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Haselkorn, Mark P. "From Online Documentation to Intuitive Interfaces: Technical Communicators Join the Design Team." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 19, no. 4 (1989): 357–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/0kfn-hp46-eyx3-8vcu.

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As user advocate, usability tester, screen designer, and online documentation specialist, the technical communicator is now playing a role in all phases of product development, from initial design to final support. How has this expanded role come about? What kinds of decisions is the technical communicator responsible for? How must the technical communicator interact with other team members, especially in the exciting, interdisciplinary area of “external design”? This article examines the rapidly growing role for technical communicators in the computer industry as members of the external design team.

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Lundgren, Larae D. "The Technical Communicator's Role in Bridging the Gap between Arab and American Business Environments." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 28, no. 4 (1998): 335–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/u8ah-mqwd-f9l7-qafa.

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Communication between the West and the Middle East has at times been tenuous, disjointed, and ineffective. Due to the ever-increasing global market, it has become essential that American technical communicators cross these geographic, cultural, and language barriers to bridge this historical communication gap. Business with Saudi Arabia particularly has prompted American technical communicators to delve into all cultural and language dynamics of an Arab audience. In essence, the technical communicator must comprehend the impact of Islamic doctrine on the Arab business person; identify the philosophical, religious, historical, and social dynamics of the English/Arab communication process; recognize the fundamental differences between the English language and the Arabic language; and, after assessing the Arab audience and language level, implement the most effective communication strategies for effective communication with a high-context society such as Saudi Arabia.

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Reynolds, Alison. "Technical communication or information design." Information Design Journal 11, no. 2-3 (2003): 185–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/idj.11.2.10rey.

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The impact of technological and scientific innovations combined with consumer demands for clear, usable product information have changed the core competencies that technical communicators now need. In short, the job title, ‘technical communicator’ does not reflect what contemporary practitioners do. Despite the debate over the various meanings and ‘ownership’ of information design, the title, ‘information designer,’ appears to be the ‘best fit’ to describe the new profile of technical communicators. A study of contemporary New Zealand technical communicators reveals a shift similar to that of practitioners in the United States to redefine their roles as information designers.

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Brumberger, Eva, and Claire Lauer. "A Day in the Life: Personas of Professional Communicators at Work." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 50, no. 3 (2019): 308–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0047281619868723.

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This article uses personas to illustrate the range of technical communication knowledge work developed through its practitioners—to articulate the functions, characteristics, traits, skills, and workplace styles of positions someone in the field might pursue. Recent research has provided valuable data about the expanding and evolving skill sets of the technical/professional communicator. We build on that by triangulating the data from an analysis of job postings, a survey of technical communicators, and interviews and embedded observations of practitioners to develop personas of technical/professional communicators on the job. The personas can help students, programs, and practitioners understand and navigate the many types of roles that are available in the field.

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Fisher, J. "Improving the usability of information systems: the role of the technical communicator." European Journal of Information Systems 8, no. 4 (1999): 294–303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000338.

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Fisher, J. "Defining the role of a technical communicator in the development of information systems." IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication 41, no. 3 (1998): 186–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/47.712354.

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Battalio, John T. "Extensible Markup Language: How Might it Alter the Software Documentation Process and the Role of the Technical Communicator?" Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 32, no. 3 (2002): 209–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/bdf0-uccp-y5m5-bblb.

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This article describes the influence that Extensible Markup Language (XML) will have on the software documentation process and subsequently on the curricula of advanced undergraduate and master's programs in technical communication. XML, an evolving set of standards for storing and displaying information, uses nine components that make up the XML development process. Grouped into content, formatting, and language specifications, these components enhance organizations' ability to manage information more efficiently and accurately. As the XML development process is adopted, the software documentation process will evolve from a self-contained procedure into a more flexible, interactive process in which software documenters must work closely with a wide range of specialists. The changes that XML will have on the software documentation process will likewise have implications for programs in technical communication in the need to address new kinds of job descriptions, skill sets, and career paths of future technical communicators. The article recommends adaptations to existing courses, as well as new elective and required courses.

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Treadwell, D. F. "Commentary: A New Role for Technical Communication." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 18, no. 3 (1988): 263–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/44p5-1p1f-0agd-83a3.

