Translation hacking in Arabic video game localization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Al-Batineh ◽  
Razan Alawneh
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Members ◽  
History Of

Abstract The present article discusses the notion of translation hacking and attempts to chart the history of this practice in the Arabic context. It also discusses the current practices of translation hacking by examining the work of a well-organized online community of Arab translation hackers called Games in Arabic (GiA). To this end, the study adopts two methods for data collection. First, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the first translation hackers in the Arab world in order to document the history of this practice. Second, a cyberethnographic approach was adopted to collect qualitative data related to GiA, including their translation hacking practices and the technologies used to facilitate their collaborative work. Subsequently, this article attempts to reveal the roles played by the different GiA community members in executing their projects and how they control for quality in their work. Ultimately, the article attempts to provide insights into the practice of Arabic game localization performed by amateur translators, hackers, and gamers, in the hope of adding to current professional and pedagogical practices in Arabic game localization.

scholarly journals Using Traditional Methods for Collaborative Fieldwork in a Uranium Food Chain Study on Diné Lands in the US Southwest

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6886
Author(s):  
Christine Samuel-Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Tea Plants ◽  
Recruitment And Selection

Collaborative research between scientists and local community members is often required to collect needed study samples and inform the overall study. This is particularly true in Indigenous communities where local knowledge and practices are integral to data collection, analysis, and dissemination. This study reports on a traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) collaborative methodological approach utilized for data collection in this unique community. In collaboration with Diné (Navajo) tribal harvesters and leaders in northwestern New Mexico, participants were recruited utilizing chain-referral recruitment and selection from a preexisting cohort. The research examined the extent of metal(loid) contamination in the primary food chain in a uranium (U) mining impacted area. Key food chain items (sheep, squash, herbal tea plants), water, and livestock forage samples were collected and determined for metal(loid)s (cesium, cadmium, molybdenum, lead, thorium, U, vanadium, arsenic, and selenium). This paper reports on the five-step process employed that involved local Diné food harvesters incorporating indigenous TEK and practices with Western science-based knowledge and practices. The five steps of harvest-based monitoring are: (1) identify goal and research questions, (2) design the study according to Diné and scientific protocols, (3) determine respective collaborative roles during fieldwork, (4) implement the fieldwork, and (5) analyze and disseminate the findings. Collaborative work supported constructs of respectfulness, trust, kinship, enhanced communication, and provided better understanding of contamination by researchers, community members, and leaders. The study allowed for the collection of baseline data and realistic reassessment goal recommendations for the future.

Using iREAD in Understanding Online Reading Strategies Applied by Science and Technology Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-32
Author(s):  
Ruhil Amal Azmuddin ◽  
Nor Fariza Mohd Nor ◽  
Afendi Hamat
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Online Reading ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Technology Students

This article describes how with the growth of online learning, reading hypertext materials requires both online reading and navigational strategies. This article was conducted as part of a pilot study on qualitative data collection into reading of Science and Technology hypertexts that focuses on reading and navigational strategies of five university students enrolled in undergraduate Engineering programs. It presents the application of iREAD; Interactive Reading for Academic Disciplines that integrates various e-literacy tools to facilitate reading of academic hypertexts. Student's participation was within iREAD through the use of annotation tool and discussion forum. The two-phased data collection was conducted qualitatively through semi-structured interviews, screen records, and retrospective interviews. The results show that the participants mainly used a global reading strategy, serial, and mixed overview navigational strategies in the online reading environment. In addition, the article concluded that iREAD assists students to understand and organize hypertexts materials better with the use of e-tools.

scholarly journals Al-Khalīlayn dalam Romantisme Sastra Arab

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-68
Author(s):  
Yusuf Haikal
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arabic Literature ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Literary Figure ◽  
History Of

