Evaluation of Soundscape Variations through the Open Public Spaces in Saharan Cities: A Case of Biskra, Algeria

This study aims initially to evaluate the quality of different soundscapes in public space city Biskra, Algeria. A total 35 participants took part a laboratory experiment, where 28 sound clips one-minute duration taken from spaces were used as stimuli. The A-weighted equivalent continuous pressure level (LAeq,1min) was calculated. rated soundscape using attribute scales provided their own native language. results questionnaire on recorded soundtracks confirm that immediate environment affects ambient and environment, environments areas located near roads, with high mechanical flow, are considered most unpleasant noisy, (LAeq,1min). findings this indicate there statistically significant correlations between pleasantness loudness, presence sounds, non-mechanical exposure level. In addition, shows is positive correlation sounds. also showed an inverse relationship absence sounds allows natural human be more audible, making pleasant calm according questionnaire. From study, duality LAeq,1min components very representative indicators soundscape.