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Increasing public involvement in science and technology suggests a new role for technical communication in which conventional skills of adapting technical content to audience needs may be replaced by skills that facilitate audiences' own information search activities. This article outlines the reasons for the emergence of this new role, and some of the practical implications.

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Northrop, Mary Jane. "The role of indexing in technical communication." ACM SIGDOC Asterisk Journal of Computer Documentation 14, no. 4 (1990): 37–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/97435.97989.

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Skelton, T. M. "Designing communication systems for decentralized organizations: a new role for technical communicators." IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication 33, no. 2 (1990): 83–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/47.56372.

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Rice-Bailey, Tammy. "The Role and Value of Technical Communicators: Technical Communicators and Subject Matter Experts Weigh In." Technical Communication Quarterly 25, no. 4 (2016): 230–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10572252.2016.1221140.

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Rainey, Kenneth T. "Technical Editing at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 18, no. 2 (1988): 175–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/flrk-w73p-feej-xxdl.

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Focusing on the crucial role of technical editors and communication managers, the article describes technical editing in environmental and energy research at The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, Tennessee). The author examines the kinds of documents prepared, the audiences for whom the documents are intended, and the editing process employed by the Technical Publications Department. The author concludes that communication plays a vital role in complex research and technology and that communicators at The Oak Ridge National Laboratory occupy a central place in the efficient operation of this complex, multipurpose research facility.

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Nguyen, Laura, Kim Tardioli, Matthew Roberts, and James Watterson. "Development and incorporation of hybrid simulation OSCE into in-training examinations to assess multiple CanMEDS competencies in urologic trainees." Canadian Urological Association Journal 9, no. 1-2 (2015): 32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.2366.

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Introduction: As residency training requirements increasingly emphasize a competency-based approach, novel tools to directly evaluate Canadian Medical Education Directives for Specialists (CanMEDS) competencies must be developed. Incorporating simulation allows residents to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a safe, standardized environment. We describe a novel hybrid simulation station for use in a urology resident in-training Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) to assess multiple CanMEDS competencies.Methods: An OSCE station was developed to assess Communicator, Health Advocate, Manager, and Medical Expert (including technical skills) CanMEDS roles. Residents interviewed a standardized patient, interacted with a nurse, performed flexible cystoscopy and attempted stent removal using a novel bladder/stent model. Communication was assessed using the Calgary-Cambridge Observational Guide, knowledge was assessed using a checklist, and technical skills were assessed using a previously validated global rating scale. Video debriefing allowed residents to review their performance. Face and discriminative validity were assessed, and feasibility was determined through qualitative post-examination interviews and cost analysis.Results: All 9 residents (postgraduate years [PGY] 3, 4, 5) completed the OSCE in 15 minutes. Communicator and knowledge scores were similar among all PGYs. Scores in technical skills were higher in PGY-5 compared with PGY-3/4 reside nts (mean score 79% vs. 73%). Residents and exam personnel felt the OSCE station allowed for realistic demonstration of competencies. Equipment cost was $218 for the exam station.Conclusions: We developed and implemented a hybrid simulation- based OSCE station to assess multiple CanMEDS roles. This approach was feasible and cost-effective; it also provided a framework for future development of similar OSCE stations to assess resident competencies across multiple domains.

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Marchwinski, T., and K. Mandziuk. "The technical communicator's role in initiating cross-functional teams." IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication 43, no. 1 (2000): 67–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/47.826417.

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Harrison, Teresa M., and Mary Beth Debs. "Conceptualizing the Organizational Role of Technical Communicators: A Systems Approach." Iowa State Journal of Business and Technical Communication 2, no. 2 (1988): 5–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/105065198800200201.

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Grabill, Jeffrey T., and W. Michele Simmons. "Toward a critical rhetoric of risk communication: Producing citizens and the role of technical communicators." Technical Communication Quarterly 7, no. 4 (1998): 415–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10572259809364640.

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Gruschko, Svitlana. "THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL APPROACH IN THE TRANSLATION OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL LITERATURE (Ukrainian — German discourse)." Naukovy Visnyk of South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky: Linguistic Sciences 26, no. 27 (2019): 68–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.24195/2616-5317-2018-27-8.

