Citing Sonic Concepts in Research
This page provides guidance on how to cite Sonic Concepts products in your publications, along with examples and additional resources to help ensure your work can be accurately interpreted and replicated. Properly citing the tools and technologies used in your work is a critical part of Sonic Concepts commitment to supporting rigorous, transparent and reproducible research with our research tools.
Why Proper Citation Matters
We believe advancing the field requires not only cutting-edge technology, but also a shared commitment to clarity, rigor, and accessible scientific communication.
Accurate citation of research tools:
- Enhances reproducibility and scientific integrity
- Enables other researchers to validate and replicate findings
- Provides appropriate acknowledgment of enabling technologies
- Supports open science and responsible research practices
Sonic Concepts encourages authors to include product identifiers as well as relevant experimental parameters and system configurations whenever possible.
General Citation Guidelines
When referencing Sonic Concepts products, please include:
- Product name and model
- Manufacturer (Sonic Concepts, Bothell, WA, USA)
- Key system components (e.g., transducer, power supply, controller)
- Relevant operating parameters (e.g., frequency, power, duty cycle)
- Any custom configurations or modifications
Including this information helps ensure clarity, reproducibility, and accurate interpretation of your work. Sonic Concepts recommends providing as much experimental detail as is feasible within publication constraints.
Real-World Citation Examples
Image-Guided Array System
Three-dimensional (3D) focused ultrasound (FUS) therapy was implemented using a programmable ultrasound scanner (Vantage 256, Verasonics Inc.) for image guidance, paired with a 128-element therapy transducer (HIFUPlex-06, Sonic Concepts, Bothell, WA, USA).
Single-Element Pulsed Exposure
Lesions were generated using 50 pulses at a 1 Hz pulse repetition frequency and 1% duty cycle, delivered by a single-element 2 MHz bowl-shaped transducer (H-148, Sonic Concepts, Bothell, WA, USA).
Multi-Element NeuroFUS System
A CTX-500 NeuroFUS TPO system (Brainbox Ltd., Cardiff, UK) was used with a four-element annular transducer (64 mm diameter, 500 kHz center frequency) to deliver repetitive transcranial ultrasound stimulation at 5 Hz, with defined pulse duration, interval, and total exposure parameters.
Reporting Experimental Parameters
To support reproducibility and transparency, we recommend reporting the following parameters in your publications:
Acoustic & Exposure Settings
- Acoustic frequency and pressure
- Pulse structure (continuous or pulsed, duty cycle)
- Exposure duration and repetition
System Setup & Conditions
- Targeting and positioning methods
- Calibration procedures
- Coupling medium and environmental conditions
Focused Ultrasound Reporting Guidelines
For comprehensive guidance on reporting focused ultrasound experiments, please refer to the FUS Foundation for access to the reporting guidelines.
These guidelines provide detailed recommendations to help ensure your work is clearly documented, reproducible, and interpretable across the research community.
Our Commitment to Open Science
At Sonic Concepts, we believe advancing therapeutic ultrasound depends on a shared commitment to transparency, rigor, and reproducibility.
- Open science practices
- Transparent reporting standards
- Reproducible experimental design
- Responsible innovation in ultrasound research
Whether you’re preparing a manuscript or refining your methodology, our team is here to support accurate and effective citation of our technologies.
Reach out to our team at info@sonicconcepts.com