Tiina Tuominen · Benjamins translation library · 2018
Abstract This chapter discusses research approaches that investigate reception in its context, both the audiovisual context in which the translation appears and the social context in which it is being viewed. The studies introduced in this chapter include thematic studies which focus on examining the viewers’ interpretations of a specific aspect of the translated programme, as well as wide-ranging studies which explore viewers’ attitudes and expectations towards audiovisual translations. The methods introduced in the chapter include questionnaires with qualitative and quantitative approaches, interviews, focus group research, observation, and some novel research approaches arising from the model of user-centered translation and the concepts of usability and user experience. Finally, the chapter argues for the benefits of large-scale, collective research approaches and replication of research designs in a variety of contexts.
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P. Ishwara Bhat · 2020
Abstract Multifaceted study of law, owing to complex social problems attached to it, calls for the combination of several methods of research. Integration rather than isolated application of methods of research leads to multi-method legal research (MMLR). It combines doctrinal and non-doctrinal research, qualitative and quantitative research, and a combination of various methods within each. This method is highly valuable as it looks at law from different angles, uses interdisciplinary research, collaborates with community or stakeholders, and avoids undetected errors arising from the use of mono-method. The synergy of using deductive and inductive reasoning enhances quality of research. The procedure of MMLR is not rigid. Therefore, research design should consider the suitability of combination; combination of methods should be linked with theory; sequential or simultaneous application of multiple methods should be carefully executed; and management of MMLR should be smooth. MMLR’s use in research on vulnerable groups, development issues, and biographical and behavioural studies is of great importance.
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Carsten Q. Schneider · Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2024
A state-of-the-art comprehensive exposition of combining Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and case studies, this book facilitates the efficient use and independent learning of this form of SMMR (set-theoretic multi-method research) with the best available software. It will reduce the time and effort required when performing both QCA and case studies within the same research project. This is achieved by spelling out the conceptual principles and practices in SMMR, and by introducing a tailor-made R software package. With an applied and practical focus, this is an intuitive resource for implementing the most complete protocol of SMMR. Features include Learning Goals, Core Points, and Empirical Examples, as well as boxed examples of R codes and the R output it produces. There is also a glossary for key SMMR terms. Additional online material is available, comprising machine-readable datasets and R scripts for replication and independent learning.
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Daly, J., Emam, K. el, Miller, J. · Fraunhofer-Publica (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft) · 1997
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Amel Ahmed, Rudra Sil · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2009
Recent scholarship in political science attests to the rapid proliferation of approaches engaged in multi-method research (MMR), research that employs two or more methods selected from an array of qualitative, quantitative, and formal methods typically used in the social sciences. The general notion that different types of methods can be employed to advance or test a particular theory is not in itself new. Multi-method approaches have long been a feature of social science research, taken up usually out of necessity (e.g. Jick 1979). Where data conducive to one method was not available, scholars would turn to another in order to fill the gap.
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Huawei Zhong, Guang‐Rong Yan, Yi Lei · INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON Advances in Information Sciences and Service Sciences · 2012
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WU Ai-ya · 2014
The paper studied the research status of multi-layer state-space modeling method,and analysed its advantages and disadvantages.Furtherly,it developed the modeling method with could model and put forward the multi-layer intelligent state-space modeling method,which is able to effectively solve uncertainty of system information,especially coexistence of fuzziness and randomness.And it described specification of the model and its intelligent information processing scheme.Finally,it was used to analyse China's energy system and expound the solution method,and the simulation platform was developed to complete comparison experiment.An active result was got,which shows the method is simple and effective.
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Gamito, Ana Rita Ferreira · University of Lisbon Repository (University of Lisbon) · 2016
This study focuses on the relationship between fund managers and appraisers in the national sector, of real estate investment funds, with the aim of developing a theoretical framework of how the independence of the appraisers is perceived by both agents.Regarding the methodology, this study combines a qualitative interview survey with experts to understand which are the main concepts related to the appraisers independence and a quantitative survey based on a questionnaire distributed individually to several real estate fund managers and appraisers.We can conclude that the concept of appraiser independence does not have a simple definition and that the factors more mentioned in the definition are the pressure, the conflicts of interests, work ethic, and be qualified.The qualitative research brought great added value to this study allowing us to understand the factors that influence the appraisers' independence.The statistic results show that the five factors more correlated with the appraisers independence are client dimension, risk of disciplinary sanctions imposed by regulatory authorities or professional associations, access to the previous works of the same real estate, form of remuneration of the appraisals, and appraisers experience.Additionally, we also found that appraisers and other agents have the same perceptions about the importance of each factor to the appraisals' independence.Some limitations of this study are the lack of direct control over respondents while answering the questionnaire and the fact we have handled all factors the same way.
