An Empirical Study on Government Integration Performance and Follow-up Survey: Foused on Performance Capability Measurement through Malmquist Index

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-225
Author(s):  
Keon-Sup Song
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Malmquist Index ◽  
Performance Capability

The Influence of the Established Links between University Courses on the Quality of Teaching

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-48
Author(s):  
Jiří Rybička ◽  
Petra Čačková
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Coherent System ◽  
University Courses ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Initial Knowledge

One of the tools to determine the recommended order of the courses to be taught is to set the prerequisites, that is, the conditions that have to be fulfilled before commencing the study of the course. The recommended sequence of courses is to follow logical links between their logical units, as the basic aim is to provide students with a coherent system according to the Comenius' principle of continuity. Declared continuity may, on the other hand, create organizational complications when passing through the study, as failure to complete one course may result in a whole sequence of forced deviations from the recommended curriculum and ultimately in the extension of the study period. This empirical study deals with the quantitative evaluation of the influence of the level of initial knowledge given by the previous study on the overall results in a certain follow-up course. In this evaluation, data were obtained that may slightly change the approach to determining prerequisites for higher education courses.

scholarly journals Should Revision Trainees Think Aloud while Revising Somebody Else’s Translation? Insights from an Empirical Study with Professionals

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 320-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle S. Robert ◽  
Louise Brunette
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Problem Representation ◽  
Think Aloud ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Product And Process

This paper reported on a follow-up study whose aim was fourfold: 1) to determine which variables do seem to influence the amount of verbalization of professional revisers when they verbalize their thoughts while revising somebody else’s translation, 2) to determine what kind of revision sub-processes are verbalized, 3) to determine the relation between the type of verbalizations and revision product and process, and 4) to draw conclusions for revision didactics. Results show that variables that could have influenced the verbalization ratio of revisers had no effect on that ratio, except the revision experience. As far as verbalized subprocesses are concerned, it appeared that revisers rarely verbalized a maxim-based diagnosis, but that the more they verbalized such a problem representation, the better they detected, the better they revised, but the longer they worked. Results also show that participants who verbalized a problem representation together with a problemsolving strategy or a solution, detected better, but worked longer. Further research could focus on a particular subcompetence of the revision competence: the ability to explain.

The Application and Effectiveness of Prototype Theory in The New Oxford English-Chinese Dictionary

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-305
Author(s):  
Dai Lingzhen ◽  
Huang Yanyan
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Prototype Theory ◽  
Vocabulary Retention ◽  
Word Meanings ◽  
Oxford Dictionary ◽  
Dictionary Training

Abstract The New Oxford English-Chinese Dictionary (NOECD) is a bilingualized dictionary based on the New Oxford Dictionary of English (NODE), which is likely the first dictionary to claim explicitly to put prototype theory into dictionary making. Assessments of the effectiveness of this move vary, but so far, no empirical study has been conducted to examine it. This paper reports two studies of the application of prototype theory in NOECD. The first regards the use of the theory in defining and sense organising, and the second concerns users’ perception of the effectiveness of the organisation of sense. The first study is qualitative, and it examines how prototype theory is exhibited in defining and sense organising. The second study is empirical and consists of a test of dictionary users’ vocabulary retention and some follow-up questions. In this second study, it was found that the prototype strategy adopted by NOECD, of identifying a core sense and grouping subsenses around it, contributed little to improving user efficiency in memorising word meanings. Several possible reasons are proposed to account for the ineffectiveness: the influence of L1, limitations of prototype theory, users’ inadequate dictionary skills and others. It is concluded that these challenges could be addressed by compiling nation-specific dictionaries for specific users. Dictionary training should be an inseparable part of language learning to improve users’ dictionary skills and awareness.

Remaining in the nursing profession: The relevance of strong evaluations

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 928-938
Author(s):  
Margareth Kristoffersen ◽  
Febe Friberg
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Charles Taylor ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Science Data ◽  
Data Services ◽  
Research Context ◽  
Complex Question

Background: Why nurses remain in the profession is a complex question. However, strong values can be grounds for their remaining, meaning nurses evaluate the qualitative worth of different desires and distinguish between senses of what is a good life. Research question: The overall aim is to explore and argue the relevance of strong evaluations for remaining in the nursing profession. Research design: This theoretical article based on a hermeneutical approach introduces the concept strong evaluations as described by the Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor and provides examples of nurses’ experiences in everyday nursing care drawn from a Norwegian empirical study. Participants and research context: Data collected in the original study consisted of qualitative interviews and qualitative follow-up interviews with 13 nurses. The research context was the primary and secondary somatic and psychiatric health service, inside as well as outside institutions. Ethical consideration: The article uses data from an original empirical study approved by the Norwegian Social Science Data Services. Information was given and consent obtained from the participants. Findings: Remaining in the nursing profession can be understood as revolving around being a strong evaluator. This has been concretized in issues of being aware of different incidents in life and having capacities as a nurse. Discussion: Why nurses remain is discussed in relation to how nurses have shaped themselves by reflecting on what is of significance in their life. However, being a strong evaluator cannot be seen as the casual condition for remaining. Conclusion: Remaining in the nursing profession is obviously not a contingent matter, rather it is a matter concerned with the qualitative worth of different desires and values. Nurses’ awareness of a life choice impacts on whether they remain or not. Consequently, nurses may need to articulate and reflect on their priorities for remaining.

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