Arabic dialects speech corpora: a systematic review

Alqadasi, Ammar Mohammed Ali and Zeki, Akram M. and Sunar, Mohd Shahrizal and Hashim, Siti Zaiton Mohd and Salam, Md Sah and Abdulghafor, Rawad (2025) Arabic dialects speech corpora: a systematic review. Speech Communication, 175 (103322). 0-0. ISSN 0167-6393

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Abstract

Speech processing applications are crucial in various domains, necessitating reliable speech recognition systems built upon suitable speech databases. However, the availability of comprehensive resources for the Arabic language remains limited compared to other languages like English. A systematic review was conducted to identify, analyze, and classify existing Arabic dialect speech databases. Initially, online digital databases and search engines were identified to collect a diverse range of manuscripts for thorough examination. The review encompassed 30 publicly accessible databases and an additional 39 self-databases, which were thoroughly studied, classified based on their characteristics, and subjected to a detailed analysis of research trends. This paper offers a comprehensive discussion on the diverse speech databases developed for various speech processing applications, highlighting the purposes and unique characteristics of Arabic speech databases. By providing valuable insights into their availability, characteristics, challenges, and research directions, this review aims to facilitate researchers' access to suitable resources for their specific applications, encourage the creation of new datasets in underrepresented areas, and promote open and easily accessible databases. Furthermore, the findings contribute to bridging the gap in available Arabic speech databases and serve as a valuable resource for researchers in the field.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System
Depositing User:	Akram M Zeki
Date Deposited:	01 Jan 2026 12:49
Last Modified:	01 Jan 2026 12:49
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q1281
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/126388

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