scholarly journals Intrapreneurship and technological innovation in optimizing qualitative research as evidenced at Infectious Diseases Institute, Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Mulungu ◽  
Proscovia Katumba ◽  
Rosalind Parkes Ratanshi ◽  
Adelline Twimukye ◽  
Barbara Castelnuovo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Completion Time ◽  
Local Language ◽  
Small Impact ◽  
Transcription Process ◽  
Size Evaluation ◽  
Total Average

Abstract Background Discrepancies between what is transcribed and the actual interview recordings were noticed in qualitative research reports. This study aimed at the development of a new transcription software (Jiegnote), and the evaluation of its effectiveness in the optimization of the transcription process, to minimize transcription completion time, and errors in qualitative research. Methods The study was a mixed methods project implemented from September to November 2020. The qualitative aspect of the study was phenomenological in perspective whereas the quantitative consisted of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a parallel design. Results At the time of the study, the Jiegnote software was a working prototype. We enrolled a total of 26 participants; 14 participants had their data analyzed in the RCT part of the study, 13 participated in the in-depth interviews, and 22 in the answering of Semi Structured Questionnaires. Upon the execution of an independent t test, results showed that, there was no statistical significance between the intervention and control means. On considering the total average transcription completion time and the type of language in which an audio case was recorded, the effect size evaluation implied that the Jiegnote software had a small impact (Hedges' g = 0.413438) in reducing the total average time taken to translate and transcribe audio cases that were recorded in a local language (Luganda), and a large impact (Hedges' g = 1.190919) in reducing the total average time taken to transcribe audio cases that were recorded in a foreign language (English). On considering the total average number of transcription errors and the type of language in which an audio case is recorded, the effect size evaluation implied that the Jiegnote software had a small impact (Hedges' g = 0.213258) in reducing the total average time taken to translate and transcribe audio cases that were recorded in a local language (Luganda). This was further observed (Hedges' g = 0.039928) in the transcription of cases that were recorded in a foreign language (English). On considering the in-depth interview data outcomes, participants responded that the Jiegnote software media looping functions (algorithm) enabled them to accomplish their transcription tasks in a shorter time and with fewer errors compared to the traditional methods. Conclusion The study demonstrates utilities associated with intrapreneurship and technological innovation in an organization setting whereby, the Jiegnote technology that was developed by the researchers, had some impact on the optimization of the qualitative research value chain. This was observed through the effect size (impact) evaluations that were conducted to investigate the superiority of the Jiegnote software against the traditional transcription methods, in minimizing the average number of errors committed, and time taken to complete a transcription process.

scholarly journals CODE-MIXING PHENOMENA ON HORROR GAME RESIDENT EVIL 4 BY REGGY PRABOWO YOUTUBE CHANNEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Husni Rahman Yoga ◽  
Nadya Aulia Malau ◽  
Derliana Marbun
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Local Language ◽  
Code Mixing ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Technology Advances

This research aimed was to find the code-mixing phenomena on horror game Resident Evil 4 by Reggy Prabowo YouTube channel using a qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Where at recent days the technological advances were developing extremely rapid, one of them through YouTube with horror game contents. In YouTube content presented by Reggy Prabowo as the owner of MiawAug YouTube channel which has more than 10 million subscribers to date, researcher found 107 data of code-mixing types, consisting of: 79 data of intra-lexical; 25 data of intra-sentential; 3 data of Involving a change of pronunciation, as for the most dominating was intra-lexical code-mixing. Then, 110 data of code-mixing level obtained, consisting of: 70 data of CMWL; 15 data of CMPL; 4 data of CMCL; 9 data of CMRL; 12 data of CMBL, as for the most dominating was CMWL. Additionally, Reggy Prabowo also mixed diverse languages other than English and Indonesian, such as Java as the local language and Japan as the foreign language into his horror content. It confirmed that the rapid technology advances of this era have a major influence on the changes in language especially in the phenomenon of code-mixing not only involving two languages but also involving 3 or 4 languages at once. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0725/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

A COMPARISON OF ONOMATOPOEIA IN FOREIGN, INDONESIAN, AND LOCAL LANGUAGES

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
Imron Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Local Language ◽  
Language Identity ◽  
Local Languages

