Pharmacological articles in the German magazine DIE ZEIT (THE TIME)—content, adequacy, and comprehensibility
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DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03053-3
Abstract: The German weekly magazine DIEZEIT (THE TIME) reaches more than one million readers per issue, mainly from high-income social classes. Pharmacological content is frequent in DIE ZEIT. As it therefore reaches many people who generally… read more here.
Keywords: magazine; comprehensibility; die zeit; pharmacology ... See more keywords
The comprehensibility continuum: a novel method for analysing comprehensibility of patient reported outcome measures
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DOI: 10.1007/s11136-024-03858-y
Abstract: Evidence of comprehensibility is frequently required during the development of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs); the respondent’s interpretation of PROM items needs to align with intended meanings. Cognitive interviews are recommended for investigating PROM comprehensibility,… read more here.
Keywords: patient reported; reported outcome; outcome measures; comprehensibility ... See more keywords
Suggestions to Improve the Comprehensibility of Current Definitions of Scientific Authorship for International Authors
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DOI: 10.1007/s11948-019-00106-2
Abstract: Much has been said about the need for improving the current definitions of scientific authorship, but an aspect that is often overlooked is how to formulate and communicate these definitions to ensure that they are… read more here.
Keywords: suggestions improve; current definitions; authorship; scientific authorship ... See more keywords
Second language comprehensibility and accentedness across oral proficiency levels: A comparison of two L1s
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DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2021.102567
Abstract: Abstract Second language comprehensibility and accentedness are highly complex phenomena, and numerous studies have been conducted to better understand these constructs. However, research has seldom addressed L2 comprehensibility and accentedness in relation to speakers' proficiency… read more here.
Keywords: comprehensibility accentedness; comprehensibility; proficiency levels; language ... See more keywords
LINGUISTIC DIMENSIONS OF L2 ACCENTEDNESS AND COMPREHENSIBILITY VARY ACROSS SPEAKING TASKS
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DOI: 10.1017/s027226311700016x
Abstract: Abstract This study critically examined the previously reported partial independence between second language (L2) accentedness (degree to which L2 speech differs from the target variety) and comprehensibility (ease of understanding). In prior work, comprehensibility was… read more here.
Keywords: accentedness comprehensibility; task; linguistic dimensions; phonology ... See more keywords
HOW DO SECOND LANGUAGE LISTENERS PERCEIVE THE COMPREHENSIBILITY OF FOREIGN-ACCENTED SPEECH?
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DOI: 10.1017/s0272263119000226
Abstract: Abstract The current study examines how second language (L2) users differentially assess the comprehensibility (i.e., ease of understanding) of foreign-accented speech according to a range of background variables, including first language (L1) profiles, L2 proficiency,… read more here.
Keywords: second language; accented speech; comprehensibility; language ... See more keywords
The relationships among L2 fluency, intelligibility, comprehensibility, and accentedness
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DOI: 10.1017/s0272263125000014
Abstract: Abstract Fluency, intelligibility, comprehensibility, and accentedness are important dimensions of second language (L2) pronunciation proficiency representing global, listener-based intuitions. This study meta-analyzed 49 reports from 1995 to 2023, examining 141 effect sizes (Pearson r) to… read more here.
Keywords: comprehensibility accentedness; comprehensibility; language; intelligibility comprehensibility ... See more keywords
L2 English listeners’ perceived comprehensibility and attitudes towards speech produced by L3 English learners from China
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DOI: 10.1080/14790718.2024.2379549
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study investigated the perceptions of second language (L2) English learners from Hong Kong on the speech produced by third language (L3) English learners from the Greater Bay Area (GBA) of China. Twenty L2… read more here.
Keywords: english learners; comprehensibility; speech produced; addition ... See more keywords
Persian language comprehensibility in machine translation vs. human translation in health-related multilingual context based on the Patient-oriented and Culturally-adapted (POCA) model
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DOI: 10.1080/14790718.2025.2477139
Abstract: ABSTRACT Accessibility to healthcare information is contingent upon effective health communication, particularly for individuals with poor English ability. Communication is hampered by language problems, which can lead to miscommunication and restricted access to healthcare. While… read more here.
Keywords: health related; comprehensibility; machine translation; language ... See more keywords
Fake Document Generation for Cyber Deception by Manipulating Text Comprehensibility
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DOI: 10.1109/jsyst.2020.2980177
Abstract: Advanced cyber attackers can penetrate enterprise networks and steal critical documents containing intellectual property despite all access control measures. Cyber deception is one of many solutions to protect critical documents after an attacker penetrates the… read more here.
Keywords: document; generation; cyber deception; comprehensibility ... See more keywords
Video-Based Interaction, Negotiation for Comprehensibility, and Second Language Speech Learning: A Longitudinal Study
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DOI: 10.1111/lang.12184
Abstract: The current study examined the impact of video-based conversational interaction on the longitudinal development (one academic semester) of second language (L2) production by college-level Japanese English-as-a-foreign-language learners. Students in the experimental group engaged in weekly,… read more here.
Keywords: video based; negotiation; second language; comprehensibility ... See more keywords