為了進一步了解偏鄉地區學童的學習與健康環境，本研究選擇臺灣南部茂林國小作為觀測場域，於冬季進行為期三個月的室內空氣品質調查。研究靈感來自近年報告指出，臺灣山區肺腺癌的病例有逐年上升趨勢，同時也有研究認為，室內空氣污染可能與兒童注意力不足過動症（ADHD）發展有所關聯，特別是在學齡前階段。
資料蒐集方面，研究團隊採用 TEMTOP M2000 第二代低成本監測儀器，搭配臺灣環境部所提供的公開數據。透過皮爾森相關分析、時間序列圖與熱區視覺化等方式，分析各項污染物濃度的變化，並將結果與世界衛生組織（WHO）訂定的標準進行比對，以評估當地空氣品質是否符合健康門檻。
整體而言，茂林國小的室內空氣品質大致落在 WHO 建議的安全範圍內。不過，分析結果也顯示，室內環境仍容易受到戶外空氣狀況、季節交替與地理因素的影響。研究指出，只要採取一些簡單措施，例如改善教室通風、定期進行環境清潔，便能有效提升室內空氣品質。此研究填補了臺灣偏鄉在 IAQ 領域的研究空白，也為未來相關政策與實務應用提供了初步參考

As people spend an increasing proportion of their lives indoors, monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ) has become essential to public health. This study investigates IAQ during the winter season over a three-month period in Maolin, a rural village in southern Taiwan. The research focuses on Maolin Elementary School, motivated by recent studies showing a rise in lung adenocarcinoma in Taiwan's mountainous regions and evidence linking poor IAQ to developmental issues such as ADHD in preschool children.
Data collection was carried out using a low-cost monitoring device (TEMTOP M2000 2nd generation) and publicly available datasets from Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment. The analysis employed Pearson correlation, time-series evaluation, and heatmap visualizations, with measured values compared against the World Health Organization (WHO) IAQ guidelines.
Results indicate that IAQ levels in Maolin Elementary School remained within the WHO recommended limits. However, indoor air quality was significantly affected by outdoor air conditions, seasonal changes, and the school’s geographic location. The study concludes that a holistic approach is necessary when assessing IAQ, considering environmental, and behavioral factors. Simple interventions such as improving ventilation and routine cleaning can substantially enhance indoor environments. This research contributes to the limited body of IAQ literature in rural Taiwan and provides a foundation for future investigations and policy development.

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