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The article investigates the role of communicative-functional approach in the translation of scientific and technical literature, when the translation itself is seen as a tool to accomplish purposeful activity of communicators, representatives of different interlingual groups. In practical terms, the difficulties of translating scientific and technical texts are due to the peculiarities of scientific style, insufficient understanding of the terminology of a particular field of knowledge, which complicates the choice of adequate translation solutions. In this context, an important role is played by the translation strategy, where the communicativefunctional approach dominates. The translation is implicitly included in the communication structure between the author and the recipient. The relevance of the article is determined by the necessity of studying the problems of scientific and technical literature translation, taking into account the current realities of interlanguage information exchange. Key words: communicative-functional approach, interlingual communication, translation, structure

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KOVIERIENE, Ala. "The Link Between Technical Knowledge of the Youth and Their Technical Abilities: The Role of Gender." Informatics in Education 9, no. 1 (2010): 81–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.15388/infedu.2010.05.

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Thompson, Isabelle. "Sex Differences in Technical Communication: A Perspective from Social Role Theory." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 34, no. 3 (2004): 217–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/px6l-n9c7-0eag-ya2x.

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Latham, Don. "The Role of Technical and Professional Communication in the LIS Curriculum." Journal of Education for Library and Information Science 43, no. 2 (2002): 155. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/40323976.

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Tommasi, Elisabetta. "Italian science in space: technical attempts at communicating." Journal of Science Communication 02, no. 02 (2003): A01. http://dx.doi.org/10.22323/2.02020201.

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This study analyses the image of Italian space activities given by national dailies in the period from February 2001 to July 2002, in order to understand Italians' view of "Italy in space". It also considers the role that space scientific research can play in the communication strategies of Italian space activities in the upcoming years and the possible ways to improve its image through mass media.

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Flammia, M. "Preparing Technical Communication Students to Play a Role on the Translation Team." IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication 48, no. 4 (2005): 401–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tpc.2005.859724.

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Wagner, Timm F., Christian V. Baccarella, and Kai-Ingo Voigt. "Communicating technological innovations." European Journal of Innovation Management 20, no. 3 (2017): 392–405. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ejim-08-2016-0078.

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Purpose Consumers’ perceptions of new technologies are vital for the adoption of innovations. However, due to the complexity of technological innovations and associated consumer concerns, marketing communications play a crucial role in shaping attitudes. In this context, the level of technical complexity presented in advertisements can be a critical determinant of communication effectiveness. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach By conducting an experiment in the context of plug-in hybrid electric cars, this study examines the impact of technical complexity on communication effectiveness. The authors also include consumers’ product involvement as a potential moderator of this relationship. Findings This paper reveals that individuals with low product involvement respond more favourably to technically simple ads. However, medium-involved consumers show the best responses towards ads with a high level of technical complexity. Interestingly, the authors could not find significant attitude differences for high-involvement individuals in terms of the level of technical complexity. Practical implications The results support the notion that the advice “keep it short and simple” is not always appropriate. In particular, when marketers want to communicate technological innovations, a more complex presentation can provoke positive reactions, when the audience has at least a medium level of product involvement. Originality/value There is little evidence concerning how technical complexity within marketing communications affects consumer attitudes. This study significantly contributes to the understanding of how advertisements of technological innovations are perceived by consumers.

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Hulin, Charles L. "The Role of Communications in Group Operations of Automated Systems." Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting 33, no. 13 (1989): 775–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193128903301301.

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This symposium develops a framework for the study and interpretation of communication and automation effects in the operation of complex social-technical systems. Three empirical studies are reported that investigate these sources of variance in group performance on partially automated systems. Both the conceptual framework and the results of the three studies suggest a need to expand our conceptualization of operator/system interfaces to acknowledge that many such interfaces are more properly viewed as group/system interfaces. This expanded framework includes group variables including group heterogeneity, group structure and communication patterns, and both formal and informal leadership variables in addition to more commonly studied automation and technical system factors.

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Morena, Nina, Nicholas Zelt, Diana Nguyen, Carrie A. Rentschler, Devon Greyson, and Ari N. Meguerditchian. "Can online patient reviews be used to assess oncologist competency? RateMD as a cancer care evaluation tool." Journal of Clinical Oncology 39, no. 15_suppl (2021): e18656-e18656. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e18656.

