APPLIED ACOUSTICS

Scope & Guideline

Connecting researchers to the pulse of acoustic innovation.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of APPLIED ACOUSTICS with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN0003-682x
PublisherELSEVIER SCI LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1968 to 2025
AbbreviationAPPL ACOUST / Appl. Acoust.
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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Address125 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AS, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal "Applied Acoustics" focuses on the interdisciplinary aspects of acoustics, covering a wide array of topics from fundamental studies to practical applications. It serves as a platform for researchers and practitioners to share advancements in acoustic science and technology, emphasizing innovative methodologies and real-world implications.
  1. Acoustic Measurement and Characterization:
    Research studies aimed at developing and validating techniques for measuring various acoustic properties of materials and environments, including sound absorption coefficients, transmission loss, and reverberation times.
  2. Noise Control and Mitigation:
    Investigating strategies and technologies for reducing noise pollution in various settings, including urban environments, transportation systems, and industrial applications.
  3. Vibro-Acoustics and Structural Analysis:
    Exploring the interaction between vibrations and acoustic phenomena in structures, focusing on methods to analyze and predict vibro-acoustic responses in mechanical systems.
  4. Underwater Acoustics and Marine Applications:
    Research related to underwater sound propagation, acoustic signal processing, and environmental monitoring, with implications for marine biology and underwater communication.
  5. Acoustic Metamaterials and Innovative Designs:
    Studies on the design and application of metamaterials to achieve unique acoustic properties, such as sound absorption, shielding, and manipulation of sound waves.
  6. Psychoacoustics and Sound Perception:
    Investigating how sound characteristics affect human perception, including studies on soundscapes, noise annoyance, and the psychological impact of acoustic environments.
  7. Machine Learning and AI in Acoustics:
    Application of machine learning techniques to acoustic signal processing, including feature extraction, classification, and enhancement of audio signals.
Recent years have seen the emergence of several trending themes within the journal "Applied Acoustics", reflecting advancements in technology, changes in societal needs, and increased interdisciplinary collaboration.
  1. Acoustic Metamaterials:
    Research on acoustic metamaterials is rapidly expanding, focusing on their unique properties for sound manipulation, absorption, and noise control, indicating a shift towards innovative material science.
  2. Machine Learning and AI Applications:
    The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques into acoustic research is becoming increasingly prominent, with studies exploring their applications in sound classification, enhancement, and source localization.
  3. Environmental Noise and Urban Studies:
    There is a growing emphasis on the impact of noise pollution in urban environments, with studies investigating noise mapping, community response, and strategies for improving urban soundscapes.
  4. Underwater Acoustics and Marine Technologies:
    Research in underwater acoustics is trending, particularly in relation to marine biology, environmental monitoring, and underwater communication technologies, highlighting the importance of this field.
  5. Psychoacoustic Research:
    Emerging studies focus on the psychological and social impacts of sound, exploring how acoustic environments affect mental health, well-being, and community dynamics.

Declining or Waning

While "Applied Acoustics" has consistently explored a broad range of topics, certain areas have seen a decline in research focus over recent years. This may reflect shifts in technological advancements or changing priorities within the field of acoustics.
  1. Traditional Acoustic Materials:
    There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focused solely on conventional acoustic materials, such as basic foams and fiberglass, as interest shifts towards advanced materials like metamaterials and composites.
  2. Basic Acoustic Theory:
    Research papers that primarily deal with fundamental acoustic theories without application or innovation are becoming less frequent, as the journal increasingly emphasizes applied research that demonstrates real-world applications.
  3. Static Acoustic Systems:
    Research related to static or passive acoustic systems is declining, with a growing preference for dynamic systems that incorporate active noise control and adaptive technologies.
  4. Historical Acoustic Studies:
    There is a waning interest in historical or archival acoustic studies, as the journal moves towards more contemporary applications and innovations in the field.

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