Neural Mechanisms and Patterns of Auditory Processes and Their Influence on Cognition

Dear Colleagues,

Auditory perception is the ability to receive and interpret information through audible frequency waves transmitted through the ears or technological devices. Auditory processing can also arise from auditory stimulation via cochlear implants and hearing aids. Moreover, other sensory modalities could influence or even support auditory perception and processing, particularly with reference to multisensory integration. Overall, studies of auditory perception and cognition have also been considered important in various fields, and this topic may have implications for typical development, aging, and clinical settings. The exploration of the relationship between auditory perception and cognition provides many potential benefits, including those concerning the development of signal processing applications and automatic speech recognition. While these technologies are maturing, there is still much room for improvement. Auditory processing also appears to be fundamental for neurodevelopment, having consequences on different skills and patterns not immediately or strictly related to audition, such as emotion recognition and working memory. Additionally, hearing loss has been identified as being one of the modifiable risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline. Thus, though there are numerous connections between audition and cognition, these associations are, in many cases, hypothetical and still being investigated.

The present Special Issue aims to highlight current perspectives on the relationship between auditory perceptions and cognition in all stages of life, especially from a neuroscientific perspective. It will also bring attention to auditory dysfunction and cognitive decline. We welcome original articles and reviews that deepen our understanding of such a field.

Dr. Giulia Cartocci
Dr. Garrett Cardon
Guest Editors

Dr. Bianca Maria Serena Inguscio
Guest Editor Assistant

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• hearing loss
• listening effort
• cochlear implant
• tinnitus
• psychoacoustics
• brain imaging
• cognitive functions
• speech recognition
• music
• neurodevelopment