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Exploring the Relationship between Healthy City and Public Space Ergonomics: A Bibliometric Analysis

Elif Çelik YTU , Aslı Sungur YTU , Çiğdem Canbay Türkyılmaz YTU

Proceedings of the international conference of contemporary affairs in architecture and urbanism-ICCAUA.

Abstract

This study uses the Scopus database and VOSviewer software to do a bibliometric analysis, specifically examining thecorrelation between healthy cities and public space ergonomics. The study tries to understand the relationshipbetween these fields by analyzing 2074 English-language papers from Scopus, which include the period from 2004 to2024. Healthy city involves ensuring environmental sustainability, promoting public health, and achieving social equity.In addition, public space ergonomics examines the design of urban spaces in order to improve the experience andaccessibility for users. The analysis uncovers dynamic patterns, fundamental ideas, and cooperative connections. Thefindings highlight the reciprocal impact of urban planning that promotes health and the ergonomic design of publicspaces, emphasizing the importance of integrated strategies for creating healthier urban environments. This workcontributes discussion by providing comprehensive summary, as well as leading future research in these interrelatedfields.

Keywords

Human factors and ergonomics Space (punctuation) Public space Engineering Medicine Computer science Poison control Architectural engineering Environmental health

Subject Areas

Occupational Health and Safety Research ·Radiological and Ultrasound Technology ·Health Sciences
Healthcare Systems and Public Health ·Epidemiology ·Health Sciences

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