American Journal of Audiology

Aims & Scope

AJA publishes peer-reviewed research and other scholarly articles pertaining to clinical audiology methods and issues, and serves as an outlet for discussion of related professional and educational issues and ideas.

The journal is an international outlet for research on clinical research pertaining to screening, diagnosis, management and outcomes of hearing and balance disorders as well as the etiologies and characteristics of these disorders.

The clinical orientation of the journal allows for the publication of reports on audiology as implemented nationally and internationally, including novel clinical procedures, approaches, and cases.

AJA seeks to advance evidence-based practice by disseminating the results of new studies as well as providing a forum for critical reviews and meta-analyses of previously published work.

The broad field of clinical audiology, including audiologic/aural rehabilitation; balance and balance disorders; cultural and linguistic diversity; detection, diagnosis, prevention, habilitation, rehabilitation, and monitoring of hearing loss; hearing aids, cochlear implants, and hearing-assistive technology; hearing disorders; lifespan perspectives on auditory function; speech perception; and tinnitus.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.684

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8329

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	571

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Human Auditory Brain-stem Response to High Click Rates

  Citation: 323

  Authors: Robert F., Donald

• A Review of Hyperacusis and Future Directions: Part I. Definitions and Manifestations

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Richard S., Martin, Eveling Rojas, Hyung Jin, Tom, Nicolas, Claudia Barros, Gerhard, Andrew J., Anthony T., Nora, Brian C. J.

• Central Auditory Processing

  Citation: 243

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• Year 2000 Position Statement

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Cherow

• Psychometric Evaluation of Visual Analog Scale for the Assessment of Chronic Tinnitus

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Ilya, Berthold, Christian, Peter

• Background Noise Levels and Reverberation Times in Unoccupied Classrooms

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Heather A., Peggy B., Gail M., Lawrence L.

• The Effects of Service-Delivery Model and Purchase Price on Hearing-Aid Outcomes in Older Adults: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Larry E., Sara E., Tera M., Anna K., Dana L., Christine

• Tinnitus and Hearing Survey: A Screening Tool to Differentiate Bothersome Tinnitus From Hearing Difficulties

  Citation: 125

  Authors: James A., Susan, Tara L., Emily, Christine, Gino, Kathleen F.

• Average Speech Levels and Spectra in Various Speaking/Listening Conditions

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Wayne O.

• Development and Validation of the Tinnitus Primary Function Questionnaire

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Richard, Haihong, Ann, Shelley, William, Claudia

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