Just What do Scholars do? A Qualitative Exploration of Text Analysis Tools for Information Visualization

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Given ◽  
Ali Grotkowski
Keyword(s):  
Text Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Tool Development ◽  
Information System Design ◽  
Analysis Tools ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Sciences Humaines ◽  
Systèmes D’Information ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
Future Work

This paper examines the use of text analysis tools by humanities scholars. The results of approximately 20 qualitative interviews with academics at different stages of career show both usability issues with current online tools and recommendations for future work in tool development. Implications for information system design are explored.Cette communication porte sur l’utilisation d’outils d’analyse de texte par les chercheurs en sciences humaines. Les résultats d’environ 20 entrevues qualitatives auprès d’universitaires à différents jalons de leur carrière relèvent des enjeux de convivialité d’utilisation pour les outils en ligne actuels et permettent de recommander des améliorations pour les outils. On y explore également les implications sur le design de systèmes d’information.

Text Analysis of Project Completion Reports

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
César E. Montiel Olea ◽  
Leonardo R. Corral
Keyword(s):  
Text Analysis ◽  
Text Documents ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Analysis Tools ◽  
Development Effectiveness ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Project Cycle ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
Unique Dataset

Project Completion Reports (PCRs) are the main instrument through which different multilateral organizations measure the success of a project once it closes. PCRs are important for development effectiveness as they serve to understand achievements, failures, and challenges within the project cycle they can feed back into the design and execution of new projects. The aim of this paper is to introduce text analysis tools for the exploration of PCR documents. We describe and apply different text analysis tools to explore the content of a sample of PCRs. We seek to illustrate a way in which PCRs can be summarized and analyzed using innovative tools applied to a unique dataset. We believe that the methods presented in this investigation have numerous potential applications to different types of text documents routinely prepared within the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

scholarly journals Acceptability of a vocational advice service for patients consulting in primary care with musculoskeletal pain: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of general practitioners, vocational advisers and patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Sanders ◽  
Gwenllian Wynne-Jones ◽  
Bie Nio Ong ◽  
Majid Artus ◽  
Nadine Foster
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
General Practices ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Aims: Using qualitative interviews, this study explored the experiences of GPs, vocational advisers and patients towards a new vocational advice (VA) service in primary care. Methods: This study was nested within the Study of Work and Pain (SWAP) cluster randomised controlled trial. The SWAP trial located a VA service within three general practices in Staffordshire. Interviews took place with 10 GPs 12 months after the introduction of the VA service, four vocational advisers whilst the VA service was running and 20 patients on discharge from the VA service. The data were analysed using the constant comparative method, which is a variation of grounded theory. Results: The key factors determining the acceptability and perceived effectiveness of the VA service from the perspective of the three groups of stakeholders were (1) the timing of referrals to the VA, (2) the perceived lack of patient demand for the service and (3) role uncertainty experienced by VAs. Conclusions: Early vocational intervention may not be appropriate for all musculoskeletal patients with work difficulties. Indeed, many patients felt they did not require the support of a VA, either because they had self-limiting work difficulties and/or already had support mechanisms in place to return to work. Future VA interventions may be better implemented in a targeted way so that appropriate patients are identified with characteristics which can best be addressed by the VA service.

scholarly journals Towards the Development of Language Analysis Tools for the Written Latgalian Language

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiga Deksne ◽  
Anna Vulāne
Keyword(s):  
Web Service ◽  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Tool Development ◽  
Joint Effort ◽  
Analysis Tools ◽  
Language Analysis ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Development Of Language

This paper reports on the development of spell checking and morphological analysis tools for Latgalian. The Latgalian written language is a historic variant of the Latvian language. There is a wide range of language analysis tools available for Latvian, whereas the Latgalian language lacks such tools. The work is done by the joint effort of linguists who work on morphologically marked lexicon creation and IT specialists who work on language tool development. For the creation of a morphological analysis tool, we reuse the FST technology used for the Latvian morphological analyzer. We create a spelling dictionary that can be used with the Hunspell engine. All tools are accessible via Web Service. For now, the Latgalian lexicon contains 13,139 lemmas marked by 105 inflection groups. The work of lexicon replenishment still continues.

scholarly journals A SCALE DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION: A PERCEIVED DIMENSION OF QUALITY EDUCATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 360-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja Paharia
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Academic Leader ◽  
Future Work ◽  
The Impact

