Commercial Translation Research Articles

C anton MT: Investigating Back-Translation and Model-Switch Mechanisms for Cantonese-English Neural Machine Translation

This paper investigates the development and evaluation of machine translation models from Cantonese to English (and backward), where we propose a novel approach to tackle low-resource language translations. Despite recent improvements in Neural Machine Translation (NMT) models with Transformer-based architectures, Cantonese, a language with over 80 million native speakers, has below-par State-of-the-art commercial translation models due to a lack of resources. The main objectives of the study are to develop a model that can effectively translate Cantonese to English and evaluate it against state-of-the-art commercial models. To achieve this, a new parallel corpus has been created by combining different available corpora online with preprocessing and cleaning. In addition, a monolingual Cantonese dataset has been created through web scraping to aid the synthetic parallel corpus generation. Following the data collection process, several approaches, including fine-tuning models, back-translation , and model switch , have been used. The translation quality of models has been evaluated with multiple quality metrics, including lexicon-based metrics (SacreBLEU and hLEPOR) and embedding-space metrics (COMET and BERTscore). Based on the automatic metrics, the best model is selected and compared against the 2 best commercial translators using a new human evaluation framework HOPES . The best model proposed in this investigation (NLLB-mBART) with model switch mechanisms has reached comparable and even better automatic evaluation scores against State-of-the-art commercial models (Bing and Baidu Translators), with a SacreBLEU score of 16.8 on our test set. Furthermore, an open-source web application has been developed to allow users to translate between Cantonese and English, with the different trained models available for effective comparisons between models from this investigation and users. CantonMT is available at https://github.com/kenrickkung/CantoneseTranslation

A linguistic approach to Natural Language Generation: The language spectrum, language models, and OpenLogos

Natural Language Generation, a well-established research area within the field of Natural Language Processing, has achieved significant milestones such as in machine translation and paraphrasing. Large Language Models, while improving text quality, show varying effectiveness across different linguistic registers and cultural contexts, raising concerns mostly due to (i) difficulties in understanding the internal workings of the models; (ii) difficulties in understanding the generative processes, which are not transparent; (iii) difficulties in human intervention in the generative function; (iv) propensity for hallucination and incorrect information content, (v) potential irresponsible use of extensive resources from unidentified sources, and (vi) the risk of misuse, among the most obvious hurdles. This article has three main goals: (1) suggest a linguistic approach to Natural Language Generation, (2) explore the broad language spectrum, including formal to informal styles and objective to subjective language, among others, and (3) propose language models inspired by the Logos Model for enhanced transparency, traceability, and customization. The Logos Model is at the core of the best-documented pioneer commercial machine translation system called Logos, which preludes the history of Generative Artificial Intelligence. The open-source version, OpenLogos, offers valuable resources for machine translation, paraphrasing, abstractive summarization, and various other tasks related to Natural Language Generation, and it serves as an excellent resource for training researchers across multiple fields associated with Artificial Intelligence. The OpenLogos resources were made publicly available through the Multi3Generation COST Action (CA18231).

Design and Development of a Non-invasive Opto-Electronic Sensor for Blood Glucose Monitoring Using a Visible Light Source.

Background The management of diabetes is critically dependent on the continuous monitoring of blood glucose levels. Contemporary approaches primarily utilize invasive methods, which often prove to be uncomfortable and can deter patient adherence. There is a pressing need for the development of novel strategies that improve patient compliance and simplify the process of glucose monitoring. Aim and objectives The primary objective of this research is to develop a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring system (NIBGMS) that offers a convenient alternative to conventional invasive methods. This study aims to demonstrate the feasibility and accuracy of using visible laser light at a wavelength of 650 nm for glucose monitoring and to address physiological and technical challenges associated with in vivo measurements. Methods Our approach involved the design of a device that exploits the quantitative relationship between glucose concentration and the refraction phenomena of laser light. The system was initially calibrated and tested using glucose solutions across a range of concentrations (25-500 mg/dL). To get around the problems that come up when people's skin and bodies are different, we combined an infrared (IR) transmitter (800 nm) and receiver that checks for changes in voltage, which are indicative of glucose levels. Results The prototype device was compared with a commercially available blood glucose monitor (Accu-Chek active machine; Roche Diabetes Care, Inc., Mumbai, India). The results demonstrated an average linearity of 95.7% relative to the Accu-Chek machine, indicating a high level of accuracy in the non-invasive measurement of glucose levels. Conclusions The findings suggest that our NIBGMS holds significant promise for clinical application. It reduces the discomfort associated with blood sampling and provides reliable measurements that are comparable to those of existing invasive methods. The successful development of this device paves the way for further commercial translation and could significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with diabetes, by facilitating easier and more frequent monitoring.

