Determination of the Noise Pollution on University (Education) Campuses: a Case study of Ataturk University

Özer, Serkan; Zengin, Murat; Yılmaz, Hasan

doi:10.5053/ekoloji.2014.906

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“…In addition to acoustic valor of greenery in university campuses that is marked in our research, it should be considered as one element in a more complex environmental system, where soundscape together with water management [ 73 ], energy consumption [ 74 ], or climate mitigation actions [ 75 ] can create academic campuses as sustainable educations hubs influencing the surrounding and promoting a built environment of 21st century. Such actions in redesigning academic campuses according to modern urbanization concepts can be observed in many countries around the globe like France [ 76 ], Spain [ 77 ], Italy [ 78 ], Poland [ 79 ], Germany [ 70 ], Finland [ 80 ], US [ 81 ], Turkey [ 82 ], India [ 83 ], China [ 84 ], Singapore [ 85 ], Malaysia [ 86 ], or Brazil [ 87 ].…”

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Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland)

Jaszczak

Pochodyła

Kristiánová

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Well-being and soundscape analysis should be useful in re-design works involved in the planning of recreational areas and green spaces on campuses to improve the health of students, academics, and university staff. Proper space planning, for example, in campus parks, including the planning of soundscape zones, is important in relieving study and work stress. The aim of the study was to conduct a multicriteria analysis of the soundscape and well-being of users in the university park on campus in Olsztyn (Poland). It was important to redefine thinking about the re-composition of park space, including reduction of noise and improving well-being. The research included: 1. measurements of sound pressure levels (SPL) at selected points in two periods, 2. interview with park users and preparation of a mental map, 3. experts’ opinion on soundscape and well-being, and 4. design schemes for re-design of the park. The results of research regarding the perception of the soundscape and well-being in Kortowo park by respondents differ slightly from the results of SPL measurements. The results also confirm the difference between SPL in the leafless and leafy period. The results show a clear relationship between the perception of sounds and well-being in the park. However, in some areas near the water, where higher noise levels are reported the respondents felt quite comfortable. Finally, design schemes are proposed, based on experts’ opinions and results of the analysis.

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Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland)

Jaszczak

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Kristiánová

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“…Noise pollutant emanating from road traffic and industry has adverse effect on productivity. Industrial workers may have low productivity from noise distraction, learning process of students in high school located close to road traffic and the industrial area may be affected as well [11] [12] [13]. There are residents living along the streets that lead to the north industrial area of Windhoek.…”

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Measurement of Noise Pollution in Northern Industrial Areas of Windhoek, Namibia

Onjefu¹,

Ejembi²,

Onjefu³

2019

JEP

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The increase in industrial activities and vehicular movement along the northern industrial area of Windhoek has vastly increased the amount of traffic noise and other noise pollution in the area. Noise pollution has an adverse health effect to human population, when exposed for a long period. Residence in proximate communities along the north industrial area and those working in the various industries located in the area may be affected, when the noise pollution level exceed the permissible standard for human exposure. A sound level meter was used to measure the amount of noise pollution at the streets of the northern industrial area. The measurements were done during the daytime, at a time interval of 2 hours, from 08:00 am -06:00 pm. The amount of noise pollution obtained from the study ranges from (64 -72) dB (A), with a maximum of 72 dB (A) in Bonsmara Street, (67.4 -75.3) dB (A), with a maximum of 75.3 dB (A) in New Castle Street, (60.5 -81.0) dB (A), with a maximum of 72.3 dB (A) in Braham Street. (62.5 -72.3) dB (A), with a maximum of 82.3 dB (A) in Hosea Kutako Street, (66.0 -82.3) dB (A), with a maximum of 76.8 dB (A) in Simmentaler Street and (65.1 -76.8) dB (A), with a maximum of 76.8 dB (A) in Dortmund Street. The variation of noise level index L 10 , L 50 , L 90 and L eq , Noise Climate (NC) and Traffic Noise index (TNI)were calculated. The maximum noise pollution values obtained from the study were higher than the WHO recommended limit of 70 dB (A).

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“…The increased use of private vehicles, the location of the campus and the traffic movement influence the high sound level that could affect human health (El-Sharkawy & Alsubaie, 2014). Goswami et al (2011) andOzer et al (2014) studied traffic noise within a campus, and the research showed that the sound level at certain locations exceeded the permissible sound level. Excessive exposure to traffic sound can accentuate the negative effect on human health.…”

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“…Excessive exposure to traffic sound can accentuate the negative effect on human health. It is an environmental problem that can cause health hazard, environmental degradation, and influence the quality of life (Phukan & Kalita, 2013;Ozer et al, 2014). The usage of vehicles affected the indoor and outdoor environment and brings about negative impact on the quality of life in a campus (Kong et al, 2009).…”

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Traffic Noise Influence on Soundscape Quality At Campus Landscape Area

Anuar

Din

Hussein

2017

JDBE

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Campuses located in urban areas are prone to issues such as high traffic and noise pollution which can affect both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Environmental experiences involving the perception of positive and negative sounds relate to the study of soundscape. This paper presents a soundscape assessment using two physical approaches of site observation and sound measurement. Two landscape areas in University of Malaya (UM) campus were selected: the parcourse area (Site I) and the water feature area (Site II). The objectives are to investigate the level of sound quality and to identify the connection between the soundscape and the landscape elements. During site observation, the human sound of Site I, water sound of Site II and vehicular sounds characterize the selected sites. Both sites sound pressure level were at 50 dBA and above during low traffic conditions, and a critical level of over 60 dBA during high traffic conditions. This current sound level exceeded the permissible level for institutions of 50 dBA by the Department of Environment. Sounds generated by the water feature and from human activities do influence the soundscape during low traffic period but insignificant during high traffic period. It is important to take into consideration on the factor of location, surrounding context, landscape elements and vegetation when creating a landscape area for the community in the campus. It is hoped that the findings will provide fundamental data for future improvement and development of UM campus" landscape areas.

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Determination of the Noise Pollution on University (Education) Campuses: a Case study of Ataturk University

Cited by 16 publications

References 17 publications

Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland)

Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland)

Measurement of Noise Pollution in Northern Industrial Areas of Windhoek, Namibia

Traffic Noise Influence on Soundscape Quality At Campus Landscape Area

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