This paper describes a research approach based on the Actor-Network Theory (ANT) to interpret and understand the Korea’s strategy for the development of the ubiquitous city (u-city). Analyzing empirical materials from u-city development, this study traces and unpacks the interaction occurring around the u-city innovation and also identifies patterns of innovation, concentrating on negotiation a...

Environmental noise pollution lowers the quality of life and is a public health concern in residential areas. In Minna, Nigeria, effects exposure to on inhabitants' well-being were examined this study. The indicated maximum limits for tolerable levels home context exceeded by data measured using sound level meter, hand-held geographic positioning system, structured questionnaire (N = 880). stud...