Purpose of the study: A 22 item Likert scale was developed by using Trochim (2000) procedure to measure the academic leader ’ s impact on student satisfaction, which is ultimately considered a factor contributing to quality education. Such an instrument can be used in further empirical researches to understand the role of academic leaders in student satisfaction. Methodology: Exploratory in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 academicians from the Central University of Rajasthan for item generation, followed by expert testing done by 10 HR experts. Data were collected from 30 students by employing multistage simple random sampling to ensure validity and reliability. SPSS version 21 was used for calculating corrected inter-item to total correlations (CITC) and t values for finalizing items of the questionnaire. Main Findings: A pool of 25 items was generated at first stage of qualitative interviews with academicians, at the second stage of expert testing 23 items were retained and 2 items were deleted due to low CITC score and t-value. At third stage of pilot testing, 1 item was deleted and 22 items were retained. The instrument for measuring student satisfaction contains was developed containing 22 items. Applications of this study: This study can be useful in the educational sector for analyzing quality education. It directs further future work by using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis on larger sample sizes. Originality of this study: The instrument is developed purely for measuring the impact of academic leaders rather than any other educational and quality factors filling the research gap, based on academic leaders’ behavior, concern, responses, knowledge and other characteristics having an influence on elevating student satisfaction, which is perceived dimension of quality education.

“We Take Care of People; What Happens to Us Afterwards?”: Home Health Aides and Bereavement Care in Hospice

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 615-628
Author(s):  
Angela Ghesquiere ◽  
Ariunsanaa Bagaajav
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Home Health ◽  
Patient Death ◽  
Home Health Aides ◽  
Grief Support ◽  
Hospice Patient ◽  
Grief Responses ◽  
Patient Relationships ◽  
Bereavement Care ◽  
Future Work

After a hospice patient dies, hospice providers can experience a variety of emotional responses. While work has been done on social workers’ and nurses’ reactions to patient death, home health aides (HHAs) have been overlooked. To address this gap, we conducted focus groups and individual qualitative interviews with 14 hospice HHAs. Questions covered HHAs’ grief responses and how they coped with grief. We found a high burden of grief reactions; many HHAs often developed very close patient relationships. HHAs also noted that they often started working with new patients almost immediately after a death, leaving little time to process the loss. However, HHAs found support from other HHAs, their supervisors, as well as family, friends, and spiritual practices to be helpful in coping with their grief. Future work should enhance support to HHAs around patient loss; for example, grief support may be embedded into hospice team activities.

End-user practices in equine movement analysis: The potential of objective analysis tools to meet their needs

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-145
Author(s):  
Sonja Egan ◽  
Pieter AJ Brama ◽  
Denise McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Applied Field ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Movement Analysis ◽  
End User ◽  
Subjective Analysis ◽  
Future Technology ◽  
Analysis Tools ◽  
Biomechanical Parameters ◽  
Equine Industry

The use of objective gait analysis tools is becoming increasingly popular in equine research. The advancement of these technologies seeks to promote objective, mobile solutions which can be applied in equine training, monitoring or clinical contexts. This has led to the introduction of various tools in the commercial sphere. However, there has been slow adoption of objective technologies in the applied field. The purpose of this study was to understand existing equine movement analysis processes. We undertook qualitative interviews with industry stakeholders in the elite field to understand what key information they gather through their own, subjective analysis of the horse. We then mapped this information onto the capabilities of existing technologies to see what opportunities exist for user-driven technology solutions in this area. Our study highlights the need for knowledge exchange in the development and deployment of technologies within the equine industry. Commonalities in the important movement features identified by the stakeholders are presented that could be usefully considered and interpreted by future technology developers and researchers with respect to the underpinning biomechanical parameters. Objective technologies designed to capture and integrate these user-based parameters could be developed to augment the current subjective practices in equine analysis and monitoring.

Healthcare injustice in patients with sickle cell disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam O Ezenwa ◽  
Crystal Patil ◽  
Kevin Shi ◽  
Robert E Molokie
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Pain Control ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
Educational Modules ◽  
Future Work

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to detail experiences that sickle cell disease (SCD) patients associate with healthcare justice and injustice in pain control. Design/methodology/approach – A content analysis study of open-ended comments written by 31 participants who completed a 20-item healthcare injustice questionnaire-revised twice: once in reference to experiences with doctors and once in reference to experiences with nurses. Findings – Participants’ mean age was 33±10 years; most were African-Americans and women. Themes showed: the four domains of healthcare justice were represented in patients’ comments; examples of justice and injustice were provided; specific incidents and interactions with healthcare providers were memorable to patients; and setting was a factor important to healthcare experiences because expectations about services vary by setting. Research limitations/implications – Patients were self-selected. Future work will include qualitative interviews and focus groups to uncover more details about how patients experience healthcare injustice. Practical implications – Additional training is needed for SCD providers and about proper management of sickle cell pain; educational modules are also needed that address areas of healthcare injustice by patients. Originality/value – The authors are the first to report how patients define healthcare justice and injustice. Specific details about memorable SCD patient-provider interactions and pain control are described.

