Introduction to the special issue on: Advances in soundscape: Emerging trends and challenges in research and practice

Francesco Aletta; Bhan Lam; Cynthia Tarlao; Tin Oberman; Andrew Mitchell

doi:10.1121/10.0036699

Introduction to the special issue on: Advances in soundscape: Emerging trends and challenges in research and practice

J Acoust Soc Am. 2025 Jun 1;157(6):4411-4416. doi: 10.1121/10.0036699.

Authors

Francesco Aletta¹, Bhan Lam², Cynthia Tarlao³, Tin Oberman¹, Andrew Mitchell¹

Affiliations

¹ Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering, The Bartlett, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
² School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
³ School of Information Studies, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

PMID: 40526448
DOI: 10.1121/10.0036699

Abstract

This editorial introduces the special issue "Advances in Soundscape: Emerging Trends and Challenges in Research and Practice" published jointly by The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA) and JASA Express Letters. Marking over a decade since the last dedicated issue on soundscape research in JASA, this collection highlights the rapid evolution and diversification in the field. It features 28 peer-reviewed articles from international research teams, showcasing advances in methodology, technological applications, theoretical developments, and real-world implementations across various acoustic environments. We categorize the contributions thematically, identify emerging trends and ongoing challenges, and offer perspectives for future research and practice.