This article aims to provide an overview of romanticism in Arabic literature, in particular through two important figures in this school. important in the foundation and development of romanticism in Arabic literature. The method used in this article is descriptive qualitative and literature study. This study also uses the technique of observing and taking notes in data collection. From the discussion it can be concluded that the flow of romanticism is one of the popular streams that first appeared in the 18th century in Europe and entered the Arab region at the beginning of the 20th century. The entry of romanticism into the Arab world was pioneered by Khalīl Muthran. Apart from Khalīl Muthran, there is another Arabic literary figure who popularized this romanticism, namely Khalīl Gibran. These two Khalīls were important figures in the emergence and development of romanticism in Arabic literature. This can be seen from the life history of both of them who both studied literature in western countries. In addition, the works produced by these two figures show a strong romantic style, which strengthens the character of the two in Arabic literary romanticism

KAPASITAS ADAPTIF KOMUNITAS NELAYAN DALAM MENGHADAPI KERUSAKAN EKOSISTEM LAUT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 918
Author(s):  
Eryanti Sihol Marito Hutagaol
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Adaptive Capacity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Marine Ecosystem ◽  
Community Resilience ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Fishing Community ◽  
Community Members

ABSTRACTDisasters are potentially traumatic that are collectively experienced. Marine ecosystem damage causes the productivity of fishermen to be disturbed so that the welfare of fishermen decreases. The purpose of this study are to analyze the adaptive capacity and collective action through fishing community resilience towards marine ecosystem damage. The approach used in this study is quantitative approach supported by qualitative data with an online survey method. Data collection was done online due to the corona virus pandemic. The respondents were selected by accidental sampling with 30 respondents. The results of the study show that community adaptive capacity is high towards marine ecosystem damage in the form of collective action. There are still some community members who do not understand the purpose of carrying out activities, but they have already participated so that they are resilient in the form of increasing welfare, closeness of community relation and supporting facilities for fishermen productivity. Keywords: adaptive capacity, collective action, community resilience  ABSTRAKBencana merupakan peristiwa yang berpotensi traumatis yang secara kolektif dialami. Kerusakan ekosistem laut menyebabkan produktivitas nelayan terganggu sehingga kesejahteraan nelayan ikan menurun. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis kapasitas adaptif dan aksi kolektif dalam resiliensi komunitas nelayan menghadapi kerusakan ekosistem laut. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif didukung data kualitatif dengan metode survei secara online. Pemilihan responden dilakukan secara accidental sampling dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 30 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kapasitas adaptif komunitas nelayan tinggi dalam menghadapi kerusakan ekosistem laut dengan melakukan perubahan dalam bentuk aksi kolektif. Masih ada sebagian anggota komunitas yang kurang memahami tujuan pelaksanaan kegiatan namun mereka sudah berpatisipasi sehingga resilien dalam bentuk peningkatan kesejahteraan, keeratan hubungan dalam komunitas dan perbaikan sarana penunjang produktivitas nelayan. Kata kunci: aksi kolektif, kapasitas adaptif, resiliensi komunitas

scholarly journals A Case Study on Preservice Primary School Teachers’ Flower Care at School within the Scope of Community Service Practices Course

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Zeynep Doğan
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Collection Methods

The aim of this study is to present the details of a practice that is carried out within the scope of Community ServicePractices Course from a scientific perspective. And also to investigate the views of the pre-service teachers related tothe topic. Research design is determined as a case study method. For the data collection, interview method was usedfrom qualitative data collection methods. The sample is composed of 8 pre-service primary school teachers. Within therelevant course, a potted flower to be determined by the pre-service teachers was planted in a pot in a suitable place inthe faculty, and the students were given the task of undertaking all kinds of care for the flower during the semester.Semi-structured interviews with the pre-service teachers were held at the end of the term and their opinions were taken.According to the results, all of the pre-service teachers find the implementation useful and important for their teachingcareer. They stated that they got information about flower care, they gained awareness and they were impressedaffectively.

