Effect of auditory feedback on speech intelligibility of adults with cochlear implants
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-07189-3
Abstract: Auditory feedback (AF) contributes to speech intelligibility (SI) which is vital in social interactions to examine AF effect on SI of adults with cochlear implant (CI). The relationship between age of CI implantation and AF… read more here.
Keywords: intelligibility; speech intelligibility; auditory feedback; effect ... See more keywords
An FPN-based classification method for speech intelligibility detection of children with speech impairments
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DOI: 10.1007/s00500-017-2932-9
Abstract: The inability to speak fluently degrades the quality of life of many individuals. Early intervention from childhood can reduce the disfluency of speech among adults. Traditionally, disfluency of speech among children is diagnosed based on… read more here.
Keywords: speech intelligibility; classification method; intelligibility detection; speech ... See more keywords
Efficient subband fast adaptive algorithm based-backward blind source separation for speech intelligibility enhancement
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DOI: 10.1007/s10772-020-09715-w
Abstract: This paper addresses the problem of speech intelligibility enhancement by subband adaptive filtering algorithms in a blind framework. Recently in Djendi and Sayoud (Int J Speech Technol 22:391–406, 2019 ), we have proposed a subband… read more here.
Keywords: speech intelligibility; subband; speech; intelligibility enhancement ... See more keywords
Perceptual analysis of the speech intelligibility and soundscape of multilingual environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2019.03.001
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the perceived speech intelligibility of English, Polish, Arabic, and Mandarin and, more generally, the soundscape associated to multilingual environments. Listening tests were used to evaluate three acoustic environments (an airport, a… read more here.
Keywords: speech intelligibility; room acoustic; multilingual environments; intelligibility ... See more keywords
Comparison of speech intelligibility of elderly aged 60–69 years and young adults in the noisy and reverberant environment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2019.107096
Abstract: Abstract In contrast to young adults with the normal hearing ability, most of the elderly can difficultly hear the speech signals in an unfavorable noisy and reverberant environment. In this paper, the effect of noise… read more here.
Keywords: speech intelligibility; environment; noisy reverberant; young adults ... See more keywords
The speech intelligibility and applicability of the speech transmission index in large spaces
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2020.107400
Abstract: Abstract This paper aims to explore the influence factors of speech intelligibility and the applicability of the speech transmission index (STI) in large spaces, where the sound energy is unevenly distributed and non-exponentially decays. The… read more here.
Keywords: acoustics; intelligibility; speech intelligibility; large spaces ... See more keywords
How much COVID-19 face protections influence speech intelligibility in classrooms?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2021.108051
Abstract: Abstract The ongoing pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus is challenging many aspects of daily life. Several personal protective devices have become essential in our lives. Face protections are mostly used in order to stop… read more here.
Keywords: speech transmission; speech intelligibility; face protections; speech ... See more keywords
Effect of reverberation and noise type on speech intelligibility in real complex acoustic scenarios
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108137
Abstract: Abstract Enhanced speech intelligibility in realistic acoustic scenarios guarantees effective communication. Noise and reverberation degrade speech intelligibility, but the combined effect of reverberation, informational noise and position of target, listener and noise source on speech… read more here.
Keywords: reverberation; noise; speech intelligibility; effect ... See more keywords
Audiomotor Perceptual Training Enhances Speech Intelligibility in Background Noise
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2017.09.014
Abstract: Sensory and motor skills can be improved with training, but learning is often restricted to practice stimuli. As an exception, training on closed-loop (CL) sensorimotor interfaces, such as action video games and musical instruments, can… read more here.
Keywords: background noise; speech intelligibility; training; audiomotor perceptual ... See more keywords
Mobile phones: A trade-off between speech intelligibility and exposure to noise levels and to radio-frequency electromagnetic fields.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.05.006
Abstract: When making phone calls, cellphone and smartphone users are exposed to radio-frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and sound pressure simultaneously. Speech intelligibility during mobile phone calls is related to the sound pressure level of speech… read more here.
Keywords: sound pressure; speech intelligibility; exposure; phone ... See more keywords
Performance in noise: Impact of reduced speech intelligibility on Sailor performance in a Navy command and control environment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2016.10.007
Abstract: ABSTRACT Noise, hearing loss, and electronic signal distortion, which are common problems in military environments, can impair speech intelligibility and thereby jeopardize mission success. The current study investigated the impact that impaired communication has on… read more here.
Keywords: intelligibility; speech intelligibility; command control; noise ... See more keywords