Revolutionizing the Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: From Conventional Therapies to Advanced Drug Delivery Systems.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease that has been well-reported in the medical literature. Its incidence has risen, particularly in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Conventionally, IPF is treated with antifibrotic drugs-pirfenidone and nintedanib-along with other drugs for symptomatic treatments, including corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and bronchodilators based on individual requirements. Several drugs and biologicals such as fluorofenidone, thymoquinone, amikacin, paclitaxel nifuroxazide, STAT3, and siRNA have recently been evaluated for IPF treatment that reduces collagen formation and cell proliferation in the lung. There has been a great deal of research into various treatment options for pulmonary fibrosis using advanced delivery systems such as liposomal-based nanocarriers, chitosan nanoparticles, PLGA nanoparticles, solid lipid nanocarriers, and other nanoformulations such as metal nanoparticles, nanocrystals, cubosomes, magnetic nanospheres, and polymeric micelles. Several clinical trials are also ongoing for advanced IPF treatments. This article elaborates on the pathophysiology of IPF, its risk factors, and different advanced drug delivery systems for treating IPF. Although extensive preclinical data is available for these delivery systems, the clinical performance and scale-up studies would decide their commercial translation.

Nanoparticle-based electrochemical sensing

Electrochemical sensing has emerged as a potent technique for detecting and quantifying various analytes due to its inherent sensitivity, simplicity, and potential for miniaturization. Leveraging their distinctive physicochemical properties, nanoparticles have sparked a revolution in electrochemical sensing, enhancing sensing platforms’ sensitivity, selectivity, and stability. This paper presents the background and significance of nanoparticle-based electrochemical sensing, along with the diverse applications of nanoparticles in science and engineering. The fundamental principles of nanoparticles in electrochemical sensing are explored, highlighting their unique advantages in electrocatalysis, charge transfer facilitation, and signal amplification. The applications of various types of nanoparticles in electrochemical sensing are discussed, elucidating the role of nanomaterials in designing advanced conduction strategies such as impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and amperometry.Furthermore, this review delves into the applications of nanoparticle-based electrochemical sensors across domains, including gas detection, environmental monitoring, and the field of biosensors. The practicality of these sensors in real-world scenarios is showcased through case studies, emphasizing their rapid response, high specificity, and potential for multi-analyte detection. The challenges and prospects of this field are also examined. Addressing nanoparticle stability, reproducibility, and scalability issues is crucial for the successful commercial translation of these sensing platforms. In conclusion, this review underscores the transformative impact of nanoparticles on the landscape of electrochemical sensing. Their multifunctionality, coupled with evolving conduction methodologies, promises to develop ultra-sensitive and reliable sensing platforms that contribute to advancements across various application domains. With the continuous evolution of nanoparticle synthesis techniques, electrochemical sensing is poised to achieve new frontiers of sensitivity and specificity.

Translation of Ontological Concepts from English into German Using Commercial Translation Software and Expert Evaluation.

Medical ontologies are mostly available in English. This presents a language barrier that is a limitation in research and automated processing of patient data. The manual translation of ontologies is complex and time-consuming. However, there are commercial translation tools that have shown promising results in the field of medical terminology translation. The aim of this study is to translate selected terms of the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) from English into German using commercial translators. Six medical experts evaluated the translation candidates in an iterative process. The results show commercial translators, with DeepL in the lead, provide translations that are positively evaluated by experts. With a broader study scope and additional optimization techniques, commercial translators could support and facilitate the process of translating medical ontologies.