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Thad Dunning, Fernando Rosenblatt · Revista de ciencia política · 2016
?Que explica la cooperacion internacional entre burocratas expertos de distintos paises en vias de desarrollo? Este articulo explica la cooperacion internacional entre agencias inter-gubernamentales a partir de la necesidad que tienen los burocratas expertos de actualizarse profesionalmente cuando el estado deja de invertir en recursos humanos. Este argumento es testeado utilizando datos de participacion en proyectos internacionales en el area de Energia, Ciencia, y Tecnologia Nuclear para 69 paises en desarrollo entre los anos 1980 y 2008. Analisis de redes muestran que las agencias especializadas en temas nucleares aumentan el nivel de cooperacion internacional cuando disminuye el gasto publico en su pais y cuando sus socios internacionales tienen niveles de desarrollo similares (homofilia). La presente investigacion contribuye al estudio de la gobernanza global.
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Qinzhao Wang · 2017
Aiming at the formation problem of multi-robot formation, a phased multi-robot formation strategy is proposed. The formation strategy takes full account of the robot's pose information and formation cost constraints, and decomposes the formation problem into two stages: the formation point distribution and the motion control. An improved discrete differential evolution algorithm is used to allocate the appropriate formation point for the robot. The motion controller is constructed using the consistency theory and the potential field idea, so that the robot at any initial position can move to the formation point without safety. Simulation results show that the formation strategy can form an effective formation, reduce the resource consumption of the robot during the formation process and improve the formation efficiency.
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Zhan-ke Li, Jin-shuo CAO, Si-jie LUO · Lecture notes in electrical engineering · 2022
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Junhua Zhao, Qingzeng Song, Yongjiang Xue et al. · 2023
In order to improve the classification accuracy of test samples from different datasets in multi-domain image classification, this paper proposes a multi-domain sample classification method based on Baidu AI open platform image recognition and multi-model fusion. The classification task is divided into two steps: first, the domain to which the sample belongs is determined based on the predicted label and its probability output by the Baidu API, and then the deep learning model trained on that domain is used to predict the label of the sample. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified through extensive experiments on three public datasets: Cifar-10, Cifar100, and Mini-ImageNet. In addition, compared with existing algorithms, the proposed method shows significant improvements in classification performance.
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Slinger Jansen · IGI Global eBooks · 2011
Even though information systems is a maturing research area, information systems case study reports generally lack extensive method descriptions, validity defense, and are rarely conducted within a multicase research project. This reduces the ability to build theory in information systems research using case study reports. In this chapter we offer guidelines, examples, and improvements for multicase studies. If information system researchers stick to these guidelines, case study reports and papers will get published more often, improving the rapidly maturing research area of information systems. Request access from your librarian to read this chapter's full text.
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Slinger Jansen · IGI Global eBooks · 2009
Even though information systems is a maturing research area, information systems case study reports generally lack extensive method descriptions, validity defense, and are rarely conducted within a multicase research project. This reduces the ability to build theory in information systems research using case study reports. In this chapter we offer guidelines, examples, and improvements for multicase studies. If information system researchers stick to these guidelines, case study reports and papers will get published more often, improving the rapidly maturing research area of information systems.
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Deborah Blackman, Anneke Fitzgerald · Figshare · 2006
This paper analyses the use of a multi-method approach to research, focusing predominantly upon the need for increased criticality in management research. Reasons for new methodological approaches will be established and the consequent role of multi-method research and its place in an interactive process of research will be explored. Two examples are analysed to demonstrate how the use of multi-methods may add value and criticality to management research. The paper concludes that, whilst it can be time consuming, a multi-method approach needs to be considered more often if research is to continually challenge current thinking.
