For centuries, religious buildings have been using bells to call the faithful to prayer. Bell-
ringing activity on church premises does not serve a purely religious function, however, as …

As a social species, humans have developed soundscapes that surround, and to some
extent circumscribe, their daily existence. The concept of aural heritage, its …

The new guidelines of the Catholic Church are in line with the guidelines adopted by
Protestant churches since the Reformation, unifying appreciation for the liturgical practices …

Exposure to loud sound during leisure activities for long periods of time is an important area
to implement preventive health education, especially among young people. The aim was to …

Background The addition of concert instrumentation to contemporary religious services has
exposed attendees to increased noise levels, which may contribute to noise-induced …

A presente investigação tem como principal objetivo a avaliação dos impactes da poluição
sonora na saúde da população nas freguesias de Serzedelo (“expostos”) e Abação (São …

To ascertain the influence of occupational exposure to SPL on the hearing threshold of
indoor cycling (IC) instructors. This is a cross-sectional study involving eleven IC instructors …

As a social species, humans have developed soundscapes that surround, and to some
extent circumscribe, their daily existence. The concept of aural heritage, its …

Introduction: One of the most mystifying problems faced by individuals who are exposed to
high levels of noise (either occupational or recreational) is the slow deterioration of hearing …

Nairobi City is increasingly being affected by noise from the growing entertainment,
commercial, religious, transportation and communication activities. However, unlike other …