Studying the influence of Bulletin Board System technologies on the communication culture of pre-internet Turkish-speaking online communities: a socio-technical approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 37-69
Author(s):  
Ivo Furman
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Online Communities ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Bulletin Board ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
History Of ◽  
Communication Culture

AbstractHow does the technological infrastructure of a communications medium influence the culture of an online community? Taking up a socio-technical (STS) approach to online communities and computer mediated communication, this study introduces and explores the communication culture of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) active in Turkey between 1995 and 1996. In the first part of the study, the researcher provides a brief history of BBS networks worldwide and of pre-Internet communication networks in Turkey. In the second part, using a sample from a privately owned archive of correspondences from Hitnet, a national-scale FidoNet-style BBS network popular in Turkey between 1992 and 1996, the study documents how some of the technical constraints on the level of hardware, software, and human-computer interaction (HCI) influenced the communication culture of the Hitnet community. At the same time, the study pays especial attention to the workarounds devised by community members to work around these constraints.

scholarly journals Community-Based Ecotourism Management: The Case of a Cooperative in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-170
Author(s):  
Jorge Ramos-García ◽  
Juan Pedro Ibarra-Michel ◽  
Mónica Velarde-Valdez
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
National Commission ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Natural Protected Areas ◽  
Community Residents ◽  
The Government

Abstract Nature-based ecotourism has been a growing trend, especially in rural areas where balance with the environment is desirable and it turns into a driver for economic and social development. An ecotourism cooperative operating in the “El Verde Camacho” Sanctuary, is an example of collaborative work between the government experts and the community. The cooperative was created with the support of the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP, in Spanish Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas), developed and funded by this government office, it involved the advice of experts in ecology as well as cooperative’s management and residents of “El Recreo” community. This study aims to describe the involvement process and community management as well as the benefits derived from ecotourism according to the reviewed literature; a case study with a qualitative approach was defined in the Sanctuary in this regard. Semi-structured interviews were used to discover community members’ perception of management involvement and benefits of ecotourism. The findings show positive opinions of community residents.

scholarly journals Effectively Engaging with Indigenous Communities through Multi-Methods Qualitative Data Collection and an Engaged Communications Plan

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-56
Author(s):  
Lee Alan Swanson ◽  
Joelena Leader ◽  
Dazawray Landrie-Parker
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Economic Capacity ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

  A research project on social and economic capacity building through Aboriginal entrepreneurship employed a highly engaged approach with communities in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. The involved communities were viewed as research partners, and the research team applied a comprehensive communications plan to provide community members with relevant and timely information about the project and summaries of its outcomes as those results emerged. The study was designed to empower those who traditionally had been viewed as participants on whom research could be conducted, and ensure that the research was instead conducted with and for them. This research project encouraged youth and adults to express their perspectives in new and engaging ways that gave them the opportunity to more meaningfully have their voices heard. One important outcome from engaging more with communities was that research team members felt more engaged with their own project.

scholarly journals Experiencing Audio Recorded Research (EARR): Giving Voice to Qualitative Poster Presentations

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasheeta Chandler ◽  
Erica Antsey ◽  
Cindy Munro ◽  
Dianne Morrison-Beedy
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Data Dissemination ◽  
Audio Technology ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Poster Presentations

Qualitative research emphasizes and honors the words of participants in an effort to generate meaning and knowledge, yet participants’ voices are rarely heard beyond data collection and analysis. We explore the potential to share participants' voices when disseminating research through audio - enhanced poster presentations. Technological advancements in multimedia could revolutionize poster presentations, especially for qualitative research. We describe the history of audio guides and how they can be applied to the dissemination of qualitative research. We also introduce the Experiencing Audio Recorded Research (EARR) Model to facilitate designing a multisensory approach to qualitative data dissemination through integrating audio technology into presentations.

scholarly journals Reading mediation as a communication resource for hospitalized children: support for the humanization of nursing care

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Ceribelli ◽  
Lucila Castanheira Nascimento ◽  
Soraya Maria Romano Pacífico ◽  
Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Hospitalized Children ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Communication Resource

The Live Library in Hospitals Project is a strategy adopted by several health institutions for the purpose of providing hospitalized children and adolescents the reading mediation of infant-juvenile stories through professionals and volunteers capable of this function. This study aimed to find out to what extent the reading of stories strategy proposed by this project in hospitals can be a communication resource to use with hospitalized children. In order to do that, empirical data collection was carried out through the use of semi structured interviews with the reader and children above the age of seven years and observation of reading sections. The qualitative data analysis was doing it and it was verified that the reading mediation favors the dialogs and relationships; contribute for the expansion of the diagnostic and therapeutic and development processes of children, relatives and health professionals.

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