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Tao Liu, Yu Yan, Hongda Zhang et al. · 2024
As the number of electrical loads in multi-electric aircraft, the load characteristics and constraints become increasingly complex, making it difficult to achieve effective load management through a single management objective. Firstly, a typical multi-electric aircraft distribution network is analysed to determine the priority relationship of load management. And then, according to the load power demand and load characteristics, the load management objective is abstracted as a multi-objective mixed integer programming problem, and a multi-objective load system management method is designed. Finally, the multi-objective load system management method is implemented using the CPLEX OPL modelling language. The simulation results show that the method can effectively achieve load management, meet the pre-defined requirements of multiple objectives and improve the economy of load management.
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Bolin Gao, Kaiyuan Zheng, Fan Zhang et al. · Smart and Resilient Transport · 2022
Purpose Intelligent and connected vehicle technology is in the ascendant. High-level autonomous driving places more stringent requirements on the accuracy and reliability of environmental perception. Existing research works on multitarget tracking based on multisensor fusion mostly focuses on the vehicle perspective, but limited by the principal defects of the vehicle sensor platform, it is difficult to comprehensively and accurately describe the surrounding environment information. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, a multitarget tracking method based on roadside multisensor fusion is proposed, including a multisensor fusion method based on measurement noise adaptive Kalman filtering, a global nearest neighbor data association method based on adaptive tracking gate, and a Track life cycle management method based on M/N logic rules. Findings Compared with fixed-size tracking gates, the adaptive tracking gates proposed in this paper can comprehensively improve the data association performance in the multitarget tracking process. Compared with single sensor measurement, the proposed method improves the position estimation accuracy by 13.5% and the velocity estimation accuracy by 22.2%. Compared with the control method, the proposed method improves the position estimation accuracy by 23.8% and the velocity estimation accuracy by 8.9%. Originality/value A multisensor fusion method with adaptive Kalman filtering of measurement noise is proposed to realize the adaptive adjustment of measurement noise. A global nearest neighbor data association method based on adaptive tracking gate is proposed to realize the adaptive adjustment of the tracking gate.
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Jin Chen · 2023
Based on the advantages and disadvantages of the UHF method and ultrasonic method in partial discharge(PD) online detection and location technology for Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), this study proposes a local discharge location method using a combined acousto-electric approach. An optical fiber EFPI sensor is employed for the ultrasonic sensor to enhance detection sensitivity. Experimental research was conducted by introducing simulated defects into a section of GIS busbar. The results indicate that this method simultaneously detects the ultrahigh-frequency and ultrasonic signals of PD, compares and verifies the two signals, accurately locates insulation defects, improves the efficiency of high-voltage electrical equipment maintenance, and ensures the secure operation of the power grid.
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Donghua Yang, Ming Yang · 2023
In recent years, the rapid development of national economy leads to the severe expansion of power consumption and the scale of power grids, coupled with the continuous reduction of non-renewable energy such as fossil energy, etc., people have high expectations for the efficient use of clean energy. In order to cope with the shortcomings of large power grids that are likely to spread to the whole network once a failure occurs due to the strong integrity of the large power grid, and the efficient use of new energy, multi-micro grid distributed power generation has occurred to our mind. Currently, there are two mainstream control strategies for microgrids, one is centralized algorithm and the other is distributed algorithm. The two algorithms have their own advantages and disadvantages. However, with the continuous development and expansion of the power grid, the centralized algorithm is increasingly burdened by the system, and gradually becomes inefficient and slow in response and process. Aiming at the multi-microgrid distributed system in the grid-connected operation state, this paper proposes optimization goals by constructing mathematical models for each part of the microgrid and the main grid. Finally, a case analysis is carried out based on the IEEE33 node model, and the calculation of the application of the alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) is discussed. Analyzes the feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of the ADMM algorithm in the distributed optimization operation of multi-microgrid, the results show that the ADMM algorithm has a well feasibility in the distributed optimization operation of multi- microgrid.
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Grillini, Giulia, Lonardi, Serena, Volo, Serena · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2025
The file contains the presentation held at the12th Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management (AHTMM) conference at the University of the Algarve, 30 June-4 July 2025. This study was funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU, in the framework of the iNEST - Interconnected Nord-Est Innovation Ecosystem (PNRR M4C2I1.5, iNEST ECS00000043 – CUP H43C22000540006). The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, nor can the European Union be held responsible for them. The questionnaire was developed as part of the activities carried out by Spoke 6, Research Topic 4 (New Narratives and Communication Strategies), Task S3_4.2 (Ideazione, progettazione e creazione di nuove strategie di comunicazione per le destinazioni)
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