Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Data Search and Visualization
2.2. Data Analysis
3. Results
3.1. Historical Analysis of Publications
3.1.1. Chronological Evaluation of Publications in the Arab World
3.1.2. Geographical Distribution of Publications in the Arab World
3.2. Keywords of Research
- Noise: this category includes keywords related to noise, such as “noise”, “noise annoyance”, “construction noise”, “aircraft noise”, “road traffic noise”, “traffic noise”, “sound levels”, and “noise reduction”.
- Noise measurement and mapping: this category includes keywords related to noise measurement and mapping, such as “noise measurement”, “noise mapping”, and “noise levels”.
- Health and environment: this category includes keywords related to health and the environment, such as “air pollution”, “air quality”, “environmental health”, “health effects”, “exposure”, “hypertension”, and “noise-induced hearing loss”.
- Perception and social surveys: this category includes keywords related to perception and social surveys, such as “annoyance”, “perception”, “social survey”, and “soundscape”.
- Specific regions: this category includes keywords related to specific regions, such as “Egypt”, “Jordan”, “Kuwait”, “Makkah”, “Saudi Arabia”, and “Oman”.
- Others: this category includes keywords that are not directly related to the other families, such as “assessment”, “co”, “SIG”, “hajj”, “high blood pressure”, “road traffic”, “traffic”, “sensitivity analysis”, and “noise sources”.
3.3. Journals, Sponsors, and Language of Published Papers
3.3.1. Journals
3.3.2. Sponsors and Language of Papers
3.4. Main Contributing Institutions
3.5. Studied Cities
3.6. Exploring Research Environments, Themes, Case Studies, Methods, and Noise Sources in the Arab World
3.6.1. Research Environments
3.6.2. Research Themes
3.6.3. Case Studies
3.6.4. Noise Sources
3.7. Methods of Studying Noise in the Analyzed Articles
4. Discussion
4.1. Synthesizing the Findings
4.2. Strengths and Limitations of this Study
5. A Research Agenda to Study Urban Noise Pollution in the Arab World
- Health and economic impacts: Future research should prioritize investigating the effects of noise pollution on human health and well-being, particularly among vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and individuals with specific health conditions susceptible to noise-related harm as well as assessing the economic costs associated with noise-related health issues and loss of productivity. These studies can inform the development of targeted policies and interventions aimed at mitigating adverse health outcomes associated with noise exposure.
- Environmental impacts: There is a pressing need to expand research efforts to examine the effects of noise pollution on the environment and wildlife. This includes studying the ecological consequences of noise pollution on biodiversity and ecosystem health. Understanding these impacts can guide the implementation of effective mitigation strategies and policies.
- Policy and legal framework: This research axis concentrates on examining the political and legislative context surrounding noise pollution in the Arab world. It seeks to analyze existing policies and regulations related to noise pollution, identify gaps or areas for improvement, and propose strategies for effective enforcement. Furthermore, this axis advocates for public awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives to foster compliance with noise pollution regulations. It should be noted that an article on this subject is already available online [21].
- Socio-economic and cultural influences: This research axis investigates the socio-economic and cultural factors shaping perceptions and responses to noise pollution in the Arab world. It aims to assess the socio-economic impacts of noise pollution, explore cultural attitudes towards noise, and understand how urbanization and cultural practices influence noise levels. Additionally, this axis proposes culturally sensitive interventions to address noise pollution in diverse Arabic-speaking communities.
- Evaluation of intervention effectiveness: Future research should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of noise pollution interventions and policies implemented in the Arab world. This includes assessing the impact of noise abatement techniques, noise barriers, and land use planning strategies. By evaluating the outcomes of these interventions, policymakers can identify the most effective strategies for mitigating noise pollution in various contexts.
- Identification of unique noise sources: Future research should pay attention to investigating the various sources of noise pollution in the Arab world, particularly those that are unique to the region, such as diesel generators used extensively in countries experiencing unstable electricity supply, such as Lebanon and Iraq. By gaining a better understanding of these sources, researchers can develop targeted strategies and interventions to address specific sources of noise pollution effectively.