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e18656 Background: Medical oncology (MEDONC) requires a combination of skills in collaboration, communication, and professionalism, ultimately delivering technical and clinical knowledge in practice. Standard assessment tools (e.g. written examination, OSCE) are not effective in evaluating competencies beyond technical skills and fail to define the cancer care experience holistically. This explorative, descriptive study aims to identify the potential of unstructured, unsolicited, open access online patient reviews (OPRs) as a tool to assess physician competency. Methods: University-affiliated MEDONCs in Ontario (Canada) were selected. All OPRs were identified on RateMD using every name permutation; physician names and institutional affiliations were removed from comments. A descriptive analysis of the cohort was completed. The CanMEDS Framework, defining physician standards, was used with its hierarchy of roles, concepts, and competencies. Two reviewers, a communication studies researcher and a healthcare professional, independently assessed comments and identified common themes. Competency-level assessments were evaluated using kappa with linear weights. Results: 473 OPRs were identified for 49 MEDONCs (71% male, 29% female). Of these, 23% were written by care providers. Competencies defining roles of Medical Expert, Communicator, and Professional were most prevalent (64%, 38%, and 27% respectively). Agreement levels were high in all roles (wK = 0.71 - 1.00). Themes identified were similar in positive and negative evaluations. Most commonly discussed positive themes were knowledge translation and compassionate interpersonal skills. Most common negative themes centered on lack of humility, compassion, and communication skills. 38% of comments were marked helpful, indicating engagement with other OPRs as a key characteristic of rating tools. In addition to the physician in question, 21% of OPRs reported on healthcare delivery by staff. Conclusions: OPRs emphasize experiential competencies related to interpersonal skills and suggest an alternative format to evaluating such aspects of MEDONC competencies.[Table: see text]

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Henson, Leigh. "Why and How to Advance Technical Copywriting." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 26, no. 2 (1996): 193–209. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/hgpj-u2de-25cx-16bh.

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Promotional writing for industrial and high-tech products, or technical copywriting, is gaining more and more attention in the profession of technical communication. In contrast, higher education has largely neglected to prepare students for this major form of written communication. One reason for this neglect may be that some academics do not well understand the role and importance of technical copywriting. Another reason may be the stigma of unethical writing associated with copywriting for consumer products. This article testifies to the significance of technical copywriting and suggests that dialogical audience analysis and an emphasis on the rational appeal will contribute to ethical writing performance. Also, resources are cited of common interest to instructors, beginning practitioners, and researchers. Last, these groups receive recommendations appropriate for their individual activities.

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Van Emon, J. M., and C. L. Gerlach. "Expanding the role of environmental immunoassays: technical capabilities, regulatory issues, and communication vehicles." Analytica Chimica Acta 376, no. 1 (1998): 55–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0003-2670(98)00432-2.

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Fisher, J. "The value of the technical communicator's role in the development of information systems." IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication 42, no. 3 (1999): 145–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/47.784566.

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Allen, Jo. "The role(s) of assessment in technical communication: A review of the literature." Technical Communication Quarterly 2, no. 4 (1993): 365–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10572259309364548.

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McDowell, Earl E. "Scientific and Technical Communicators' Perceptions of the Performance Appraisal Interview." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 25, no. 1 (1995): 101–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/mjke-e8yq-6u6l-xarv.

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This study surveys scientific and technical communicators to determine their perceptions of their role as interviewees in the performance appraisal interview. The results reveal that interviewees think the appraisal process is unreliable and invalid, that managers do not stimulate growth and development in the appraisal interview, and that subordinates have little influence concerning what goes on in the department. Other results are discussed in the article.

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Tamam, Badrut. "Strategi Humas dalam Internalisasi Lima Nilai Budaya Kerja Kementerian Agama di PTKI Kalimantan Timur." JIEMAN: Journal of Islamic Educational Management 1, no. 3 (2020): 210–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.35719/jieman.v1i3.31.

