This paper addresses a multi-objective facility location problem, concerning the location of
noise-sensitive and noise-generating facilities in urban environments. To promote …

Background: Modern urban travel includes mixtures of transit options, which potentially
impact individual pollution exposures and health. This study aims to investigate variations in …

Tire/pavement noise is a primary source of traffic noise that continuously interferes with
human life. In this study, we employed a Bayesian multilevel model to reveal the causal …

There is increasing evidence to suggest that the use of subjective responses to questions
concerning night-time environmental noise exposure is a robust method of assessing sleep …

It is widely known that prolonged exposure to high levels of traffic noise has several health
effects. While scholarship in environmental justice has explored the environmental equity …

Cardiovascular effects of noise rank second in terms of disability-adjusted life year (DALYs)
after annoyance. Although research during the past decade has consolidated the available …

In road traffic noise issues, experimental measurements are a relevant element in order to
understand the problem and to adjust models. Sometimes, when measurements are not …

The paper presents a retrospective and prospective view of noise mapping strategy followed
across the globe as a diagnostic tool for controlling the noise pollution in urban cities. The …

Background While chronic exposure to high levels of noise was demonstrated to increase
the risk of various cardiovascular diseases, the association between noise annoyance and …

Recent research has been developed by different groups towards the development of sonic
crystals as noise barriers. The present paper aims to contribute to this research, focusing on …