Good, but not always Fair: An Evaluation of Gender Bias for three Commercial Machine Translation Systems

Machine Translation (MT) continues to make significant strides in quality and is increasingly adopted on a larger scale. Consequently, analyses have been redirected to more nuanced aspects, intricate phenomena, as well as potential risks that may arise from the widespread use of MT tools. Along this line, this paper offers a meticulous assessment of three commercial MT systems - Google Translate, DeepL, and Modern MT - with a specific focus on gender translation and bias. For three language pairs (English-Spanish, English-Italian, and English-French), we scrutinize the behavior of such systems at several levels of granularity and on a variety of naturally occurring gender phenomena in translation. Our study takes stock of the current state of online MT tools, by revealing significant discrepancies in the gender translation of the three systems, with each system displaying varying degrees of bias despite their overall translation quality.

In search of a fair MTPE pricing model: LSPs’ reflections and the implications for translators

ABSTRACT Machine translation post-editing (MTPE) has become an important part of the commercial translation business. As such, MTPE pricing models are under-studied yet vital elements in determining the professional value of translators as workers. This focus-group study investigates the discourse of eight LSP representatives relating to their MTPE pricing practice and, using the notion of psychological contract from organisational psychology, analyses what kind of external messages, including untold meanings and cues, translators may receive from the MTPE pricing practice. We then discuss how such messages may shape translators’ individual beliefs relating to contractual terms in MTPE projects, as well as their implications for MTPE operations in general. Three significant points are identified regarding; (1) How LSPs use different pricing models for different stakeholders to manage translators’ motivation for MTPE work; (2) How the notion of ‘speed’ incorporated in the MTPE pricing methods has a potential to determine translators’ work motivation and recruitment; and (3) How the power structure of technology ownership may influence future MTPE pricing practice. The outcomes of this exploratory study will contribute to the development of much-needed industry-wide conversation about this controversial topic.

Survey of Vietnamese-Chinese economic and commercial translation textbooks/books system and related suggestions

The exchange of cultural and economic aspects among nations and ethnicities is an essential demand and necessity of the modern societal development process. As of now, Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with nearly 190 countries and territories. Being a neighboring country with a long-standing relationship with Vietnam, China has consistently been Vietnam’s largest trading partner and the second-largest export market. Meanwhile, Vietnam continues to be China’s largest trading partner among countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 6th largest globally. These figures demonstrate vibrant and potentially expansive trade activities between the two nations. Throughout these exchanges and trade activities, translation between Chinese and Vietnamese plays an immensely crucial role, even determining the success or failure of an economic transaction. Despite its importance, there is a scarcity of materials related to the field of economic and commercial translation between Chinese and Vietnamese at large bookstores, university libraries, book-selling websites, digital databases, etc. in both China and Vietnam. If available, they tend to cover only a few topics with economic vocabulary, concepts, and policies yet to be updated. Through conducting a survey of the system of books/textbooks related to Vietnamese-Chinese Economic and Commercial Translation, combined with practical data published on the websites of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Ministry of Planning and Investment, this paper aims to provide assessments and proposals regarding the compilation of translation textbooks that align with development trends and bilateral economic cooperation. It seeks to contribute to the development of a high-value Vietnamese – Chinese Economic and Commercial Translation textbook suitable for Vietnamese learners, with practical significance and wide applicability not only in academic institutions but also in society at large.

Lab-on-chip (LoC) application for quality sperm selection: An undelivered promise?

Quality sperm selection is essential to ensure the effectiveness of assisted reproductive techniques (ART). However, the methods employed for sperm selection in ART often yield suboptimal outcomes, contributing to lower success rates. In recent years, microfluidic devices have emerged as a promising avenue for investigating the natural swimming behavior of spermatozoa and developing innovative approaches for quality sperm selection. Despite their potential, the commercial translation of microfluidic-based technologies has remained limited. This comprehensive review aims to critically evaluate the inherent potential of lab-on-chip technology in unraveling sophisticated mechanisms encompassing rheotaxis, thermotaxis, and chemotaxis. By reviewing the current state-of-the-art associated with microfluidic engineering and the swimming of spermatozoa, the goal is to shed light on the multifaceted factors that have impeded the broader commercialization of these cutting-edge technologies and recommend a commercial that can surmount the prevailing constraints. Furthermore, this scholarly exploration seeks to enlighten and actively engage reproductive clinicians in the profound potential and implications of microfluidic methodologies within the context of human infertility.

