Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Sound Intensity Level00:53

Sound Intensity Level

4.6K
Humans perceive sound by hearing. The human ear helps sound waves reach the brain, which then interprets the waves and creates the perception of hearing. The loudness of the environment in which a person is located determines whether they can distinguish between different sound sources.
The human ear can perceive an extensive range of sound intensity, necessitating the use of the logarithmic scale to define a physical quantity—the intensity level. It is a ratio of two intensities and...
4.6K
Difference from Background: Limit of Detection01:05

Difference from Background: Limit of Detection

7.7K
The limit of detection (LOD) is the smallest amount of analyte that can be distinguished from the background noise. The LOD value corresponds to the concentration at which the analyte signal is three times larger than the standard deviation of the blank signal. Below this value, the analyte signal cannot be differentiated from the background noise. It is calculated by dividing the calibration slope by 3 times the standard deviation of the blank signals.
The LOD indicates the presence or absence...
7.7K
Special considerations while measuring blood pressure01:28

Special considerations while measuring blood pressure

956
When assessing blood pressure (BP), healthcare professionals must consider various factors and potential unexpected outcomes to ensure accurate readings and provide proper patient care. Adhering to these guidelines is essential to achieving the most reliable results.
Monitoring Both Arms:
Monitoring BP in both arms during the initial assessment is advisable, as the systolic value may differ by five to ten mm Hg between arms. For subsequent BP assessments, use the arm with the higher reading.
956
Sound Intensity00:58

Sound Intensity

4.5K
The loudness of a sound source is related to how energetically the source is vibrating, consequently making the molecules of the propagation medium vibrate. To measure the loudness of a source, the physical quantity of interest is the intensity. This is defined as the energy emitted per unit of time per unit of area perpendicular to the sound wave's propagation direction. Since the total energy is greater if the source vibrates for a longer duration and over a larger area, dividing the...
4.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Safety and Feasibility of Autologous Cord Blood Infusion for Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report With Ethical and Translational Considerations.

Journal of paediatrics and child health·2026
Same author

A Survey of Teachers' Knowledge of Audiology in an Educational Setting.

Language, speech, and hearing services in schools·2025
Same author

Risk factors and transmission pathways associated with infant Campylobacter spp. prevalence and malnutrition: A formative study in rural Ethiopia.

PloS one·2020
Same author

The effectiveness of methylphenidate in improving cognition after brain injury in adults: a systematic review.

Brain injury·2019
Same author

Nursing students: Training and maintaining universal newborn hearing screening knowledge.

Nurse education in practice·2018
Same author

Could the Use of Acoustic Reflexes Prior to Administering Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAEs) Affect the Results of DPOAEs?

American journal of audiology·2018
Same journal

Normative Values for Prosaccade and Antisaccade Eye Movements in Adolescents Using a New Saccadometry Test.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology·2026
Same journal

Bilingualism and Aging: Their Impact on Speech Perception in Noise Using the AzBio Sentence Test.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology·2026
Same journal

A Simple Facial Scale for Hearing Loss.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology·2026
Same journal

Bimodal Stimulation of the Auditory-Somatosensory System Improves Auditory Sensory Gating Function in Patients with Tinnitus.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology·2026
Same journal

Reactions to Tinnitus Based on Color Code Personality Type.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology·2026
Same journal

Multidimensional Effects of Hyperacusis: A Study on Tinnitus, Anxiety, Cognitive Function, Sleep, and Quality of Life.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 17, 2025

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses
14:05

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses

Published on: January 23, 2017

29.4K

Acceptable Noise Levels Determined by Traditional and Self-Assessed Methods.

Megan Barnett1, Alisha L Jones1, Erin Westbrook1

  • 1Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|February 15, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Self-assessed acceptable noise level (ANL) using the Unitron uHear app is a valid and efficient hearing screening tool. This home-based hearing test is as accurate as traditional methods but significantly faster for adults with normal hearing.

More Related Videos

Pupillometry to Assess Auditory Sensation in Guinea Pigs
09:25

Pupillometry to Assess Auditory Sensation in Guinea Pigs

Published on: January 6, 2023

2.1K
Modified Experimental Conditions for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Mice and Assessment of Hearing Function and Outer Hair Cell Damage
07:13

Modified Experimental Conditions for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Mice and Assessment of Hearing Function and Outer Hair Cell Damage

Published on: February 10, 2023

2.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 17, 2025

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses
14:05

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses

Published on: January 23, 2017

29.4K
Pupillometry to Assess Auditory Sensation in Guinea Pigs
09:25

Pupillometry to Assess Auditory Sensation in Guinea Pigs

Published on: January 6, 2023

2.1K
Modified Experimental Conditions for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Mice and Assessment of Hearing Function and Outer Hair Cell Damage
07:13

Modified Experimental Conditions for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Mice and Assessment of Hearing Function and Outer Hair Cell Damage

Published on: February 10, 2023

2.6K

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Hearing Science
  • Mobile Health Technology

Background:

  • Home-based hearing screening apps are increasingly available.
  • Traditional acceptable noise level (ANL) measurements require specialized equipment.
  • Assessing ANLs is crucial for understanding speech intelligibility in noisy environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the validity of a self-assessed ANL measurement using a mobile application.
  • To compare the efficiency of the self-assessed ANL method against traditional ANL measurements.
  • To determine if the Unitron uHear app provides a reliable ANL assessment for individuals with normal hearing.

Main Methods:

  • A within-subject repeated measures design was employed.
  • Sixty-two adults with normal hearing participated in the study.
  • Acceptable noise levels (ANLs) were measured using both traditional methods and the Unitron uHear app.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were found between traditional ANL measurements and self-assessed ANL measurements.
  • The self-assessed ANL testing using the app was significantly faster than traditional methods.
  • The Unitron uHear app demonstrated high validity and efficiency in measuring ANLs.

Conclusions:

  • The Unitron uHear app offers a valid and efficient method for self-assessing ANLs in adults with normal hearing.
  • Mobile health applications can provide reliable hearing screening alternatives.
  • This technology facilitates convenient and accessible hearing health monitoring.