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Lembaga pendidikan melalui hubungan masyarakat memiliki tanggung-jawab secara moral untuk konsisten memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat tentang informasi yang berkaitan dengan perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasinya. Melalui humas, lembaga pendidikan memperoleh pelayanan berupa corong publikasi untuk memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat baik internal maupun eksternal. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi Humas dalam internalisasi lima nilai budaya kerja Kementerian Agama di Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Kalimantan Timur. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif. Data diperoleh dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian mengung-kapkan Humas PTKI di Kalimantan Timur, dalam membangun strategi humas guna menginternalisasikan lima nilai budaya kerja yaitu dengan memperhatikan aspek peranan dan tugas humas yakni, expert preciber, Problem solving facilitator, communicator facilitator, technican communication. Peranan humas sebagaimana tertuang dalam teori yang dikemukakan Criss Skinner tersebut menjadi formulasi bagi praktisi humas dalam membangun strategi dan internalisasi lima nilai budaya kerja yaitu integritas, profesionalitas, inovasi, tanggungjawab dan keteladanan secara inklusif. Kata kunci: Humas, PTKI, lima budaya kerja, Kementerian Agama Educational institution through public relations (PR) has a moral responsibility to consistently meet society's needs on the information relating to its planning, execution and evaluation. Through public relations, educational institution receives services in the form of public publicity to meet both internal and external needs. The research aimed to find out how a PR strategy in the internalization of the five cultural values works of the Ministry of Religious Affairs at East Kalimantan Religious College. This type of research was qualitative. Data obtained through observation techniques, interviews, and documentations. The research suggests that PTKI's public-relations in East Kalimantan, in building a PR strategy for internalizing the five cultural values of the working culture, expert preciber, the interest-facilitator problem, communicator/com-municator, technically communication techniques. The role of public relations as brought about by the criss skinner theory has become a formulation for public-relations practitioners in building a strategy and the internalization of the five cultural values of integrity, professionality, innovation, responsibility and individuality.

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Kovačič Čelofiga, Anita, and Mario Plenković. "Role and status of communication experts in the police." Informatologia 53, no. 1-2 (2020): 37–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.32914/i.53.1-2.4.

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Police work is constantly at the forefront of media coverage and public interest – there are only few State Institutions that are subject to as much media and public attention as the police. Public relations, therefore, shape its image importantly, and, at the same time, differ from the public relations in public administration and the private sector due to its specific nature. The article discusses the work of Slovenian police communication experts, their position and status, as well as their position in comparison with their foreign colleagues, and communicators in the public and private sectors. We examined the content and systemic limitations of Slovenian police communication experts and found that they are faced with lack of media experience, appropriate education and knowledge of contemporary skills. Key reasons for this situation are several: An inadequate staffing policy, organisation, implementation of public relations and lack of employee training. These limitations are also the main factors why police communication experts devote most of their time to the technical level of public relations, even if, for higher quality and modern public relations, they should act more often in a strategic role.

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Seregina, Tatiana, Svetlana Zubanova, Viktor Druzhinin, and Guzalia Shagivaleeva. "The Role of Language in Intercultural Communication." Space and Culture, India 7, no. 3 (2019): 243–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.20896/saci.v7i3.524.

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Intercultural dialogue as a critical component of modern society should contribute to the self-identification of a person in the cultural space. This research aims to demonstrate the importance of multiculturalism— learning a second language in the Russian system of higher education. To accomplish the research objectives, 78 students were recruited at Tula State University, 158 students at Kuban State University and 152 technical students at Moscow Aviation Institute. Analysing and comparing experiments on learning a second language, the findings determine the effective methods and forms of teaching. In doing so, the research foregrounds some forms of effective teaching and indicates the ways to achieve them. In other words, the findings made it possible to identify the effective strategies for teaching a foreign language both in local and global level.

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Leichty, Greg, and Jeff Springston. "Elaborating Public Relations Roles." Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly 73, no. 2 (1996): 467–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/107769909607300215.

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This study investigated the structure of public relations roles. Broom and Smith's role questionnaire was factor analyzed in conjunction with items used in studies of organizational boundary spanning. Eight activity factors were extracted in the analysis. Four primary practitioner roles and one minor role were subsequently identified in a cluster analysis. The clusters refined and elaborated previous PR roles concepts in important ways. Two practitioner types give high priority to technical activities even though they also scored high on managerial and boundary spanning activities. A validation analysis showed that the practitioner groups could be differentiated on relevant criterion variables.