Automated production of gene-modified chimeric antigen receptor T cells using the Cocoon Platform

Autologous cell-based therapeutics have gained increasing attention in recent years because of their efficacy at treating diseases with limited therapeutic options. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has demonstrated clinical success in hematologic oncology indications, providing critically ill patients with a potentially curative therapy. Although engineered cell therapies such as CAR T cells provide new options for patients with unmet needs, the high cost and complexity of manufacturing may hinder clinical and commercial translation. The Cocoon Platform (Lonza, Basel, Switzerland) addresses many challenges, such as high labor demand, process consistency, contamination risks and scalability, by enabling efficient, functionally closed and automated production, whether at clinical or commercial scale. This platform is customizable and easy to use and requires minimal operator interaction, thereby decreasing process variability. We present two processes that demonstrate the Cocoon Platform's capabilities. We employed different T-cell activation methods—OKT3 and CD3/CD28 Dynabeads (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA)—to generate final cellular products that meet the critical quality attributes of a clinical autologous CAR T-cell product. This study demonstrates a manufacturing solution for addressing challenges with manual methods of production and facilitating the scale-up of autologous cell therapy.

Trends in Photopolymerizable Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting of Tumor Models.

Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technologies involving photopolymerizable bioinks (PBs) have attracted enormous attention in recent times owing to their ability to recreate complex structures with high resolution, mechanical stability, and favorable printing conditions that are suited for encapsulating cells. 3D bioprinted tissue constructs involving PBs can offer better insights into the tumor microenvironment and offer platforms for drug screening to advance cancer research. These bioinks enable the incorporation of physiologically relevant cell densities, tissue-mimetic stiffness, and vascularized channels and biochemical gradients in the 3D tumor models, unlike conventional two-dimensional (2D) cultures or other 3D scaffold fabrication technologies. In this perspective, we present the emerging techniques of 3D bioprinting using PBs in the context of cancer research, with a specific focus on the efforts to recapitulate the complexity of the tumor microenvironment. We describe printing approaches and various PB formulations compatible with these techniques along with recent attempts to bioprint 3D tumor models for studying migration and metastasis, cell-cell interactions, cell-extracellular matrix interactions, and drug screening relevant to cancer. We discuss the limitations and identify unexplored opportunities in this field for clinical and commercial translation of these emerging technologies.

(094) Synergy Between Orally Administered Phosphodiesterase-type-5-inhibitors and Topically Delivered Nitric-oxide in Eliciting Erectile Responses

Abstract Introduction Phosphodiesterase-type-5-inhibitors (PDE5i) represent first-line FDA-approved oral treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). However, because their mode of action is dependent on the production of nitric oxide (NO) from nerve endings, patients that suffer neurogenic ED (for example, following the procedures for radical prostatectomy (RP) or resulting from diabetes) are commonly refractory to PDE5i treatment. We recently demonstrated proof-of-principle for increased efficacy of topically applied NO-releasing microparticles (NO-MP) in eliciting an erectile response when used in combination with the orally administered PDE5i, sildenafil. However, there are several other FDA approved PDE5i used to treat ED, which, although acting through the common mechanism of PDE5 inhibition, exhibit several characteristics that potentially could impact clinical and commercial translation of combination therapy. Objective The goal of the present studies was to determine if other commercially available PDE5i besides sildenafil (avanafil, tadalafil and vardenafil) also act cooperatively when used in combination with NO-MP to elicit an erectile response. Methods Sprague-Dawley rats underwent bi-lateral transection of the cavernous nerve (CN), as a model of RP, one-week prior to determining erectile response to treatment. We investigated the effect of oral administration of 0.05mg sildenafil/kg, 0.005mg tadalafil/kg, 0.01mg vardenafil/kg and 0.1mg avanafil/kg (approximately equivalent to clinical doses of 2.5mg, 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 5mg, respectively, administered to an 80 kg patient) 30 minutes prior to being anesthetized for the determination of erectile response by intracorporal pressure (ICP) and systemic blood pressure (BP). Baseline ICP and BP were recorded for 30 minutes, at which time 100 mg of NO-MP (or control, blank-MP) were applied to the rat penile shaft. The ICP and systemic BP were used to determine the time to the first erectile response, duration of the erectile responses, the maximal and average ICP/BP responses and the number of spontaneous erections per hour. Results Although oral treatment by PDE5i alone resulted in no observable erectile response, topical application of NO-MP resulted in spontaneous erectile responses. When NO-MP were applied in combination with oral PDE5i treatment, all PDE5i resulted in faster times to the first erectile response (on average 11 minutes compared to 22 minutes when NO-MP were used alone; P-value=0.041) and greater numbers of spontaneous erections (on average 4.6 erections per hour compared to 2.0 when NO-MP were used alone, P-value=0.043). Although there were no significant differences between any of the PDE5i when used in combination with NO-MP with respect to the average erectile responses per hour, duration of erectile response, and maximal ICP/BP, there was a trend in the vardenafil and avanafil treated animals for a more rapid onset of the erectile responses than observed with sildenafil and tadalafil. Conclusions Although knowledge of the molecular pathways that lead to an erection provide a rationale for a synergistic effect between PDE5i and NO in eliciting an erectile response, our results provide the first evidence of such synergy. Our results suggest a novel treatment strategy for patients with ED refractory to PDE5i, namely any of the FDA-approved oral PDE5 inhibitors used in combination with formulations that topically deliver NO to corporal tissue. Disclosure Yes, this is sponsored by industry/sponsor: Zylo Therapeutics, Inc Clarification Industry funding only - investigator initiated and executed study Any of the authors act as a consultant, employee or shareholder of an industry for: Zylo Therapeutics, Inc

