How to Put the Translation Test to the Test?

2019 ◽  
pp. 26-56
Author(s):  
Gys-Walt van Egdom ◽  
Heidi Verplaetse ◽  
Iris Schrijver ◽  
Hendrik J. Kockaert ◽  
Winibert Segers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Translation Studies ◽  
Translation Quality ◽  
Valid Measurement ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
The University

Reliable and valid evaluation of translation quality is one of the fundamental thrusts in present-day applied translation studies. In this chapter, a thumbnail sketch is provided of the developments, in and outside of translation studies, that have contributed to the ubiquity of quality in translation discourse. This sketch reveals that we will probably never stand poised to reliably and validly measure the quality of translation in all its complexity and its ramifications. Therefore, the authors have only sought to address the issue of product quality evaluation. After an introduction of evaluation methods, the authors present the preselected items evaluation method (PIE method) as a perturbative testing technique developed to evaluate the quality of the target text (TT). This presentation is flanked by a case study that has been carried out at the University of Antwerp, KU Leuven, and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. The case study shows that, on account of its perturbative qualities, PIE allows for more reliable and more valid measurement of product quality.

scholarly journals Gamified Solutions in Healthcare - Testing Rehabilitation Games in Finland and Asia

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mika Luimula ◽  
Christina Kattimeri ◽  
Niina Katajapuu ◽  
Paula Pitkäkangas ◽  
Helena Malmivirta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Effective Activity ◽  
Joint Research Project ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
The University

This paper presents a comprehensive summary of the Gamified Solutions in Healthcare (GSH) research project, which is a joint research project between Turku University of Applied Sciences and the University of Turku. The goal of the project is to promote exercise, social inclusiveness and enhance quality of life, aiming at developing new services and effective activity solutions for the elderly through gamification. During the research project elderly people were included in the development and testing of games so that they could be used for more than just entertainment purposes. According to all of our tests elderly enjoy playing exergames, and digital games can be an effective way to enhance the quality of life of the elderly. In the case studies it was observed that the players where motivated while playing but motivation should also be maintained throughout the gameplay. The elderly gave overall positive feedback for the idea of using digital activity games for exercising.

scholarly journals APPLIED GERONTOLOGY: HOW STUDENTS ADDRESS LONELINESS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S241-S241
Author(s):  
Eric Schoenmakers
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Opportunities To Learn ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Part Time Students ◽  
Part Time ◽  
The University

Abstract Fontys University of Applied Sciences offers an Undergraduate program in Applied Gerontology. Full-time and part-time students are trained in gerontology and in applying this knowledge in developing and implementing products and services in order to improve quality of life of older adults. In our vision, students learn in practice. Therefore, the educational program largely consists of authentic projects for real organizations in the local community. In one of these ongoing projects, students research loneliness in the local community. A network of organizations, which communicates intensively with the University, is involved. For these organizations, students study how clients and employee’s think about (coping with) loneliness, write testimonials about interventions, and advise in improving the services of organizations. For students, these kind of projects offer opportunities to learn in practice. For the community, students’ involvement means extra manpower to further develop services and society as a whole.

scholarly journals THE YOUNG GENERATION’S ATTITUDE TOWARD RETIREMENT

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Judyta Przyłuska-Schmitt
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Young People ◽  
Life Insurance ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Pension Systems ◽  
Retirement Security ◽  
The Social ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
The University

This article aims to show the attitudes of young people towards insurers and insurance services offered on the Web. This relates to a number of questions. Does the quality of an insurance offer influence insurance awareness and reflect the demand for retirement? To what extent do social problems of pension systems affect the need for an additional pension among young people? Are life insurance companies trusted?The article uses the results of studies conducted by the Insurance Institute of the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, and the German Audit Bureau of Circulations (IVW) for the “retirement security sales campaign” and the Social Diagnosis 2013.

scholarly journals Reviewer Acknowledgements

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Robert Smith
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Central China ◽  
American Institute ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
The University ◽  
And Training

Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JETS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 5, Number 7Angela Lee, UNC Pembroke, USACarole Fern Todhunter, The University of Nottingham, UKCélio Gonçalo Marques, Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, PortugalChosang Tendhar, Baylor College of Medicine, USACynthia M. Compton, Wingate University, USAEbrahim Mohammadpour, Mimos Berhad, IranGökhan Demircioğlu, Karadeniz Teknik Universitesi, TurkeyHasan Seker, Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, TurkeyHüseyin Çalışkan, Sakarya University, TurkeyJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, UKLaima Kyburiene, Kaunas University of Applied Sciences, LithuaniaLorna T. Enerva, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, PhilippinesMatthews Tiwaone Mkandawire, Central China Normal University, MalawiMehmet Inan, Marmara University, TurkeyMustafa Çakır, Marmara Üniversity, TurkeyRichard Penny, University of Washington Bothell, USASabahattin Deniz, Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, TurkeySadia Batool, Preston University Islamabad, PakistanSamad Mirza Suzani, Islamic Azad University, IranSelahattin Kaymakçı, Kastamonu University, TurkeySenem Seda Şahenk Erkan, Marmara University, TurkeyStamatis Papadakis, University of Crete, GreeceThomas K. F. Chiu, The University of Hong Kong, Hong KongYi Lu, American Institute for Research, USAZafer Tangülü, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Turkey  Robert SmithEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Journal of Education and Training StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://jets.redfame.com

