A comprehensive study on impact of noise exposure on roadside school childrens' cognitive performance.

IF 2 3区工程技术 Q3 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-12-03 DOI:10.1080/00140139.2024.2435062

Avnish Shukla, Bhaven N Tandel, Manoranjan Parida, Harshil R Patel

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Abstract

An uncontrolled vehicular population escalates distraction and affects mental wellness due to ambient noise, profoundly affecting the academic landscape. This study investigates the significant influence of ambient noise on schoolchildren's learning, attention, and cognition, underscoring the critical challenges and potential limitations it poses to their academic progress. Cognitive assessments were conducted under prevailing noise and controlled conditions. Noise levels (L_Aeq, L₉₀, L₁₀) were measured using a sound level metre (Kimo dB300) in classrooms of ten roadside schools. Findings reveal that noise levels exceed WHO thresholds for classroom environments. Statistical analyses (z-test, paired t-test, ANOVA, regression analysis) indicate significant differences in noise levels and cognitive test scores between both noise exposure conditions. Schools S8 and S10 showed a remarkable 15% improvement in cognitive test scores when transitioning from noisy to silent conditions. Noise disproportionately affected students aged 11-13, particularly boys. Effective noise control measures were suggested to create conducive learning environments.

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Ergonomics 工程技术-工程：工业

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

12.50%

发文量

147

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, Ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives. The journal Ergonomics is an international refereed publication, with a 60 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people. All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.