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Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda

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  • Tallal Abdel Karim Bouzir

    (Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning, Blida University, Blida 09000, Algeria)

  • Djihed Berkouk

    (Department of Architecture, Dar Al-Hekma University, Jeddah 22246, Saudi Arabia
    Department of Architecture, Biskra University, Biskra 07000, Algeria)

  • Juan Miguel Barrigón Morillas

    (Laboratorio de Acústica (Lambda), Departamento de Física Aplicada, INTERRA, Universidad de Extremadura, Avda. de la Universidad, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

  • Guillermo Rey-Gozalo

    (Laboratorio de Acústica (Lambda), Departamento de Física Aplicada, INTERRA, Universidad de Extremadura, Avda. de la Universidad, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

  • David Montes González

    (Laboratorio de Acústica (Lambda), Departamento de Física Aplicada, INTERRA, Universidad de Extremadura, Avda. de la Universidad, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

Abstract

This review analyzed scientific publications on noise pollution in 22 Arab countries from 1983 to 2022. The objective of this study was to assess the current state of research on noise pollution in the Arab world, identify trends and gaps in the literature, and subsequently formulate a thorough research agenda. A comprehensive search of the Scopus database was conducted using relevant search terms and inclusion criteria. Out of 249 results, 104 studies were selected. The data extraction from the 104 studies includes the country where the study was conducted/designed; the publication year; the journal of publication; sponsorship details; and the research methodology used. VOSviewer software (VOSviewer 1.6.18) was used to visualize the literature data and co-occurrence networks, collaborations, and research fronts. The analysis revealed that Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait were the most active countries in noise pollution research, while Sudan and Libya had the lowest number of publications in this field. Additionally, countries like Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and Mauritania had no publications on this subject. Research on noise pollution in this region mainly focuses on noise in urban zones and workplaces, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan. Topics vary across other Arab countries. The results highlight the increasing significance of noise pollution research in the Arab world, particularly evident in recent periods. However, scientific output from Arab countries remains significantly limited compared to other global contexts. This study emphasizes the pressing requirement for increased investment in noise pollution research, aiming to achieve knowledge of the acoustic situation in Arab countries in order to develop strategies to mitigate population exposure to noise pollution, improve the well-being of citizens, and protect public health.

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  • Tallal Abdel Karim Bouzir & Djihed Berkouk & Juan Miguel Barrigón Morillas & Guillermo Rey-Gozalo & David Montes González, 2024. "Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(11), pages 1-24, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:11:p:4350-:d:1399076
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