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Brain-Computer interfaces with auditory stimuli: A review study

Volume: 31 Number: 4 August 25, 2025
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Brain-Computer interfaces with auditory stimuli: A review study

Abstract

This study examines auditory stimulus interface studies, an essential development in brain-computer interfaces. Brain-computer interfaces help individuals with limited motor skills communicate without any muscle intervention. Electroencephalogram is the most frequently used method in brain-computer interface studies. Interfaces developed using auditory evoked potentials obtained from electroencephalogram signals are used in fields such as auditory spellers, mood research, and device control. However, compared to visual and tactile stimuli, interfaces with auditory stimuli appear to perform lower in accuracy and information transfer. Interfaces based on auditory stimuli are essential because they allow communication in individuals with no muscle activity and limited vision. This study reviews the design, classification, and evaluation stages of auditory brain-computer interfaces and examines the studies done in the literature.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Electrical Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

August 25, 2025

Submission Date

March 28, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 24, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 31 Number: 4

APA
Nazli, B., & Kavsaoğlu, A. R. (2025). Brain-Computer interfaces with auditory stimuli: A review study. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 31(4), 633-647. https://izlik.org/JA72PD29AX
AMA
1.Nazli B, Kavsaoğlu AR. Brain-Computer interfaces with auditory stimuli: A review study. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;31(4):633-647. https://izlik.org/JA72PD29AX
Chicago
Nazli, Bahar, and Ahmet Reşit Kavsaoğlu. 2025. “Brain-Computer Interfaces With Auditory Stimuli: A Review Study”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 31 (4): 633-47. https://izlik.org/JA72PD29AX.
EndNote
Nazli B, Kavsaoğlu AR (August 1, 2025) Brain-Computer interfaces with auditory stimuli: A review study. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 31 4 633–647.
IEEE
[1]B. Nazli and A. R. Kavsaoğlu, “Brain-Computer interfaces with auditory stimuli: A review study”, Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 31, no. 4, pp. 633–647, Aug. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA72PD29AX
ISNAD
Nazli, Bahar - Kavsaoğlu, Ahmet Reşit. “Brain-Computer Interfaces With Auditory Stimuli: A Review Study”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 31/4 (August 1, 2025): 633-647. https://izlik.org/JA72PD29AX.
JAMA
1.Nazli B, Kavsaoğlu AR. Brain-Computer interfaces with auditory stimuli: A review study. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;31:633–647.
MLA
Nazli, Bahar, and Ahmet Reşit Kavsaoğlu. “Brain-Computer Interfaces With Auditory Stimuli: A Review Study”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 31, no. 4, Aug. 2025, pp. 633-47, https://izlik.org/JA72PD29AX.
Vancouver
1.Bahar Nazli, Ahmet Reşit Kavsaoğlu. Brain-Computer interfaces with auditory stimuli: A review study. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 1;31(4):633-47. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA72PD29AX