Deeper Understanding Of Context Research Articles

Comparison of algorithms for estimating the distance between words for finding similar sentences

The article in question delves into the intricacies of a newly developed system designed for the identification of similar sentences. This system operates on the principle of measuring the distance between words, utilizing algorithms that are adept at recognizing inexact matches. Such algorithms are vital as they enable search engines to process queries with a deeper understanding of context. They take into account potential discrepancies or variations in word spellings, a feature that becomes critically important when users employ diverse expressions to convey identical ideas. These algorithms form the backbone of intelligent search engines, equipping them with the ability to grasp the core intent of a query. This ensures the delivery of pertinent results, even when the input is marred by spelling or typographical errors. The software crafted as a result of this development finds its application across a broad spectrum of fields including information retrieval, natural language processing, plagiarism detection, and genomics, to name a few. The methodologies and algorithms highlighted in the article have significant implications in domains that demand a high degree of precision in text interpretation and comparison. In the realm of information search, these algorithms are instrumental in enhancing result quality, offering users more accurate responses to their queries, regardless of the presence of errors in spelling or grammar. In natural language processing, the algorithms play a pivotal role in analyzing and interpreting human language. This capability is fundamental for the development of advanced chatbots, machine translation systems, and intelligent digital assistants. Their application in plagiarism detection is equally noteworthy. Here, the algorithms demonstrate an exceptional ability to ascertain the degree of similarity between texts, a function that holds immense value in academic and research settings. In the field of genomics, these methods are employed for the intricate task of mapping genetic sequences, a vital process in bioinformatics research. In conclusion, the software developed as per the article presents a versatile tool, finding relevance in various scientific and technological arenas. Its ability to conduct a thorough analysis and comprehend textual data is unparalleled, marking a significant advancement in these fields

Alternative Reimbursement Models for Health Providers in High-Performance Sport: Stakeholder Experiences and Perceptions

BackgroundValue-based healthcare provider reimbursement models have been proposed as an alternative to traditional fee-for-service arrangements that can align financial reimbursement more closely to the outcomes of value to patients and society. This study aimed to investigate stakeholder perceptions and experiences of different reimbursement systems for healthcare providers in high-performance sport, with a focus on fee-for-service versus salaried provider models.MethodsThree in-depth semi-structured focus group discussions and one individual interview were conducted with key stakeholders across the Australian high-performance sport system. Participants included healthcare providers, health managers, sports managers and executive personnel. An interview guide was developed using the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment framework, with key themes deductively mapped to the innovation, inner context and outer context domains. A total of 16 stakeholders participated in a focus group discussion or interview.ResultsParticipants identified several key advantages of salaried provider models over fee-for-service arrangements, including: the potential for more proactive and preventive models of care; enhanced inter-disciplinary collaboration; and the ability for providers to have a deeper understanding of context and how their role aligns with a broader set of priorities for an athlete and the organisation. Noted challenges of salaried provider models included the potential for providers to revert to reactive care delivery when not afforded adequate capacity to provide services, and difficulties for providers in demonstrating and quantifying the value of their work.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that high-performance sporting organisations seeking to improve primary prevention and multidisciplinary care should consider salaried provider arrangements. Further research to confirm these findings using prospective, experimental study designs remains a priority.

Backward mapping from outcomes: Using a realist evaluation lens to evaluate an international aid program

In this paper, a backward mapping approach to realist evaluation is used to evaluate the efficacy of an international inclusive education short course program in transforming inclusive perspectives and practices of educators from Nepal who were considered leaders in inclusive education. The program, an Australia Awards South and West Asia (AASWA) short course, delivered by an Australian university, was designed to build on the existing capacity of the participants to lead the implementation of inclusive education reforms and system enhancements within the school system in Nepal. Data collected before, during and after the program provide insights into the ways in which participants responded to the program. Our findings indicate that a deep understanding of context is needed by program planners to identify how and why particular mechanisms are triggered that lead to transformative learning of the participants. We suggest that backward mapping as a methodology is a viable realist evaluation process to evaluate complex programs such as the short-term international aid program on IE. Our paper concludes with recommendations for developers of similar programs in the future.

An emic-etic-emic research cycle for understanding context in under-researched countries

Given the importance of understanding the context of management issues in the world, this article discusses the role of both emic (developing culture-specific concepts) and etic (applying concepts across cultures) research in the international management literature. This paper proposes a more comprehensive mixed methods research cycle that can provide researchers with a deeper understanding of the context in under-researched countries. Using a decolonial lens, this theoretical paper proposes that an emic-etic-emic cycle is the best way to disaggregate contextual issues in organizational research, particularly when dealing with human issues in management. By examining a research project on leadership in Africa and the African diaspora from decolonial perspective, our proposed emic-etic-emic cycle (1) stresses the importance of using an emic approach in addition to the dominant etic approach in cross-cultural management; (2) provides researchers with a deeper understanding of context in under-researched countries; and (3) contributes to decolonial approaches to management, which call for a symmetrical dialogue across borders which decentralizes the dominant Western approach, and provides a deeper understanding of management from an indigenous and local perspective. Contextualizing research using the emic-etic-emic cycle can enhance rigor and relevance of the research.

Unravelling ‘low-resource settings’: a systematic scoping review with qualitative content analysis

IntroductionThe effects of healthcare-related inequalities are most evident in low-resource settings. Such settings are often not explicitly defined, and umbrella terms which are easier to operationalise, such as ‘low-to-middle-income countries’...

Translating Humorous Expressions into Arabic with Reference to Loss, Gain, and Compensation

This study is concerned with translating humorous expressions from English into the Arabic Language with reference to Loss, Gain, and Compensation. The idea of the research developed from an observation by the researcher that when the target audience watches a drama of funny episodes, it is hard to interact, laugh or even smile, although the drama may be accompanied by subtitles in Arabic language. The study aims to illustrate the causes of untanslatability and loss, gain, and compensation in humor translation. To achieve the aims of the study, the researcher selected a sample of 10 humorous quotes and jokes from different hilarious resources, including episodes, movies, and sitcoms and other plays. The study was conducted qualitatively and descriptively by meticulously analyzing the translated quotes to probe the causes of loss in humor translation. The study results showed that humorous expressions encounter loss, gain and compensation which require a deep understanding of context and require a sense of humor from the audience and translators besides SL culture involvement. Moreover, the overall findings showed that many humorous expressions have no counterparts in Arabic Language, therefore, loss and gain and compensations are inevitable. Based on the findings, the study concluded that humorous expressions are more frequent and with multi-version and lack the equivalence in Arabic language. It also concluded that the types of humor are an essential element in reducing the sharp difference between the SL quote and its equivalent in the TL and the loss of humor in many cases is inevitable. Finally, the study explicated the main causes and the necessary strategies of loss, gain and compensation to transfer humor into Arabic Language.