various applications. These networks consist of numerous sensor nodes, often deployed in challenging terrains where maintenance is difficult.…

  2. Effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure on male fertility: A systematic review of experimental studies on non-human mammals and human sperm in vitro

    Environment International202455 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>The World Health Organization is coordinating an international project aimed at systematically reviewing the evidence regarding the association between radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure and adverse…

  3. Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields as effectors of cellular responses in vitro: possible immune cell activation.

    Journal of cellular biochemistry200443 influential citations

    There is presently an intense discussion if electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure has consequences for human health. This include exposure to structures and appliances that emit in the extremely low frequency (ELF) range of the…

  4. A comprehensive review of 5G NR RF-EMF exposure assessment technologies: fundamentals, advancements, challenges, niches, and implications

    Environmental Research202441 influential citations

    This review offers a detailed examination of the current landscape of radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field (EMF) assessment tools, ranging from spectrum analyzers and broadband field meters to area monitors and custom-built devices.…

  5. Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field (RF-EMF) exposure on pregnancy and birth outcomes: A systematic review of experimental studies on non-human mammals

    Environment International202340 influential citations

    BACKGROUND The World Health Organization is coordinating an international project aimed at systematically reviewing the evidence regarding the association between radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure and adverse health…

  6. Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field (ELF-EMF) Increases Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Activities and Ameliorates Depressive Behaviors in Mice

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences202439 influential citations

    Compromised mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) activities are associated with depression in humans and rodents. However, the effects of the enhancement of mitochondrial ETC activities on depression remain elusive. We recently…

  7. Radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure in everyday microenvironments in Europe: A systematic literature review.

    Journal of exposure science &amp; environmental epidemiology201838 influential citations

    The impact of the introduction and advancement in communication technology in recent years on exposure level of the population is largely unknown. The main aim of this study is to systematically review literature on the distribution of…

  8. Electromagnetic fields stress living cells.

    Pathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology200937 influential citations

    Electromagnetic fields (EMF), in both ELF (extremely low frequency) and radio frequency (RF) ranges, activate the cellular stress response, a protective mechanism that induces the expression of stress response genes, e.g., HSP70, and…

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

    Environment international201836 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>The aim of this study was to quantify RF-EMF exposure applying a tested protocol of RF-EMF exposure measurements using portable devices with a high sampling rate in different microenvironments of Switzerland, Ethiopia,…

  10. Comparison of ambient radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) levels in outdoor areas and public transport in Switzerland in 2014 and 2021

    Environmental Research202336 influential citations

    Mobile communication technology has evolved rapidly over the last ten years with a drastic increase in wireless data traffic and the deployment of new telecommunication technologies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ambient…

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