Supporting University—Industry Linkages

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisha Korff ◽  
Peter van der Sijde ◽  
Peter Groenewegen ◽  
Todd Davey
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Support Mechanisms ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry ◽  
University Industry Linkages

The literature emphasizes the importance of ensuring that measures developed at the organizational level are transferable to the individual level. This is important not only for effective technology and knowledge transfer in general, but also and especially for university–industry linkages. This study reflects on support mechanisms identified by previous studies as important in the support and fostering of such linkages and examines their implementation through a case study of the Münster University of Applied Sciences. Using qualitative analysis, the authors demonstrate how the support mechanisms developed by the management of the university can be translated to the individual level and thereby can encourage and foster university–industry linkages.

scholarly journals SEVERAL PURPOSES WITH ONE COURSE – THE CHALLENGE OF TEACHING TERMINOLOGY AS PART OF A PRACTICAL TRANSLATOR TRAINING PROGRAMME

Neofilolog ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 183-200
Author(s):  
Borka Richter
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Translation Studies ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Translator Training ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Theoretical Issues

Within the field of Translation Studies, terminology plays an important role, as does the study of Terminology. This paper investigates the possibilities available within the constraints of a single course aiming to achieve multiple aims. A brief overview of how terminology is studied is followed by a presentation of the context, looking at the position of the course in relation to other courses in the same programme, and at the broader context of Translation Studies in Europe. The case study is of a Terminology course, as part of a post-graduate, two-semester, part-time programme in Translation, at Kodolányi János University of Applied Sciences in Hungary. The question of why terminology has a course to itself is likewise placed in the context of Terminology Studies and theoretical issues related to what terminology is. Finally, the course is also placed within the context of training students to become professionals in translation and related fields.

scholarly journals The level of use of the Six Thinking Hats strategies and the quality of performance of faculty members at the private University of Applied Sciences: مستوى استخدام استراتيجيات قبعات التفكير الست وجودة الأداء لدى أعضاء هيئة التدريس في جامعة العلوم التطبيقية الخاصة

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ahmed Al - Harrahsha ◽  
Abdullah Mohammed Al - Khatib
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Private University ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

The aim of this study was to test the extent to which the Six Thinking Hats strategies were used in the teaching process by the faculty members of the University of Applied Sciences, rather than using traditional teaching methods that rely on providing students with theoretical knowledge and teaching. The most important results were as follows: 1. The use of the six thinking caps strategies by faculty members at the University of Applied Sciences in general was high, except for the black thinking hat which came at a low level. Hussein performance at the University of Applied Sciences in general was at a high level. 3. The results of the study showed that there is no statistically significant relationship between the use of six thinking hats strategies (white hat, red hat, black hat, yellow hat, green hat, blue hat) in teaching to improve the quality of the performance of faculty members, The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in the level of performance of faculty members at the University of Special Applied Sciences due to the demographic variables (gender, marital status, age, gender, Scientific degree and practical experience). The study also made recommendations that shed light on modern methods of education and creative and critical thinking of students rather than conservation and indoctrination.

scholarly journals LAST YEAR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ MOTIVES FOR LEARNING AND THE WAYS TO INCREASE THEIR MOTIVATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
Jelena Jermolajeva ◽  
Svetlana Silchenkova ◽  
Larissa Turusheva
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
State University ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Study Programme ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Creative Self ◽  
The University

Monitoring and analysing the students’ academic motivation allows the university teacher to look at the results of her/his work from another aspect and reflect on the ways of increasing the effectiveness of teaching. The aim of the study is to analyse and compare the groups of the learning motives of last year students at the Universities of Riga (EKA University of Applied Sciences) and Smolensk (Smolensk State University), on the basis of which propose the ways to increase their motivation. In the international survey, which was carried out in December 2018 – June 2019, 101 students participated. Descriptive statistics was used for the data processing. Data analysis shows that in both samples the group of professional motives plays a leading role in the students’ learning motivation. In Latvia, the second and third places are to communication and creative self-realisation motives, in the Smolensk sample – social and communication motives, respectively. The results of the study can be used by university teachers and study programme directors for improving the management of education and raising the quality of the pedagogical process.

scholarly journals Development of Communication Competence in Pre-Service Vocational Education Teacher Training

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Daniel Etzold ◽  
Marc Krüger
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
The One ◽  
The University ◽  
Insight Into

This paper presents a seminar concept for the development of communication competence in pre-service vocational education teachers with the aid of video annotations, feedback, and peer microteaching. The seminar is offered within a teacher training program for students taking a master’s degree (MEd) in vocational education at the FH Münster University of Applied Sciences, Germany, and has been conducted three times. The advantages of the seminar concept are manifold. On the one hand, we create a learning environment in which students individually prepare and conduct five peer microteaching lessons in a row and receive prompt and constructive peer feedback on every performance. On the other hand, the quality of feedback improves so that our students are professional feedback providers by the end of the seminar. The provision of teacher feedback alone does not help our students become successful feedback providers. Nor, given the resources available at the university, is it a realistic alternative in terms of time constraints. In addition, due to recordings, the students gain a better insight into their teaching skills since their lessons can be observed and approached from an outside perspective.

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