scholarly journals Testing the influence of CAT-tools on the quality of translations produced by students majoring in translation

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Translation Studies ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Original Text ◽  
National University ◽  
The Impact

The article is devoted to the study of the influence of CAT-tools on the quality of translations of first-year graduate students of translation studies departments of schools of foreign languages. Nowadays professional translation is possible only with the use of special translation software, namely, CAT-tools, an integral part of which is the terminology management module. It is believed that the use of term bases can improve the quality of translation, but the term bases given to the translator still require careful critical attitude because they can potentially contain mistakes which, in turn, can negatively affect the quality of translation. Identifying such influence would allow to adjust the training program for students majoring in translation in terms of the use of modern translation technologies, increasing its effectiveness. That is why the purpose of the study was to establish the presence or absence of the impact of CAT-tools (in terms of the use of term bases) on the efficiency of translators. The experimental study was conducted in the first semester of the 2019/2020 academic year (September). The subjects were 24 first-year graduate students of the Translation Studies Department of the School of Foreign Languages of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, divided into 2 experimental groups (EG-1 and EG-2). Students of EG-1 in the process of translation used terminology base with mistakes, while students of EG-2 relied only on themselves. The stages of the study included three stages: preparatory (formulation of hypotheses, development of the plan of the experiment), basic (practical implementation of the experiment) and final (analysis and interpretation of the experimental data). The obtained results confirmed the hypothesis that the translation of the original text by means of CAT-tools with the use of the term base with mistakenly translated lexical units led to a decrease in the quality of students’ translations.

Retrospective Chart Review of Cryopreserved Amniotic Membrane for Knee Pain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruben Berrocal Timmons
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Amniotic Membrane ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Treatment of joint pain with an injection of the amniotic membrane has not been adequately studied. This study retrospectively reviewed Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and analgesic usage data from patients treated with the injection of cryopreserved amniotic membrane (CAM) in their knees to determine the impact of treatment on patients’ pain, quality of life, and analgesic usage. Methods: Chart review was conducted on 40 patients. Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was obtained prior to initiation of the project. The membrane was utilized as per the FDA guidance of 21CFR1271. Retrospective data, including demographics, medical history, pain score, quality of life score, analgesic usage and adverse events, were collected from their medical records for each consenting patient through 6 months after CAM injection. Results: A total of 40 patients were considered in the final analysis. Mean VAS for pain level improved from 7.0 to 2.6 (p<0.001). WOMAC daily activity function score improved from a mean score of 52 to 28 (p<0.001). Opioid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) usage decreased from 97% to 25% (p<0.001). No adverse events were reported. Conclusion: Mean values for VAS and WOMAC scores significantly improved at all time points and the number of patients who used analgesics decreased as compared to baseline. CAM injection into painful knee joints decreases pain, improves physical function, and decreases the use of analgesics in the absence of adverse events.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF YOGA ON FALL PREVENTION OUTCOMES IN ADULTS 50 YEARS AND OLDER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S289-S290
Author(s):  
Chinelo K Nsobundu ◽  
Margaret J Foster ◽  
Yan Hong
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Fall Prevention Intervention

Abstract Falls constitute a multitude of injuries irrespective of age. To combat these challenges, older adults are encouraged to engage in recreational activities. Yoga has been identified as an effective physical activity to promote mobility and balance for older adults. This study aims to systematically review the literature about yoga as a fall prevention intervention and synthesize the outcomes. Major databases (Ovid Medline & CINAHL) were searched for relevant articles. Studies were included if they met the criteria of 1) being a face to face yoga program, 2) aimed to recruit participants 50 years or older, and 3) reported at least one fall-related outcome (e.g., balance, mobility, fear of falling) as a result of the yoga program. 57 studies were identified: 32 from Ovid Medline and 25 from CINAHL. After removing the duplicates and applying a strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, 11 articles were included in the final analysis. A detailed synthesis of the results will be presented and quality assessment of included articles will be performed using the Modified Downs and Black checklist which appraises the methodological quality of both randomized and non-randomized studies. More research is needed to understand the impact of yoga in preventing falls among older adults at least 50 years of age. Additionally, research should establish a gold standard index that identifies which specific yoga programs ( based on type- individual vs. group; hatha, iyengar, kundalini, ashtanga, and etc.; frequency, and duration) have an enhanced effect on fall prevention.