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Mahaffy, Peter, Anthony Ashmore, Bob Bucat, Choon Do, and Megan Rosborough. "Chemists and "the public": IUPAC's role in achieving mutual understanding (IUPAC Technical Report)." Pure and Applied Chemistry 80, no. 1 (2008): 161–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1351/pac200880010161.

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This report informs IUPAC's efforts to enhance the public understanding of and appreciation for chemistry by evaluating IUPAC's mandate, strengths, and weaknesses, and providing insights from a substantial review of the relevant science communication literature. It summarizes the recommendations of an IUPAC project whose overall goal is to provide a framework that will bring the same level of intellectual rigor to IUPAC's science communication activities as to its scientific activities. This implies that careful attention must be paid to the terminology used to describe these activities, to clear articulation of goals and motives for public understanding of chemistry initiatives, and to inclusion of rigorous evaluations of outcomes from the outset in the design of projects on the public understanding of chemistry. Informed by our analysis of best practices for science communication, this report provides the following conclusions and recommendations: 1. IUPAC has an important role to play in enhancing public understanding of chemistry. 2. Public understanding of chemistry activities aimed at supporting teachers and students within the formal school system are more effective than those aimed at the general public. 3. IUPAC's primary targeted public should be IUPAC chemists and educators, and IUPAC's most important role is to help them understand and work with a variety of other publics. 4. It is proposed that IUPAC's niche be to focus on activities that indirectly enhance public understanding, such as: (a) Helping scientists identify and understand their publics. (b) Influencing international organizations. (c) Supporting science education systems, particularly in countries in transition. (d) Supporting scientists and educators by communicating relevant findings from IUPAC projects, conferences, and activities at an appropriate level. (e) Supporting national chemical societies and other organizations. 5. Recommendations are presented for steps to be undertaken by IUPAC to implement these recommendations and to develop a clearer strategy for public understanding of chemistry initiatives and activities.

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Koltay, Tibor. "The Role of Abstracting in “Professional Documentation,” a Technical Writing Class for Hungarian Students of English Translation." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 27, no. 3 (1997): 277–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/v6uq-h6hn-7ayc-9vp8.

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In “Professional Documentation,” a class designed to make Hungarian students of English translation familiar with written genres, that are not translation, abstracting plays an important role. Students get theoretical background to abstracting in a lecture and by analyzing the appropriate chapters of technical writing textbooks. The structure and objectivity of the abstract, the features of its informative variant receive special attention. Practical student activities include analyzing and writing abstracts in different settings. Many of the methods applied can be used in the education of translators in other languages and in technical writing classes in other countries.

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Oktavia, Wahyuni, and Safrihady Safrihady. "TEACHER ROLE IN FORMATION POLITENESS OF STUDENT LEARNING PROCESS." JETL (Journal Of Education, Teaching and Learning) 1, no. 2 (2016): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.26737/jetl.v1i2.46.

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Language as a communication tool has an important role in human interaction. Language can be used to convey ideas, ideas, feelings, desires, and so forth to others. To be able to communicate well certainly should be able to adjust the language used. One of the main functions of communication is to maintain the continuity of the relationship between the narrator and hearer. Language is an important pillar in the formation of character, in addition to religious education and moral education. In education, teachers must have pedagogical, professional, personal, and social. Teachers who have a good competence speech acts certainly have a good and well mannered to students. In the learning process, teachers and students communicate in give and receive course materials. The learning process is certainly not only provides knowledge alone, but give the values of character to students. In this case, the teacher must have a principle that must be controlled properly, correctly and precisely. Thus, teachers are expected to master the communication and understanding the principles of politeness in speaking well and correctly. The goal is a description of a form of politeness in the learning process. This research is a descriptive study which seeks to describe a form of politeness in the learning process. Data collection method used is the method refer to the data collection techniques are 1) recording technique using a tape recorder, and 2) technical note on the data card. Furthermore, methods of data analysis using pragmatic frontier.

