# Noise Annoyance in Physical Sciences: Perspective 2015-2024
## 1 Introduction  
The tremendous dynamics of civilizational change over the past decade can be illustrated, for example, by the leap in the development of artificial intelligence [1]. Similarly rapid and radical changes have occurred in the development of devices that generate sound signals. The quality and quantity of signals--both audible and inaudible--in the spaces people inhabit have become subjects of growing discussion. Noise exposure is a current and relevant issue from various research perspectives. It appears in publications across environmental science, as well as in Earth and planetary sciences and engineering [2]. The problems of noise pollution in urban spaces and the emission of sound waves--capable of causing both physiological and psychological effects, including serious health problems [3, 4]--are widely discussed. Therefore, it is not surprising thatsound-related research is conducted in fields such as urban planning or building construction [5]. The development of cities and other human-inhabited spaces necessitates adaptation to the risks posed by sound waves. Plans to connect large metropolitan areas via urban air transport serve as a clear example of this issue. Research into low-emission noise pollution devices is also being conducted in the areas of rail transport, aviation, and electric vehicles [6]. Innovative research is being conducted on the use of metamaterials that would make it possible to reduce the harmfulness of sound in residential construction [7]. The issue is widely discussed in urban planning, especially if we consider not only the problem of how to reduce the harmfulness of sound, but also how to preserve the visual and ecological aspects of urban space [8]. All of this underlines the timeliness and significance of the noise problem across various scientific disciplines. The impact of noise extends to various settings, including academic environments where it negatively affects learning [9] and workplaces where it poses a risk of hearing loss [10]. The pervasive nature of urban noise as a public health concern further emphasizes the urgency of this issue. In this context, a comprehensive review of the literature on noise annoyance was considered both necessary and cognitively valuable. The aim of this review was to describe the current state of research and to identify trends and potential research gaps. Mapping the current research landscape is valuable because it reveals different perspectives on the analysis of the same issue. One example is urban noise, whose intensity is influenced both by the type of building development and by the substrate on which the sound source occurs. Identifying trends and research gaps can help point to future directions for research. Furthermore, green urban systems are being explored for their potential in noise reduction. To this end, 1952 publications from the Scopus database, spanning the years 2015 to 2024, were reviewed. The selection focused on works within the physical sciences. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses were conducted, based on five research categories: document type, subject area, affiliation, noise source, and research methodology. Within each category, subcategories were defined and used for cross-analysis. The findings were presented both descriptively and graphically. Data processing and analysis were carried out using PostgreSQL 16.2, SQL queries, and Python 3.12.2. In practice, by using the open-source relational database management system, partial data for identifying the publication were recorded. As a result of the analysis, shifts in the distribution of interest across specific noise-related topics were identified. For example, there was a noticeable increase in research within the field of engineering, greater use of experimental methods, and a rise in the proportion of scientific articles featuring authors affiliated with Chinese institutions. A detailed discussion of these trends is provided in the Discussion and Conclusions sections.