Pembelajaran bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa asing yang merupakan representasi kebudayaan memiliki sejumlah kesulitan. Salah satu kesulitan itu berasal dari pengenalan bunyi. Sebuah cara alternatif untuk mengakomodasi masalah tersebut adalah dengan pengenalan bentuk onomatope. Onomatope menyediakan bermacam bunyi tiruan yang berbeda sebagai ikon lintas bahasa dan budaya untuk mengartikulasikan hal yang sama. Onomatope dapat berasal dari berbagai sumber, seperti komik, karikatur, novel, koran dan lain sebagainya. Onomatope dapat memberikan berbagai sudut pandang mengenai identitas kebahasaan dan kebudayaannya, setidaknya dalam bahasa Inggris, Indonesia, dan daerah.AbstrakTeaching English as a foreign language that is a representation of culture has some difficulties. One of the them comes from sounds recognition. An alternative way to accomodate the problem is by acknowledging an onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia provides several different kinds of imitative sound as a cross cultures and language icon to articulate the same thing. Its sources can be taken from comics, caricatures, novels, newspapers, and others. Onomatopoeia could give various perspective of its cultural and language identity in English, Indonesia, and local language.

scholarly journals Exploring the consequences of teachers’ self-efficacy: a case of teachers of English as a foreign language

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Goudarz Alibakhshi ◽  
Fariborz Nikdel ◽  
Akram Labbafi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Burn Out ◽  
Efl Teachers

AbstractTeacher self-efficacy has been abundantly studied. However, it seems that the consequences of teachers’ self-efficacy have not been appropriately explored yet. The research objective was to investigate the consequences of teachers’ teaching self-efficacy. The researchers used a qualitative research method. They collected the data through semi-structured interviews with 20 EFL teachers who were selected through purposive sampling. The interviews were content analyzed thematically. Findings showed that self-efficacy has different consequences: pedagogical, learner-related, and psychological. Each consequence has several sub-categories. It is concluded that high self-efficacy affects teachers’ teaching practices, learners’ motivation, and achievement. It also affects teachers’ burn-out status, psychological being, as well as their job satisfaction. The findings can be theoretically and pedagogically important to EFL teachers, teacher-trainers, and administrators of educational settings.

The role of market and product category characteristics in local versus foreign language branding in Latin America

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Farías ◽  
Luis Torres
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Product Category ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Brand Names ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Local Language ◽  
Product Categories

PurposeThis paper explores which market and product category characteristics could influence the use of foreign language brand names (i.e. whether a brand uses a foreign language versus local language brand name) in some of the largest Latin American countries.Design/methodology/approachHypotheses are tested using 880 brands from 39 product categories and nine Latin American markets using a hierarchical logistic regression.FindingsResults revealed that foreign language brand names are more likely to be used in product categories related to local infrastructure, high-tech and global community. In contrast, local language brand names are more likely to be used in product categories associated to subscriptions. Findings also suggest that Hofstede's national cultural dimensions are significant factors. Finally, the results revealed that foreign language brand names are more likely to be used in markets with a low level of foreign language proficiency.Originality/valueThis paper shows the importance of considering market and product category characteristics and their potential influence on local versus foreign language branding in Latin America – an ignored issue in previous research.

scholarly journals A Batching Machine Model for Lot Scheduling on a Single Machine

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Mikhail Y. Kovalyov
Keyword(s):  
Single Machine ◽  
Completion Time ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Time Algorithm ◽  
Machine Model ◽  
Average Completion Time ◽  
Lot Scheduling ◽  
Batching Machine ◽  
Machine Problem ◽  
Total Average

Abstract A recently introduced lot scheduling problem is considered. It is to find a partition of jobs of n orders into lots and to sequence these lots on a single machine so that the total average completion time of the orders is minimized. A simple O(n log n) time algorithm is presented for this problem in the literature, with a relatively sophisticated proof of its optimality. We show that modeling this problem as a classic batching machine problem makes its optimal solution obvious.

scholarly journals Optimalisasi Penghimpunan Dana Wakaf Melalui E-Payment

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Angga Syahputra ◽  
Khalish Khairina
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Economic Aspects ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
The Times ◽  
Research Type

Waqf is a philanthropy with the highest position in Islam. Apart from being of worship value, waqf is also related to legal, social and economic aspects. The times demand waqf not only in the form of immovable objects such as land and buildings, but also in the form of money. Cash waqf in its development can have a wider impact that can be felt by the community. To optimize the collection of waqf funds, the role of e-payment as a resulting technological innovation needs to be studied more deeply. This study uses a qualitative research type with a literature study model in answering these problems. Data is obtained from various reading sources such as books, previous studies, journals and trusted websites. This research shows that e-payment is proven to help optimize the collection of waqf funds. E-payment can facilitate wāqif in waqf both in terms of mobilization and the amount of funds to be donated. In addition, e-payments are proven to be safer, more convenient and efficient.

scholarly journals Distinctive Features Analysis of Foreign Language Borrowing Words in Javanese Language Found in Panjebar Semangat Magazine

