Auditory comfort and noise perception under thermal and visual conditions in urban parks
By: Okan ŞIMŞEK
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Language: English
Page range: 199 - 218
Submitted on: Feb 5, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 20, 2026
Published on: Jul 7, 2026
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