6. Conclusions
Supplementary Materials
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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SJR Quartile (SCImago 2023) [41] | Journals | Papers |
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Q1 | Applied Acoustics | 7 |
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | 5 | |
Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment | 2 | |
Journal of Urban Planning and Development | 2 | |
Environmental Science and Pollution Research | 2 | |
Q2 | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment | 5 |
Transportation Research Record | 3 | |
The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association | 2 | |
Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part A: Environmental Science and Engineering and Toxicology | 2 | |
Q3 | Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering | 3 |
Acoustical Science and Technology | 3 | |
Q4 | Indian Journal of Environmental Protection | 2 |
Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research | 2 | |
Annales de Cardiologie et d’Angeiologie | 2 | |
Information not available | Acustica | 2 |
Environmentalist | 2 | |
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | 2 | |
Kuwait Journal of Science and Engineering | 2 |
Sponsors | Count of Sponsors |
---|---|
International Institute of Noise Control Engineering (I-INCE) (Switzerland) | 6 |
Rede Ferroviaria de Alta Velocidade, S.A. (RAVE) (Portugal) | 2 |
International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration, IIAV (USA); | 2 |
Royal Institute of Technology, KTH (Sweden) | 2 |
Scandinavian Vibration Society, SVIB (Sweden) | 2 |
City of Vienna; Vienna Convention Bureau; Austrian Airlines; Dantec Dynamics (Austria) | 2 |
Research Theme | Research Subject | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Characterization of sound environment | Urban noise | Iraq | 2020 |
Jordan | 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2021 | ||
KSA | 1983, 1989, 1993, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2021 | ||
Kuwait | 1990, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2021 | ||
Lebanon | 2001, 2003, 2012, 2016 | ||
Oman | 1999, 2020, 2021 | ||
Palestine | 2000 | ||
Qatar | 2022 | ||
Algeria | 2018 | ||
Tunisia | 2012, 2019 | ||
UAE | 2010, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 | ||
Iraq | 2021 | ||
Sudan | 2011 | ||
Urban noise in oasis | Algeria | 2020 | |
Effects of noise on quality of life | Effects of noise on learning achievement | Iraq | 2021 |
Jordan | 2020 | ||
Impact of work noise on worker health | Algeria | 2013, 2016 | |
Egypt | 2013 | ||
Jordan | 1989, 2005 | ||
KSA | 1990, 2003, 2004 | ||
Kuwait | 2000, 2003, 2004 | ||
Oman | 2022 | ||
Palestine | 2013 | ||
Tunisia | 2019 | ||
UAE | 2012 | ||
KSA | 2013 | ||
Risk to health awareness assessment | Jordan | 2019 | |
Kuwait | 2003 | ||
Noise control | Construction noise | Egypt | 2011 |
Highway noise | Jordan | 2001 | |
Industrial noise | Jordan | 1989 | |
Libya | 2016 | ||
Algeria | 2021 | ||
Noise in schools | KSA | 1994 | |
Noise barriers | Iraq | 2022 | |
Railway noise | Kuwait | 2020 | |
Noise sources | Noise from diesel particulate filters | Jordan | 2020 |
Noise from generators | Iraq | 2020, 2021 | |
Wind farm noise | Morocco | 2018 | |
Building acoustics | Building acoustics | Iraq | 2020 |
KSA | 1991 | ||
Egypt | 2022 |
Country | Case Study | Year |
---|---|---|
Algeria | Algiers civil airport | 2013 |
Industrial zone | 2021 | |
Iron factory | 2016 | |
Oasis | 2020 | |
Urban zones | 2018, 2021 | |
Egypt | Assiut schools | 2013 |
Building syndrome among office workers | 2013 | |
Construction projects | 2011 | |
University classroom | 2022 | |
Urban zones | 2003 | |
Iraq | Hospitals | 2020 |
Residential complexes | 2022 | |
University | 2020, 2021 | |
University halls of sport | 2020 | |
Urban zones | 2010, 2020 | |
Jordan | 26 factories in Jordan | 1989 |
Coffee grinding shops | 2020 | |
Noise from diesel particulate filters | 2020 | |
Queen alia international airport, Amman | 1989 | |
