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Frontiers in Acoustics is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing research across the field of acoustics.

To advance scientific knowledge in acoustics; encourage innovative theoretical, computational, experimental, and applied research; promote rigorous and reproducible scientific practices; and foster interdisciplinary c...

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Massimo Ruzzene

University of Colorado Boulder

United States

Field Chief Editor

Frontiers in Acoustics

Michael J. Leamy

Georgia Institute of Technology

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Acoustic Metamaterials

Noureddine Atalla

Université de Sherbrooke

Canada

Specialty Chief Editor

Acoustic Materials, Noise Control and Sound Perception

Yun Jing

The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Ultrasound Technologies

Adrian Neild

Monash University

Australia

Associate Editor

Acoustofluidics

Aiguo Han

Virginia Tech

United States

Associate Editor

Ultrasound Technologies

60 editors · 1 reviewer

Articles

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About the journal

Scope

Frontiers in Acoustics publishes multidisciplinary research on the theory, modeling, measurement, and application of sound and acoustic phenomena. Its scope includes acoustic materials, metamaterials and metasurfaces, noise mitigation, sound perception, acoustofluidics, ultrasound technologies, medical imaging, and non-destructive testing. Submissions should demonstrate scientific rigor, reproducibility, and a clear contribution to acoustics.

Aims

To advance scientific knowledge in acoustics; encourage innovative theoretical, computational, experimental, and applied research; promote rigorous and reproducible scientific practices; and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to address emerging challenges in sound, materials, engineering, and ultrasound technologies.

ISSN
2813-8082
Editor-in-Chief
Massimo Ruzzene
Established
2026
Subject area
Acoustics

Sections

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  • Geoscience

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  • Oceanography

    Research in oceanography published in Journal of Climate & Earth Systems.

Article types accepted

  • Brief Research Report
  • Correction
  • Data Report
  • Editorial
  • FAIR² Data
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Methods
  • Mini Review
  • Opinion
  • Original Research
  • Perspective
  • Review
  • Technology and Code

Fees and currencies

  • A-Type Articles: CHF 2,195
  • B-Type Articles: CHF 1,750
  • C-Type Articles: CHF 0
  • A: Original Research, Methods, Review, Hypothesis and Theory, Technology and Code
  • B: Mini Review, Perspective, Data Report, Brief Research Report, Opinion
  • C: Correction, Editorial

Fees are charged only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are available for authors with limited funding.

Fees and waivers policy

Editorial policies

Peer Review

All research manuscripts must undergo an appropriate independent peer-review process. Editorial decisions should be based on scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Publication Ethics

The journal expects authors, editors, and reviewers to follow recognized principles of research integrity. Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and undisclosed conflicts of interest are not acceptable.

Authorship

All listed authors must have made meaningful contributions to the research, approved the final manuscript, and agreed to its submission.

Open Access and Licensing

The journal's access model and licensing terms must be clearly stated. Authors should receive transparent information about copyright, reuse permissions, and applicable publication charges.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Data Transparency

Authors should provide appropriate data availability statements and make supporting research materials accessible when ethically and legally possible.

Instructions for authors

Manuscript Preparation

  • Submit original work that falls within the journal's scope.
  • Prepare the manuscript in clear academic English.
  • Include a descriptive title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, and relevant declarations.
  • Ensure that figures, tables, and supplementary materials are clearly labeled and appropriately cited.

Research Ethics

  • Confirm that the manuscript is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Declare conflicts of interest and funding sources.
  • Provide ethics approval and informed consent statements when applicable.
  • Follow recognized standards for research integrity and responsible authorship.

Data Availability

  • Include a data availability statement.
  • Cite datasets, software, and other research materials where applicable.

Submission Requirements

  • Select the appropriate article type and research section.
  • Ensure that all authors approve the submitted manuscript.
  • Review the journal's publication policies and fee information before submission.

Journal metrics

Citation score
6.1
Impact indicator
3.7
Acceptance rate
36%
Days to first decision
55
Articles
42
Total views
155,700
Downloads
45,600
Citations
66

Internal metrics, calculated on this platform and maintained by the editorial office.

Official bibliometric indicators

Citations
66

Source: official publisher page · retrieved 2026-10-16