Templated Reactive Crystallization of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient in Hydrogel Microparticles Enabling Robust Drug Product Processing

Commercialization of most promising active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is impeded either by poor bioavailability or challenging physical properties leading to costly manufacture. Bioavailability of ionizable hydrophobic APIs can be enhanced by its conversion to salt form. While salt form of the API presents higher solution concentration than the non-ionized form, poor physical properties resulting from particle anisotropy or non-ideal morphology (needles) and particle size distribution not meeting dissolution rate targets can still inhibit its commercial translation. In this regard, API physical properties can be improved through addition of non-active components (excipients or carriers) during API manufacture. In this work, a facile method to perform reactive crystallization of an API salt in presence of the microporous environment of a hydrogel microparticle is presented. Specifically, the reaction between acidic antiretroviral API, raltegravir and base potassium hydroxide is performed in the presence of polyethylene glycol diacrylamide hydrogel microparticles. In this bottom-up approach, the spherical template hydrogel microparticles for the reaction lead to monodisperse composites loaded with inherently micronized raltegravir-potassium crystals, thus improving API physical properties without hampering bioavailability. Overall, this technique provides a novel approach to reactive crystallization while maintaining the API polymorph and crystallinity.

Biocompatible Material-Based Flexible Biosensors: From Materials Design to Wearable/Implantable Devices and Integrated Sensing Systems.

Human beings have a greater need to pursue life and manage personal or family health in the context of the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, and 5G/6G technologies. The application of micro biosensing devices is crucial in connecting technology and personalized medicine. Here, the progress and current status from biocompatible inorganic materials to organic materials and composites are reviewed and the material-to-device processing is described. Next, the operating principles of pressure, chemical, optical, and temperature sensors are dissected and the application of these flexible biosensors in wearable/implantable devices is discussed. Different biosensing systems acting in vivo and in vitro, including signal communication and energy supply are then illustrated. The potential of in-sensor computing for applications in sensing systems is also discussed. Finally, some essential needs for commercial translation are highlighted and future opportunities for flexible biosensors are considered.

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Commercial specialized translation is a rapidly evolving industry most prominently characterised by pressure towards lower prices and the implementation of new technological tools. Based on interviews of translation professionals, I describe how they expect the industry to develop: which positive and negative trends they recognize, which competence profiles translators will need, and how the implementation of machine translation tools and features will change their work. It is evident that while translation professionals are worried about the negative price development and have somewhat mixed feelings about machine translation, they believe that human translators will continue to be needed for the foreseeable future. Anticipated changes in competence profiles include increased specialization, the ability to work fast, and the ability to adopt new tools. The interviewees also expect that translators may be motivated to specialize either in post-editing of machine-translated texts, or in highly creative translations. They are well aware of the benefits and risks of machine translation; while recognizing the considerable improvement in machine translation technology, they do not believe that the typical quality problems of neural machine translation can be fully resolved.