Risk to health awareness assessment | 2019 | |
Urban zones | 2001, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2021 | |
Urban zones W/O barrier | 2006 | |
KSA | 20 schools in Jeddah | 1994 |
Hospitals | 1991 | |
Impact of work noise on worker health | 1990, 2004, 2013, 2014 | |
Urban zones | 1983, 1989, 1993, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2021 | |
Urban zones (El Haje) | 2010, 2012 | |
Kuwait | Construction projects | 2004 |
Impact of work noise on worker health | 2000, 2003, 2021 | |
Risk to health awareness assessment | 2003 | |
Urban zones | 1990, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2020, 2021 | |
Lebanon | Urban zones | 2001, 2003, 2012 |
The port of Tripoli | 2016 | |
Libya | Tajoura reverse osmosis desalination plant | 2016 |
Morocco | Wind farm | 2018 |
Oman | International airport | 2022 |
Urban zones | 1999, 2020, 2021 | |
Palestine | Hospitals | 2013 |
Urban zones | 2000 | |
Qatar | Urban zones | 2022 |
Sudan | Urban zones | 2011 |
Tunisia | Electricity production company | 2019 |
Urban zones | 2012, 2019, 2020 | |
UAE | Two steel factories | 2012 |
Urban zones | 2010, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 |
Noise Source | Country | Years |
---|---|---|
Aircraft noise | Algeria | 2013 |
KSA | 2013 | |
Kuwait | 2009 | |
Oman | 2021, 2022 | |
UAE | 2012, 2022 | |
Noise from construction work | Kuwait | 2003, 2004 |
Generator noise | Iraq | 2020, 2021 |
Industrial noise | Algeria | 2016, 2018, 2021 |
Jordan | 1989, 2020 | |
KSA | 1990, 2003, 2004, 2014 | |
Kuwait | 2000, 2021 | |
Libya | 2016 | |
Oman | 2021 | |
Tunisia | 2019 | |
UAE | 2012 | |
Morocco | 2018 | |
Internal noise | Iraq | 2020 |
KSA | 1991 | |
Noise from construction work | Egypt | 2011 |
Noise from diesel particulate filters | Jordan | 2020 |
Port noise | Lebanon | 2016 |
Railway | Kuwait | 2020 |
Sound systems | Egypt | 2022 |
Traffic noise | Algeria | 2021 |
Jordan | 2005 | |
KSA | 2016 | |
Sudan | 2011 | |
Urban noise | KSA | 2012 |
Lebanon | 2003 | |
KSA | 1994 | |
Palestine | 2013 | |
Algeria | 2020 | |
Egypt | 2003, 2013 | |
Iraq | 2010, 2021, 2022 | |
Jordan | 1989, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2021 | |
Kuwait | 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2021 | |
Lebanon | 2012 | |
Oman | 1999, 2020 | |
Palestine | 2000 | |
Qatar | 2022 | |
Tunisia | 2012, 2019, 2020 | |
UAE | 2010, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021 | |
Urban parking noise | Lebanon | 2001 |
Work noise | Egypt | 2013 |
Method Used. | Number of Uses |
---|---|
Noise measurement | 34 |
Noise mapping | 8 |
Surveys | 9 |
Noise simulation | 2 |
Noise measurement + surveys | 25 |
Noise measurement + noise mapping | 12 |
Noise measurement + sound recording | 1 |
Noise measurement + clinical measurements + surveys | 6 |
Noise measurement + noise mapping + GIS techniques | 1 |
Noise measurement + GIS techniques | 2 |
Noise measurement + noise mapping + surveys | 4 |
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Bouzir, T.A.K.; Berkouk, D.; Barrigón Morillas, J.M.; Rey-Gozalo, G.; Montes González, D. Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda. Sustainability 2024, 16, 4350. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114350
Bouzir TAK, Berkouk D, Barrigón Morillas JM, Rey-Gozalo G, Montes González D. Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda. Sustainability. 2024; 16(11):4350. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114350
Chicago/Turabian StyleBouzir, Tallal Abdel Karim, Djihed Berkouk, Juan Miguel Barrigón Morillas, Guillermo Rey-Gozalo, and David Montes González. 2024. "Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda" Sustainability 16, no. 11: 4350. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114350
APA StyleBouzir, T. A. K., Berkouk, D., Barrigón Morillas, J. M., Rey-Gozalo, G., & Montes González, D. (2024). Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda. Sustainability, 16(11), 4350. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114350