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Linda Aprillianti
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Sound Change ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Phonological Rule ◽  
Sound Changes ◽  
Phonological Rules ◽  
Phonological System

The Javanese language belongs to language which has unique phonological system. There are so many foreign language has influenced the development of Javanese. This study is intended to examine the sound change of borrowing word of foreign language in Javanese which is found in Panjebar Semangat magazine. The data is taken from Panjebar and checked using old Javanese dictionary. This study belongs to descriptive qualitative research and used Simak method and Non Participant Observation in collecting the data. The data analysis is done by using Padan method. The result of the study reveals three sound changes of vowels sound and four phonological rules. Then, there are four types of sound change and four phonological rule of consonant sound. The result showed that the sound change of borrowing word in Javanese is influenced by the differences of phonological system between Javanese and the foreign language.

scholarly journals A Reflection About Self-plagiarism

2018 ◽  
pp. 164-184
Author(s):  
Sergio Alonso Lopera Medina
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Research Method ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Present Information ◽  
Similar Information

This paper explores self-plagiarism in three different articles that reported results of the same research project on reading in a foreign language. This article follows the qualitative research method and an exploratory case study was used. Results support that both inadequate paraphrasing and adequate paraphrasing were given. Regarding inadequate paraphrasing some similar words and ideas were found. On the other hand, using different authors in a specific idea, having different numbers of words in a common issue, and being versatile to present information might lead to adequate paraphrasing. Conclusions suggest that a dialog between editors and authors must be given in order to clear self-plagiarism up. Finally, conclusions also suggest that editors should consider the inclusion of some similar information in articles written by the same author or the same research members

scholarly journals A Qualitative Research on Portfolio Keeping in English as a Foreign Language Writing

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selami Aydin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Efl Writing ◽  
Sample Group ◽  
Potential Problems ◽  
Language Writing

Little attention has been paid to the problems about portfolio keeping in English as a foreign language (EFL) writing, while the existing literature mostly focuses on the effects of portfolios on writing skills of learners, rather than those of teachers or pre-service teachers. This study aims to investigate the problems encountered and contributions of portfolios to the language skills of EFL pre-service teachers. The sample group consists of 39 pre-service teachers; a background questionnaire, interviews, a survey, and essays were used for data collection. The results indicate that portfolios significantly contribute to the writing skills, and that there exist potential problems. It was concluded that teachers and teacher trainers should use portfolio as a learning tool after solving the problems.

scholarly journals Analisis Deiksis dalam Film “Yowis Ben 2” Karya Bayu Skak dan Fajar Nugros: Sebuah Kajian Pragmatik (An Analysis of Deixis in “Yowis Ben 2” Film Bayu Skak and Fajar Nugros: a Pragmatics Study)

JALABAHASA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Anisa Dimas ◽  
Yazid Rivai
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Local Language ◽  
Community Environment ◽  
Space And Time ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Regional Languages ◽  
Dimensions Of Space ◽  
Local Languages ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Film “Yowis Ben 2” merupakan salah satu film komedi Indonesia yang memasukkan unsur bahasa daerah di dalam percakapannya. Hal tersebut menjadi nilai lebih untuk meninggikan bahasa daerah di lingkungan masyarakat. Penelitian ini berbentuk penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan pragmatik, yaitu analisis deiksis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan bentuk-bentuk deiksis dalam film “Yowis Ben 2” karya Bayu Skak dan Fajar Nugros. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah percakapan yang terdapat di dalam film tersebut. Berdasarkan penelitian, film “Yowis Ben 2” memuat bahasa daerah yang merujuk pada suatu kegiatan yang sedang dibicarakan serta memiliki hubungan dengan dimensi ruang dan waktu pada saat dituturkan oleh pembicara atau yang diajak bicara. Deiksis berfungsi untuk memperjelas isi ujaran dalam film “Yowis Ben 2” karya Bayu Skak dan Fajar Nugros. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya ujaran deiksis persona, waktu, tempat, sosial, dan wacana. “Yowis Ben 2” is an Indonesian comedy movie that includes elements of local language in the conversation. This elements of local language becomes more value to elevate regional languages in the community environment. This research is in the form of a descriptive qualitative research with a pragmatic approach, namely deixis analysis. The purpose of this study is to describe deixis in the movie “Yowis Ben 2” by Fajar Nugros and Bayu Skak. The data source of this research is the conversations contained in the movie. Based on research, the “Yowis Ben 2” movie contains local languages that refer to an activity being discussed and has a relationship with the dimensions of space and time when spoken by the speaker or the person being spoken to. Deixis functions to clarify the contents in utterances that contain persona, time, place, discourse, and social.

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