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The research aims to identify sound-related themes in urban environments using Google Maps reviews.

A method for identifying soundcape-related themes in urban environments through Google Maps reviews

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This method explores sound perception in urban environments, suggesting enhancements to quality of life through linguistic analysis.

The research aims to identify sound-related themes in urban environments using Google Maps reviews.
Collected reviews from Lisbon parks and public squares using search terms Jardim and Praça.
Applied a language classification method to analyze user-generated content in Portuguese and translated texts.
Tokenized text to extract keyword nouns associated with natural, human, and technological sounds.
Highlighted concerns about noise, security, and visual appeal from user comments.
Identified positive aspects like relaxation spaces and events in the city.
Demonstrated potential for linguistic analysis to influence acoustic comfort and urban quality of life.

Peixoto et al. (2025) studied this question.

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