scholarly journals Latina/o Adolescents in an Emerging Immigrant Community: A Qualitative Exploration of their Future Goals

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura M. Gonzalez ◽  
Gabriela L. Stein ◽  
Laura R. Shannonhouse ◽  
Mitchell J. Prinstein
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Immigrant Community ◽  
College Planning ◽  
Future Aspirations ◽  
Future Goals ◽  
Primary Responsibility ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Although immigrant adolescents typically have high hopes for their futures, educational and career outcomes often do not match aspirations. The future aspirations of 17 Latina/o adolescents in an emerging immigrant community were explored. Qualitative interviews were conducted and analyzed using consensual qualitative research methodology (CQR). Interviews focused on goals for education/career and supports and barriers to reaching those goals. Overall, students expressed high aspirations but were unclear on how to achieve them. Family members and school personnel were seen as supportive, but with limitations. Barriers mentioned by most participants included early pregnancy, finances, and circumstances beyond their control; they declined to endorse other barriers when prompted. Students also held less optimistic views of the educational and career possibilities of an “average” Latina/o/a as compared to their own goals, which is framed in terms of stereotypes. A clear theme emerged where students placed the primary responsibility for their success or failure on themselves without acknowledging many barriers in the environment. Findings are discussed from a social justice point of view with implications that pertain to provision of college planning information, context for applying it, affective support, and systemic advocacy.

scholarly journals ANALISIS WACANA KRITIS KORUPSI MELALUI LITERASI MEDIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Rahmat Prayogi ◽  
Bambang Riadi ◽  
Rian Andri Prasetya
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Text Analysis ◽  
Analysis Tools ◽  
The Law ◽  
Media Texts

Mass media is part of public space which cannot be seen as a mere passive hegemony. The discourse constructed by Tempo magazine reporters through Indonesiana is not completely neutral or naturally reporting news about corruption, and violations of the law. However, it has been influenced by the ideas or viewpoints of text writers (journalists) in responding to the events constructed in their reporting. This paper aims to show how the Fairclough text analysis tools work in dissecting dubious media texts.   Media masa merupakan bagian dari ruang publik yang tidak dapat dilihat sebagai alat hegemoni yang bersifat pasif semata. Wacana yang dikonstruksikan oleh wartawan majalah Tempo melalui Indonesiana tidak sepenuhnya netral atau alami melaporkan berita tentang korupsi, dan pelangggaran-pelanggaran hukum. Akan tetapi, telah dipengaruh oleh ide-ide atau sudut pandang penulis teks (wartawan) dalam menyingkapi peristiwa yang dikonstruksikan di dalam pemberitaannya. Tulisan ini memiliki tujuan untuk menunjukkan bagaimana alat-alat analisis teks model Fairclough bekerja dalam membedah teks-teks media yang dianggap meragukan.

scholarly journals Qualitative Study of an mHealth Mindfulness intervention with Caregivers of Older Adults with MCI or Dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 812-813
Author(s):  
Danielle Llaneza ◽  
XinQi Dong ◽  
Paul Duberstein ◽  
Elissa Kozlov
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Time Constraints ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Future Work

Abstract Caregivers of patients with dementia experience high levels of emotional distress. mHealth interventions have the potential to feasibly address some needs of caregivers and reduce stress. This qualitative research study of (n = 15) caregivers of patients with dementia explored caregivers’ experience using a mindfulness meditation mobile application. The qualitative interviews were guided and structured to allow participants to share their perceived benefits, drawbacks, likes, and dislikes of using mHealth strategies to manage stress and anxiety. We asked about the caregivers' experience with mindfulness before the study, use of the app, their positive/helpful and negative/unhelpful app experiences, the perceived value of the app, and potential enhancements of the app. Caregivers reported that the app was easy to use, engaging and that there were many perceived benefits. They also noted multiple barriers to using the app including time constraints and implementation of mindfulness techniques outside of direct app use. Most of the caregivers recommended using the app to increase knowledge of mindfulness and to reduce stress. Our findings support the growing body of literature on the practical use of mHealth strategies for caregivers. Future work should address the perceived barriers caregivers encounter when using mHealth strategies.

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