scholarly journals Words Matter: The Impact of “Catchy” vs Conventional Course Titles on Student Interest

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Flaherty ◽  
Bruce G McAdams ◽  
Joshua E LeBlanc
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Nous Avons ◽  
First Year ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Anecdotal Evidence ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Student Preference ◽  
Premier Cycle ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Conventional Counterpart

Anecdotal evidence suggests that post-secondary institutions in Canada and beyond are experimenting with the practice of substituting conventional, discipline-centred course titles with more creatively phrased, learner-centred titles. However, we could find no scholarly research to affirm, challenge or guide this practice. This study represents a preliminary foray into that research. We surveyed 368 business undergraduate and graduate students at a mid-sized Canadian university to address, and explore the implications of, this question: "Does a catchy course title elicit more student interest than its conventional counterpart?" Our findings provide some, but not unqualified, support for the practice of using catchy course titles as a way of attracting student interest. We found the most significant influence on student preference toward conventional or catchy course titles to be year of registration (first year and fourth year students showed the most interest in catchy course titles; graduate students and those registered in second and third year showed a preference for conventional course titles). Implications regarding marketing and pedagogy are discussed, as is the need for further research. Des preuves non scientifiques sembleraient suggérer que les établissements d’enseignement supérieur du Canada et au-delà sont en train d’essayer de substituer les titres de cours conventionnels centrés sur la discipline par des titres centrés sur l’apprenant et formulés de façon plus créatrice. Toutefois, nous n’avons trouvé aucune recherche savante qui pourrait affirmer, mettre au défi ou guider cette pratique. Cette étude représente une expérience préliminaire dans cette recherche. Nous avons fait un sondage auprès de 368 étudiants de premier cycle et de cycles supérieurs en administration des affaires dans une université canadienne de taille moyenne afin d’explorer les implications de la question suivante : « Est-ce qu’un titre de cours accrocheur attire davantage l’intérêt des étudiants qu’un titre plus conventionnel? » Nos résultats présentent un certain soutien non qualifié à cette pratique qui consiste à utiliser des titres de cours accrocheurs dans le but d’attirer l’intérêt des étudiants. Nous avons trouvé que l’influence la plus significative sur la préférence des étudiants entre les titres conventionnels et les titres accrocheurs était l’année d’inscription (les étudiants de première et de quatrième année étaient davantage attirés par les titres de cours accrocheurs; les étudiants des cycles supérieurs et ceux inscrits en deuxième et troisième année semblaient préférer les titres de cours conventionnels). Les implications en matière de marketing et de pédagogie sont discutées, ainsi que la nécessité de faire des recherches plus avancées sur la question.

scholarly journals DEACTUALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON THE EXAMPLE OF STUDYING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-142
Author(s):  
Oleksii Nalyvaiko ◽  
Olena Kalistova ◽  
Danylo Poliakov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
National University ◽  
Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Cost