Concurrent translation on collaborative platforms

Abstract The advent of AI-supported, cloud-based collaborative translation platforms have enabled a new form of online collaborative translation – ‘concurrent translation’ (CT). CT refers to commercial translation performed on such platforms by multiple agents (translators, editors, subject-matter experts etc.) simultaneously, via concurrent access. Although the practice has recently gained more ground, research on CT is scarce. The present article reports on selected key findings of a study that investigates translators’ experiences with CT via a survey of 804 professional translators working in CT mode across different commercial platforms. Despite the affordances such as peer learning, positive competition, speed, flexibility of the volume of work and working time, and reduced responsibility and reduced stress, CT workflow comes with its substantial challenges such as time pressure, negative competition, reduced self-revision and research, all of which result in quality compromised for speed.

Repetition and Addition as Coherent Devices in Audio Description of Comics: A Case Study of X: Big Bad English

: Audio Description (AD) translation is an important translational practice that promotes the accessibility of visual texts for the visually impaired audience. Although AD translation has been developed to be a regular practice in performing arts and entertainment, its potential has not been fully explored for visual-verbal sequential arts such as comics to meet the demand of the audience. To fill in such a gap, this article performs a case study on a commercial AD translation of an action comic series X: Big Badto explore translation strategies as norms that specifically facilitate achieving coherence and are unique to the cross-modal translation of comics, aiming at providing theorised guidelines for future practices. Based on visual language and narratology analysis, three types of visible interventions in AD comics translation are identified, challenging the notion of neutrality in AD and arguing that reasonable additions and adaptations can facilitate the target text’s accessibility

Extensible and swellable hydrogel-forming microneedles for deep point-of-care sampling and drug deployment

Microneedles are considered to be an effective, convenient, non-invasive, biosafety and compliant medical technology for vaccinations, biomarker testing, medical aesthetics and other related fields. Nonetheless, further clinical and commercial translation of regular microneedles is hampered by challenges in manufacturability, cost variability, insufficient comfort, contamination and so on. Recent innovations in functional biomaterials and chemical engineering technologies have been applied to develop extensible and swellable hydrogel-forming microneedles, achieving precise and controlled drug delivery and localized sampling from the target tissues. In this review, we systematically summarize the latest development of the extensible and swellable hydrogel-forming microneedles, including deep point-of-care testing, drug deployment, wound healing and mucoadhesion improvement. In addition, further analysis of the challenges and prospects for clinical application of current strategies is well presented. It is believed that the combined efforts of engineering, material, pharmaceutical and clinical research will contribute to the future success of this clinical and commercial translation.

Translation and technocracy in development

This article attempts to determine the role that translation technology might play in effective, indigenous-led development practices. It uses the Maya in Guatemala as an example. Guatemala has seen the growth of a robust non-governmental organization (NGO) sector that implements technocratic, neoliberal development strategies and has historically excluded Maya input (Raxche’, 1996). Mayan languages are a key focus in Maya efforts to assert their autonomy in Guatemala (French, 2010, p. 5). Language barriers still render vital resources inaccessible to the Maya (Fischer-Mackey et al., 2020, p. 906), and few Guatemalan NGOs emphasize Mayan languages in their work (Henderson et al., 2014, p. 80). Translation, therefore, is an essential component of effective and inclusive development practices. Whereas best practices in commercial translation are becoming increasingly intertwined with technology (Rico Pérez, 2019, p. 116), translation technology remains largely absent from humanitarian work (p. 119). Despite the opportunity this gap presents, the implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) such as neural machine translation (NMT) may exacerbate existing power imbalances between technocratic development planners and their intended beneficiaries (Chipidza & Leidner, 2019, p. 153). This article uses a meta-analytical approach in assessing existing research on the subject to illustrate the ways in which language and translation are integral to three key development areas: intercommunity meetings, the health sector, and environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs). It uses Chipidza and Leidner’s (2019, p. 160) theory of power parity in the implementation of ICT to propose ways in which NMT may serve alternative, more inclusive development strategies in these specific contexts. The article details possible solutions to the anticipated practical challenges of implementing NMT in these contexts; and it highlights the limitations of each NMT application. It serves as a roadmap for implementing translation technology in inclusive development strategies for indigenous communities.