Publications

For a complete list, see Dr. Polonenko's Google Scholar Profile

Pre-Prints

• Polonenko MJ, Maddox RK (2025). The parallel auditory brainstem response paradigm provides accurate and fast hearing thresholds in a clinic-like setting. medRxiv [Preprint].  2025 Nov 30:2025.11.26.25341073; https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.11.26.25341073 

• Osborne MH, Koeritzer M, Herd H, Polonenko MJ (2023). Hearing progression of children with enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA) according to SLC26A4 genetic mutation status. medRxiv, 2023.11.29.23299192; https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.11.29.23299192 

New Publications

2026

• Polonenko MJ, Eisenreich RE (2026). Optimal parameters for measuring multiband auditory brainstem responses to continuous speech. Trends in Hearing, 2026;30. https://doi.org/10.1177/23312165261465722 

• Herb IN, Polonenko MJ (2026). Characterizing simultaneously recorded auditory brainstem and middle latency responses using the parallel auditory brainstem response paradigm. Ear & Hearing, [Publish Ahead of Pring, June 09, 2026]  https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000001844 

• Polonenko MJ, Maddox RK (2026). Bone conducted responses using the parallel auditory brainstem response (pABR) paradigm. Ear & Hearing, 47(5):1397-1405. https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000001833 

2025

• Bartels H, Polonenko MJ, Negandhi J, Alemu R, Cushing SL, Papsin BC, Gordon KA (2025). Speech perception outcomes in children with single-sided deafness receiving unilateral cochlear implantation compared to bimodal device users. Ear & Hearing, 47(1):62-79. https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000001723 

• Stoll TJ, Vandjelovic ND, Polonenko MJ, Lis NRS, Lee AKC, Maddox RK (2025). The auditory brainstem response to natural speech is not affected by selective attention. PLoS Biology, 10:e3003407; https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003407 

• Schleiss MR, Osterholm EA, Shanley R, Hernandez-Alvarado N, Graupmann E, Kruc R, Jansen R, Polonenko M, Herd H, Fernandez-Alarcon C, Blackstad M, Rosendahl S, Coverstone K, McCann M, Sidebottom A, Wunderlich W, Strul S, Kulus KA, Dollard SC, Lanzieri TM (2025). Dried blood spot PCR for detection of congenital cytomegalovirus infection and disease. JAMA Network Open, 8(8):e2529837; https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.29837 

• Polonenko MJ, Maddox RK (2025). The effect of speech masking on the human subcortical response to continuous speech. eNeuro, 12(4) ENEURO.0561-24.2025; https://doi.org/10.1523/ENEURO.0561-24.2025 

• DiNino M, Crowell J, Kloiber I, Polonenko MJ (2025). The relationship between auditory brainstem responses, cognitive ability, and speech-in-noise perception among young adults with normal hearing thresholds. Hearing Research, 460:109243, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2025.109243. 

• Fromm CA, Maddox RK, Polonenko MJ, Huxlin KR, Diaz GJ (2025). Multisensory stimuli facilitate low-level perceptual learning on a difficult global motion task in virtual reality. PloS One, 20(3): e0319007. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319007 

• Polonenko MJ, Maddox RK (2025). Diagnosing hearing loss using air- and bone-conducted parallel auditory brainstem responses. Proceedings of the 11th Convention of the European Acoustics Association Forum Acusticum / Euronoise 2025, pp. 3243-3245; https://www.doi.org/10.61782/fa.2025.0298  

Previous Publications by Polonenko

2024

• Polonenko MJ, Maddox RK (2024). Fundamental frequency predominantly drives talker differences in auditory brainstem responses to continuous speech. JASA Express Letters. 4(11):114401. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0034329. 

2023

• Polonenko, M. J., Vicente, L. C., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2023). Longitudinal effects of simultaneous and sequential bilateral cochlear implantation on cortical auditory-evoked potentials recorded at CZ in a large cohort of children. Ear & Hearing, 44(1), 92–108. https://doi.org/10.1097/aud.0000000000001275. [pdf]

2022

• Polonenko, M. J., & Maddox, R. K. (2022). Optimizing parameters for using the parallel auditory brainstem response to quickly estimate hearing thresholds. Ear & Hearing, 43(2), 646–658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/aud.0000000000001128. [pdf]

• Vicente, L. C., Polonenko, M. J., Gordon, K. A., Silva, L. T., Costa, O. A., & Alvarenga, K. F. (2022). Effects of sequential bilateral cochlear implantation in children: Evidence from speech-evoked cortical potentials and tests of speech perception. Audiology & Neurotology, 27(4), 282–296. https://doi.org/10.1159/000521600. [pdf] 

2021

• Polonenko, M. J., & Maddox, R. K. (2021). Exposing distinct subcortical components of the auditory brainstem response evoked by continuous naturalistic speech. eLife, 10, e62329. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.62329. [pdf - published version]

