Trends in Hearing
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the frontiers of auditory research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation:
The journal emphasizes studies that explore the prevalence, characteristics, and management of hearing loss, including the effectiveness of various hearing aids and cochlear implants. - Cognitive and Auditory Processing:
Research investigating the interplay between cognitive functions and auditory processing is a core focus, particularly how listening effort and cognitive load affect speech perception. - Innovative Measurement Techniques:
The journal showcases advancements in auditory measurement methodologies, including the use of neural decoding, pupillometry, and functional imaging to assess auditory performance. - Listening Environments and Conditions:
Studies examining the impact of different acoustic environments on speech perception and listening effort are highlighted, including research on noise reduction strategies and spatial hearing. - Technological Innovations in Audiology:
The journal covers research on new technologies and methodologies in audiology, such as automated audiometry, virtual reality applications, and the development of personalized auditory models.
Trending and Emerging
- Listening Effort and Cognitive Load:
Research increasingly focuses on how cognitive load and listening effort affect speech perception, particularly in challenging auditory environments, reflecting a growing interest in the cognitive aspects of hearing. - Personalized Audiology:
There is a significant trend towards personalized approaches in audiology, such as tailoring hearing aids and rehabilitation strategies to individual auditory profiles and preferences. - Neural and Physiological Measures:
Emerging studies utilize advanced neural and physiological measures, including pupillometry and electrocochleography, to gain insights into auditory processing and the effectiveness of interventions. - Virtual and Augmented Reality in Auditory Testing:
The application of virtual and augmented reality technologies for auditory testing and rehabilitation is gaining traction, suggesting a future direction for immersive auditory experiences. - Impact of Environmental Factors on Hearing:
Research examining how environmental factors, such as background noise and room acoustics, influence hearing outcomes is becoming increasingly relevant, especially in real-world contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Audiometric Techniques:
There is a noticeable decline in research focusing solely on conventional audiometric testing methods, as the field shifts towards more innovative and comprehensive assessment techniques. - General Population Hearing Studies:
While studies on hearing loss prevalence remain important, there has been a decrease in the emphasis on broad population-based studies, with more focus shifting towards specific groups, such as children with cochlear implants or older adults. - Basic Mechanisms of Hearing Loss:
Research dedicated to the fundamental biological mechanisms underlying hearing loss has waned, as practical applications and technological advancements take precedence over purely theoretical studies. - Music Perception in Hearing Impairment:
The exploration of music perception specifically in hearing-impaired listeners has seen a reduction, possibly due to a shift in focus towards more clinically relevant auditory challenges. - Static Models of Auditory Processing:
There is a declining interest in static models of auditory processing, with a trend towards dynamic and interactive models that consider contextual factors influencing hearing.
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