Speech Recognition for Illiterate Access to Information and Technology

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madelaine Plauche ◽  
Udhyakumar Nallasamy ◽  
Joyojeet Pal ◽  
Chuck Wooters ◽  
Divya Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Speech Recognition ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Information And Technology

scholarly journals MASA DEPAN PENGEMBANGAN USAHA KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UKM): PERSPEKTIF JARINGAN PERUSAHAAN DAN KEBIJAKAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-211
Author(s):  
Mumuh Muksin
Keyword(s):  
Public Assistance ◽  
Cooperative Networks ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Information And Technology

We review policies that support SMEs in various fields. Our review shows that opinions suggesting that subsidizing SME activities (different from some company activities regardless of size) is not economically justified. Nonetheless, it is widely recognized that SMEs suffer relative losses to large companies, especially in the area of ​​access to information and technology. We then study the possibilities offered by the network in helping SMEs deal with the losses they experience. Our research shows that there are benefits to companies from participating in networks. Furthermore, because networks can help companies overcome some of their innate losses, they can become independent of public assistance and be better able to compete with larger companies once initial impetus is given for the establishment of cooperative networks that can enable companies to compete more effectively.

Measuring Access to Information and Technology: Environmental Factors Affecting Persons With Neurologic Disorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 97 (8) ◽  
pp. 1284-1294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Hahn ◽  
Sofia F. Garcia ◽  
Jin-Shei Lai ◽  
Ana Miskovic ◽  
Sara Jerousek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Neurologic Disorders ◽  
Information And Technology

Selecting the Optimal FM System for Children With Cochlear Implants

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Erin C. Schafer
Keyword(s):  
Speech Recognition ◽  
Cochlear Implants ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Background Noise ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Signal To Noise ◽  
Speech Processor ◽  
System Input ◽  
Optimal Type

Children who use cochlear implants experience significant difficulty hearing speech in the presence of background noise, such as in the classroom. To address these difficulties, audiologists often recommend frequency-modulated (FM) systems for children with cochlear implants. The purpose of this article is to examine current empirical research in the area of FM systems and cochlear implants. Discussion topics will include selecting the optimal type of FM receiver, benefits of binaural FM-system input, importance of DAI receiver-gain settings, and effects of speech-processor programming on speech recognition. FM systems significantly improve the signal-to-noise ratio at the child's ear through the use of three types of FM receivers: mounted speakers, desktop speakers, or direct-audio input (DAI). This discussion will aid audiologists in making evidence-based recommendations for children using cochlear implants and FM systems.

Searching Online for Methods of Suicide

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Christian Ulrich Eriksen ◽  
Flemming Konradsen ◽  
Thilde Vildekilde
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Online Content ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Methods Of Suicide

Abstract. Background: Information on methods of suicide is available online, and access to information on methods of suicide appears to contribute to a small but significant proportion of suicides. There is limited documentation of how methods of suicide are being profiled, as well as what content exists in other languages than English. Aim: We aimed to analyze and compare how methods of suicide are profiled on Danish and English-language websites. Method: We applied a categorization and content analysis of websites describing methods of suicide. Sites were retrieved by applying widely used Danish and English-language search terms. Results: A total of 136 English-language websites and 106 Danish-language websites were included for analysis. Websites were more often categorized as prevention or support sites, academic or policy sites, and against suicide sites than dedicated suicide sites (i.e., pro-suicide sites), or information sites. However, information on methods of suicide was available, and 20.1% and 8.9% of the English and Danish-language sites, respectively, suggested that a particular method of suicide was quick, easy, painless, or certain to result in death. Limitations: Only one author coded and analyzed all websites. A further operationalization of the content analysis checklist is warranted to increase reliability. Conclusion: The websites primarily had a prevention or anti-suicide focus, but information on methods of suicide was available, requiring an increased focus on how to diminish the negative effects of harmful online content.

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