JASA Express Letters
Scope & Guideline
Innovating the soundscape of academia, one letter at a time.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Auditory Perception and Cognition:
Research related to how humans and animals perceive and process auditory information, including speech intelligibility, sound localization, and the cognitive aspects of auditory processing. - Acoustic Measurement and Modeling:
Studies involving the measurement and modeling of acoustic phenomena in various environments, including underwater acoustics, room acoustics, and sound propagation. - Technological Advances in Acoustics:
Innovations in acoustic technologies, such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and sound analysis tools, focusing on improving auditory experiences and outcomes. - Biological and Ecological Acoustics:
Research on the role of sound in biological and ecological contexts, including animal communication, soundscapes, and the impact of anthropogenic noise on wildlife. - Speech and Language Processing:
Investigations into speech production and perception, including the effects of noise on speech communication and the development of speech recognition technologies. - Noise and Vibration Control:
Studies aimed at understanding and mitigating noise pollution and vibration, including the design of materials and structures for sound absorption and isolation.
Trending and Emerging
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Acoustics:
An increasing number of studies are leveraging machine learning techniques for tasks such as sound classification, speech recognition, and acoustic modeling, indicating a growing trend towards integrating AI in acoustics research. - Environmental and Ecological Acoustics:
Research focusing on the impact of sound in ecological contexts, including studies on underwater acoustics and soundscapes in natural habitats, is gaining traction, reflecting a heightened awareness of environmental issues. - Adaptive and Personalized Hearing Technologies:
There is a notable rise in research related to adaptive technologies for hearing aids and cochlear implants, emphasizing personalized approaches to improve auditory experiences for users. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sound Studies:
Emerging themes highlight collaborations across disciplines, combining insights from physics, engineering, biology, and cognitive science to tackle complex problems related to sound and hearing. - Acoustic Effects of Social and Cultural Factors:
An increasing focus on how social and cultural contexts influence auditory perception and language processing indicates a trend towards understanding the interplay between acoustics and human behavior.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Psychoacoustic Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on traditional psychoacoustic methods, possibly due to the rise of more advanced computational techniques and machine learning applications in auditory research. - Basic Hearing Mechanisms:
Research centered on the fundamental mechanisms of hearing, such as basic auditory thresholds and simple auditory response measurements, appears to be waning as the field progresses toward more complex and applied studies. - Static Acoustic Measurements:
The prevalence of static measurement studies, such as those focused solely on sound level and frequency response without dynamic or contextual analysis, is decreasing in favor of more dynamic and real-world applications.
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