Performance evaluation of speech masking design among listeners with varying language backgrounds

H Masuda, Y Hioka, CTJ Hui, J James, CI Watson - Applied Acoustics, 2022 - Elsevier
Speech masking is a technique used for protecting speech confidentiality, which is realised
by adding maskers to cover target speech. Numerous studies have demonstrated the native …

The effect of inattention and cognitive load on unpleasantness judgments of environmental sounds

J Steffens, F Müller, M Schulz, S Gibson - Applied Acoustics, 2020 - Elsevier
Evaluations of our acoustical environment depend on sound characteristics as well as on
factors attributable to the person and situation. The aim of the study was to investigate the …