2020

• Lee, H. J., Smieja, D., Polonenko, M. J., Cushing, S. L., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2020). Consistent and chronic cochlear implant use partially reverses cortical effects of single sided deafness in children. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 21526. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78371-6. [pdf - published version]

• Steel, M. M., Polonenko, M. J., Giannantonio, S., Hopyan, T., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2020). Music perception testing reveals advantages and continued challenges for children using bilateral cochlear implants. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.03015. [pdf - published version]  

2019

• Polonenko, M. J., & Maddox, R. K. (2019). The Parallel Auditory Brainstem Response. Trends in Hearing, 23, 233121651987139. https://doi.org/10.1177/2331216519871395. [pdf - published version]

• Sokolov, M., Gordon, K. A., Polonenko, M. J., Blaser, S. I., Papsin, B. C., & Cushing, S. L. (2019). Vestibular and balance function is often impaired in children with profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Hearing Research, 372, 52–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2018.03.032. [pdf]

• Cushing, S. L., Gordon, K. A., Sokolov, M., Papaioannou, V., Polonenko, M. J., & Papsin, B. C. (2019). Etiology and therapy indication for cochlear implantation in children with single-sided deafness. HNO, 67(10), 750–759. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00106-019-00729-8. [pdf]

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2019). Cortical plasticity with bimodal hearing in children with asymmetric hearing loss. Hearing Research, 372, 88–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2018.02.003. [pdf]

2018

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2018). Limiting asymmetric hearing improves benefits of bilateral hearing in children using cochlear implants. Scientific Reports, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-31546-8. [pdf - publisher version]

• Yamazaki, H., Easwar, V., Polonenko, M. J., Jiwani, S., Wong, D. D. E., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2018). Cortical hemispheric asymmetries are present at young ages and further develop into adolescence. Human Brain Mapping, 39(2), 941–954. https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.23893. [pdf]

2017

• Polonenko, M. J., Gordon, K. A., Cushing, S. L., & Papsin, B. C. (2017). Cortical organization restored by cochlear implantation in young children with single sided deafness. Scientific Reports, 7(1), 16900. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-17129-z. [pdf - published version]

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2017). Delayed access to bilateral input alters cortical organization in children with asymmetric hearing. NeuroImage: Clinical, 17, 415–425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2017.10.036. [pdf - published version]

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2017). Children with single-sided deafness use their cochlear implant. Ear & Hearing, 38(6), 681–689. https://doi.org/10.1097/aud.0000000000000452. [pdf]

• Polonenko, M. J., Giannantonio, S., Papsin, B. C., Marsella, P., & Gordon, K. A. (2017). Music perception improves in children with bilateral cochlear implants or bimodal devices. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 141(6), 4494–4507. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.4985123. [pdf]

• Gordon, K. A., Cushing, S. L., Easwar, V., Polonenko, M. J., & Papsin, B. C. (2017). Binaural integration: A challenge to overcome for children with hearing loss. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 25(6), 514–519. https://doi.org/10.1097/moo.0000000000000413. [pdf] 

• Sokolov, M., Cushing, S. L., Polonenko, M. J., Blaser, S. I., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2017). Clinical characteristics of children with single-sided deafness presenting for candidacy assessment for unilateral cochlear implantation. Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports, 5(4), 275–285. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40136-017-0173-1. [pdf] 

2016

• Polonenko, M. J., Carinci, L., Gordon, K. A., Papsin, B. C., & Cushing, S. L. (2016). Hearing benefit and rated satisfaction in children with unilateral conductive hearing loss using a transcutaneous magnetic-coupled bone-conduction hearing aid. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 27(10), 790–804. https://doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.15092. [pdf] 

• Polonenko, M. J., Cushing, S. L., Gordon, K. A., Allemang, B., Jewell, S., & Papsin, B. C. (2016). Stimulation parameters differ between current anti-modiolar and peri-modiolar electrode arrays implanted within the same child. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 130(11), 1007–1021. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215116009026. [pdf]

2015

• Giannantonio, S., Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., Paludetti, G., & Gordon, K. A. (2015). Experience Changes How Emotion in Music Is Judged: Evidence from Children Listening with Bilateral Cochlear Implants, Bimodal Devices, and Normal Hearing. PloS ONE, 10(8), e0136685. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0136685. [pdf - published version]

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2015). The effects of asymmetric hearing on bilateral brainstem function: Findings in children with bimodal (electric and acoustic) hearing. Audiology & Neurotology, 20(Suppl. 1), 13–20. https://doi.org/10.1159/000380743. [pdf - published version] 

2010

• Polonenko, M. J., Scollie, S. D., Moodie, S., Seewald, R. C., Laurnagaray, D., Shantz, J., & Richards, A. (2010). Fit to targets, preferred listening levels, and self-reported outcomes for the DSL v5.0a hearing aid prescription for adults. International Journal of Audiology, 49(8), 550–560. https://doi.org/10.3109/14992021003713122. [pdf]