Introduction In challenging listening situations, speech perception with a cochlear implant
(CI) remains demanding and requires high levels of listening effort, which can lead to …

Bilateral cochlear implants (BiCIs) result in several benefits, including improvements in
speech understanding in noise and sound source localization. However, the benefit bilateral …

Listening can require substantial mental effort, even for those whose hearing thresholds are
within normal limits. For individuals with hearing loss, listening-related effort and fatigue can …

This thesis aims to show how Plato attempts to bridge the gap between immortal and mortal
nature in the Timaeus. It explores the similarities and dissimilarities between the constitution …