Detailed analysis of voice period fluctuations in speakers under psychological stress
By: Pavel Horský, David Haisman and Jan Cícha
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Language: English
Page range: 346 - 356
Submitted on: Feb 1, 2026
Published on: Jun 17, 2026
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