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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 716, 2026
The 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC 2026)
Article Number 05035
Number of page(s) 8
Section Health, Wellbeing, and Human Behaviors in the Built Environment
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202671605035
Published online 09 June 2026
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