The article analyzes the main reasons for de-actualization of higher education in Ukraine on the example of teaching foreign languages. The authors identified four main reasons for the deactualization of higher education: a difficult socio-economic situation caused by an incompetent organization of the production forces of the Ukrainian economy, low quality of educational services, depopulation of the Ukrainian population and a decrease in the quality of the teaching staff, a permanent increase in the cost of higher education. To confirm our assumptions, we carried out an introduction of students from different parts of Ukraine who study a foreign language. We interviewed six respondents from different universities across Ukraine about the topic: V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Horlivka Institute for Foreign Languages, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Kyiv National Linguistic University, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” and Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University. Every respondent was given a name (A-F) in order to keep their anonymity. We have presented the results of the interview. Students say that problems do not always depend on universities, but personal traits of students and teachers and modern tendencies in labor market. We gave some recommendations: the curriculum must be corrected in favor of main subjects or even subjects that will make graduates more appropriate for some posts than people without degree; teaching staff must have special pedagogical degree in order to improve their pedagogical skills; universities need to employ native speakers of taught languages; universities need to elaborate such study programs that will make their graduates more attractive candidates in labor market. The main conclusion must be so: the system of higher education has to keep up with the times and change itself according to labor market, students’ beliefs and modern tendencies in science and technology.

scholarly journals The factors affecting the choice of accommodation for students in Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1154-1166
Author(s):  
Dinh Hoang Tuong Vi ◽  
Trần Đức Trung ◽  
Trần Thị Bích Chi ◽  
Đỗ Thị Kim Chung ◽  
Hoàng Gia Tú
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Consumer Choice ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
National University ◽  
The Impact

The authors have carried out a study to determine and evaluate the impact of factors affecting the choice of accommodation for students in Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City. Based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the theory of consumer choice by Mankiw, a new theory of residential location by Hoang Huu Phe and Wakely, the buyer decision process in consumption by Kotler to build a research model. The study was conducted through 2 phases: qualitative research and quantitative research with 515 answer sheets from students in Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, and applied the analytical method using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The analysis shows that there are 5 factors that affect the choice of accommodation for students in Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City descending order including: (1) Social relations, (2) Prices, (3) Security, (4) Services, (5) Location. In practical terms, the results show the need/concern of students in Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City when making choice of accommodation, thereby giving recommendations to improve the quality of accommodation for landlords, the board of dormitory management and the departments agency. In addition, this result is an important basis for reference when building smart applications to find accommodation to serve the increasingly diverse needs of students.

Evaluating a smartphone application to increase the quantity and improve the quality of supervised practice driving

2021 ◽  
pp. injuryprev-2021-044247
Author(s):  
Johnathon P Ehsani ◽  
Rebecca Weast ◽  
Theresa Chirles ◽  
Andrew Hellinger ◽  
Wendy Shields ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Crash Risk ◽  
First Year ◽  
Graduated Driver Licensing ◽  
Teenage Drivers ◽  
Stage 1 ◽  
Safety Benefit ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundThe learner stage of graduated driver licensing (GDL), when teenagers are supervised by an adult driver, represents an opportunity to develop skills that could confer a safety benefit during their years of independent driving. This paper describes the design of a teenage driving study, which aims to evaluate the impact of a smartphone application, the ‘DrivingApp,’ to increase the quantity and improve the quality of supervised practice driving.MethodsThis longitudinal intervention study of teenage drivers and a parent/guardian spans the final 6 months of the learner licence and the first year of independent driving. Participants will be assigned to experimental or control groups using block allocation. Parent–teenage dyads assigned to the intervention arm will receive information about their practice driving via a smartphone application, including miles driven and total drive time. Baseline and monthly surveys will be administered to both experimental and control participants to measure the outcome measures during the learner stage: (1) practice driving amount, (2) consistency and (3) variety. Outcomes during independent driving are (1) self-reported number of attempts at the driving test and (2) number of crashes during the first year of independent driving.DiscussionImproving the quality of teenagers’ supervised practice driving is an unmet research need. This study will contribute to the evidence about what can be done during the learner period of GDL to maximise teenage drivers’ safety during the first years of independent driving, when crash risk is highest.

