該雜志的目的是為有關基本聽覺機制的論文提供一個論壇。重點是實驗研究，但也將考慮理論論文。期刊的編輯準備接受原創性研究論文的形式為全文、簡短的通信、給編輯的信件和評論。提交的論文應涉及聽覺神經生理學、超微結構、心理聲學和動物聽覺行為研究，以及聽覺功能模型。還將審議關于動物和人類聽力的比較方面的論文，以及關于藥物和環境污染物對聽力功能的影響的論文。臨床論文將不被接受，除非它們有助于理解正常的聽力功能。

The aim of the journal is to provide a forum for papers concerned with basic auditory mechanisms. Emphasis is on experimental studies, but theoretical papers will also be considered. The editor of the journal is prepared to accept original research papers in the form of full-length papers, short communications, letters to the Editor, and reviews. Papers submitted should deal with auditory neurophysiology, ultrastructure, psychoacoustics and behavioural studies of hearing in animals, and models of auditory functions. Papers on comparative aspects of hearing in animals and man, and on effects of drugs and environmental contaminants on hearing function will also be considered. Clinical papers will not be accepted unless they contribute to the understanding of normal hearing functions.