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Komochkina, E. A., and T. V. Selezneva. "Long Live Technical Translation: Technical Translation in English Language Learning." Vysshee Obrazovanie v Rossii = Higher Education in Russia 28, no. 6 (2019): 107–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.31992/0869-3617-2019-28-6-107-114.

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The article highlights the urgent need for a new approach to teaching ESP (English for professional purposes) to Master’s applicants specializing in Physics and Mathematics. Therefore, a comparative analysis of textbooks and methods has been carried out to draw a parallel between traditional and innovative approaches to teaching foreign languages in technical tertiary institutions. The analysis has revealed the insufficiency of comprehensive ESP methodologies particularly in terms of teaching would-be mathematicians and physicists considering the science-students’ mindset. The latter should be primarily taken into account to ensure that the selection and submission of educational materials are tailored to the needs of science modes of thinking, namely, coherent and cohesive presentation of a project and its results and arguments; unified forms of presented achievements; academic command of style; concise and laconic content; universal “schemes” of presenting results. Within this context the role of extracurricular autonomous studies has been reconsidered and re-evaluated as far as language learning skills and competences are concerned. Particularly, benefits and drawbacks of individual work with an academic article have been examined as well as the current online availability of material and the extent of teacher’s involvement. The article stresses the need of transforming the conventional teaching models of technical translation and science-literature reading into a new form of seminar-workshop consultation. Its distinctive features and key principles would include its correlation with physical and mathematical disciplines, the use of specific formulaic expressions. The conclusion advances an idea based on some theoretical evidence of close integration between English and science departments to provide a Master’s applicant with relevant skills and competencies for professional communication in English.

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Ancillotti, Emilio, Raffaele Bruno, and Marco Conti. "The role of communication systems in smart grids: Architectures, technical solutions and research challenges." Computer Communications 36, no. 17-18 (2013): 1665–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.comcom.2013.09.004.

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Xiang, Junlian, Norm Archer, and Brian Detlor. "Business process redesign project success: the role of socio-technical theory." Business Process Management Journal 20, no. 5 (2014): 773–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bpmj-10-2012-0112.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to seek to advance business process redesign (BPR) project research through the generation and testing of a new research model that utilizes formative constructs to model complex BPR project implementation issues. Instead of looking at management principles, the paper examines the activities of improving business processes from the project perspective. Design/methodology/approach – A survey of 145 managers and executives from medium and large-sized USA and Canadian companies was used to validate the model. Findings – The model, based on socio-technical theory, includes three implementation components (change management, process redesign, and information and communication technology infrastructure improvement), and links the effects of these components to BPR project outcomes. The empirical findings indicated that all three implementation components had a significant impact on BPR project success, with change management having the greatest effect. Interestingly, the results also showed that productivity improvement was no longer the main focus of companies carrying out BPR projects; instead, improvement in operational and organizational quality was more important. Research limitations/implications – The main limitation of this study is its generalizability with respect to company size and organizational culture. The sample in this study was drawn from medium- and large-sized companies in Canada and the USA, but small-sized organizations were excluded from this study due to their distinct features (e.g. superior flexibility or ability to reorient themselves quickly). Also, this study controlled the variable of organizational culture by limiting respondents to Canada and US companies. It would be very interesting to investigate BPR project implementations in other countries where the organizational working culture may be different. Practical implications – Based on the findings of this study, BPR practitioners can refer to the three BPR project implementation components and then prioritize and sequence the tasks in a BPR project to achieve their preset BPR goals. Originality/value – This is the first study which utilizes formative constructs to validate the important BPR project components.

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Keane, Drew Nathaniel. "An Examination of the Book of Common Prayer as Technical Writing for an Oral–Aural Culture." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 50, no. 1 (2018): 3–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0047281618799103.

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This article addresses limitations in the scholarship on the Edwardian editions of the Book of Common Prayer (1549 and 1552) and contributes to the growing body of research on early modern technical communication by approaching the Prayer Book as technical writing for a primarily oral–aural culture. I examine three sample texts from the Prayer Book to showcase their oral qualities and how these oral qualities contribute to the utility of the book. This examination shows that the Prayer Book played a role in the development of technical writing in the early modern period and that its oral features contribute to the success of its technical aims.