Increasing the Visibility of Graduate Students' Employability Skills

2021 ◽  
pp. 253-275
Author(s):  
Lourdes Guàrdia ◽  
Marcelo Fabián Maina ◽  
Federica Mancini
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Skills Gap ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
The Impact

This chapter highlights the contributions of the EPICA project in reducing the skills gap of graduate students in sub-Saharan Africa. It presents the solution designed and implemented to improve the quality of employability skills development and visibility to prospective employers. The first part of this chapter provides an overview of the skills gap between higher education institutions and the workplace in sub-Saharan Africa. It includes the description of the specific eAssessment pedagogical framework and methodology supported by the EPICA ePortfolio as a transition tool designed to address this gap. The second part of the chapter outlines the challenges that could hinder the solution's implementation and the full exploitation of its benefits. Solutions and recommendations are also discussed with the aim to increase the impact in the EPICA stakeholder community and encourage the implementation of the proposed solution in other universities, especially those adopting blended and online learning models.

Relational Resources as Buffers against the Impact of Stress: A Longitudinal Study of Seminary Students and Their Partners

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan E. Craddock
Keyword(s):  
First Year ◽  
Family Resources ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Spiritual Orientation ◽  
Global Satisfaction ◽  
Seminary Students ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Relational Resources ◽  
The Impact

In a study of married, first-year seminary students and their partners support was found for the hypothesis that relational resources can buffer the impact of stressors accumulating for these theological students and their partners. Specifically, there was evidence that high quality marital resources (global satisfaction and marital-spiritual orientation) and family resources (immediate and extended) possessed at entry to theological studies were associated with lower levels of stress reported later in that program. In addition, high levels of stress appeared to reduce marital satisfaction and quality of friendships, whereas low-stress persons reported improvement in their already higher quality marital resources as well as improved friendship resources. The hypothesis was not supported with respect to the buffering effects of entry level quality of friendships or personal-spiritual resources.

scholarly journals Quantifying the impact of surgical decompression on quality of life and identification of factors associated with outcomes in patients with symptomatic metastatic spinal cord compression

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-244
Author(s):  
Asad M. Lak ◽  
Amina Rahimi ◽  
Abdullah M. Abunimer ◽  
Ian Tafel ◽  
Sharmila Devi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Surgical Decompression ◽  
First Year ◽  
Motor Weakness ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVEMetastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) imposes significant impairment on patient quality of life and often requires immediate surgical intervention. In this study the authors sought to estimate the impact of surgical intervention on patient quality of life in the form of mean quality-adjusted life years (QALY) gained and identify factors associated with positive outcomes.METHODSThe authors performed a retrospective chart review and collected data for patients who had neurological symptoms resulting from radiologically and histologically confirmed MSCC and were treated with surgical decompression during the last 12 years.RESULTSA total of 151 patients were included in this study (mean age 60.4 years, 57.6% males). The 5 most common metastatic tumor types were lung, multiple myeloma, renal, breast, and prostate cancer. The majority of patients had radioresistant tumors (82.7%) and had an active primary site at presentation (67.5%). The median time from tumor diagnosis to cord compression was 12 months and the median time from identification of cord compression to death was 4 months. Preoperative presenting symptoms included motor weakness (70.8%), pain (70.1%), sensory disturbances (47.6%), and bowel or bladder disturbance (31.1%). The median estimated blood loss was 500 mL and the average length of hospital stay was 10.3 days. About 18% of patients had postoperative complications and the mean follow-up was 7 months. The mean pre- and postoperative ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status grades were 3.2 and 2.4, respectively. At follow-up, 58.3% of patients had improved status, 31.5% had no improvement, and 10.0% had worsening of functional status. The mean QALY gained per year in the entire cohort was 0.55. The mean QALY gained in the first 6 months was 0.1 and in the first year was 0.4. For patients who lived 1–2, 2–3, 3–4, or 4–5 years, the mean QALY gained were 0.8, 1.4, 1.7, and 2.3, respectively. Preoperative motor weakness, bowel dysfunction, bladder dysfunction, and ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class were identified as independent predictors inversely associated with good outcome.CONCLUSIONSThe mean QALY gained from surgical decompression in the first 6 months and first year equals 1.2 months and 5 months of life in perfect health, respectively. These findings suggest that surgery might also be beneficial to patients with life expectancy < 6 months.

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