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Bowdon, Melody. "Technical Communication and the Role of the Public Intellectual: A Community HIV-Prevention Case Study." Technical Communication Quarterly 13, no. 3 (2004): 325–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/s15427625tcq1303_6.

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Seabloom-Dunne, John L. "Wicked, Incomplete, and Uncertain: User Support in the Wild and the Role of Technical Communication." Technical Communication Quarterly 29, no. 2 (2019): 213–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10572252.2019.1689091.

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Vishkaie, Rojin S., and Richard M. Levy. "Design Review Process." International Journal of E-Planning Research 3, no. 4 (2014): 23–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijepr.2014100102.

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Urban planners play an important role, communicate plans with developers on behalf of the city and its inhabitants. They also function as shepherds for a developer's development application, communicating with civic technicians, who ensure adherence to bylaws, civic committees, and the public. As a communication proxy between all these different stakeholders, urban planners often find themselves at the center of miscommunications, often due to assumptions and discussions made over paper-based sketches. This study employs interviews and observations with twelve urban planners from a major Canadian city to investigate the communication challenges around technical activities of the design review process, also to explore tools and technologies that are used within the design review process. Thus, the goal of this study is to arrive at a set of design recommendations to create a mobile, interactive communication medium that can potentially support the participatory communication and technical activities of the design review process.

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Dubinsky, James M., and Kristen Getchell. "The Disappearance of Business Communication From Professional Communication Programs in English Departments." Journal of Business and Technical Communication 35, no. 4 (2021): 433–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10506519211021466.

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Since 1985, the field of professional communication has grown in size and reputation while maintaining a space within its primary disciplinary home of the English department. This article relies on historical evidence to examine how a field that was once evenly divided between business communication and technical communication is now technical communication-centric, almost to the exclusion of business communication. The authors pose questions about the field of professional communication and how faculty who consider business communication to be their primary discipline (regardless of their disciplinary home) might play a role in future discussions related to disciplinarity and domains of knowledge.

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Haney, Julie M., and Wayne G. Lutters. "Cybersecurity advocates: discovering the characteristics and skills of an emergent role." Information & Computer Security 29, no. 3 (2021): 485–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ics-08-2020-0131.

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Purpose Cybersecurity advocates safeguard their organizations by promoting security best practices. This paper aims to describe the skills and characteristics of successful advocates. Design/methodology/approach This study involved 28 in-depth interviews of cybersecurity advocates. Findings Effective advocates possess not only technical acumen but also interpersonal skills, communication skills context awareness and a customer service orientation. Practical implications Non-technical skills are deemphasized in cybersecurity training, limiting career progression into the cybersecurity advocate role for existing security professionals and those from other disciplines. This paper suggests improvements for professional development that encourage greater security workforce diversity. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to define and enumerate competencies for the role of cybersecurity advocate.

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Muthammal, Ramula, and Arivazagan Natarajan. "Role of simulation in AETCOM and skill development of surgery interns." International Surgery Journal 6, no. 1 (2018): 56. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20185112.

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Background: Simulation is a way of learning skills in life like situations that are not real. Simulation based training according to many studies turned out to be effective method in skill development. In this study we have used bench top models available in our institute with simulated patients, which are accessible, and cost effective. The use of simulation in Graduate Medical Education has evolved significantly over time, particularly during the past decade. The applications of simulation include training budding surgeons in technical and non-technical skills and better prepared to face clinical situations.Methods: After 5 days of focused group discussion, 60 interns were asked to perform the two basic tasks in bench models attached to simulated patents. Skills assessed by pre-test, post-test and feedback module created for the 2 tasks. Scores was compared and analyzed, at the end of the module by summative assessment. Tasks were graded to100 point system, using rubrics and difference calculated using pair t test.Results: Mean of the skill score in pre-test 78.26±5.58, range found to be 86-73. There was significant improvement in post test score in which 86.54±4.41, range 97-66. t was found to be 5.5256, a significant improvement, and p value found in post-test 0.0002.Conclusions: Skill development with Mannequins and Standardized patients is found effective in training the interns. In addition to developing technical and non-technical skills, interns also get to communicate with simulated patients, which will make them more competent.

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ALESHCHANOVA, Irena V., Natalia A. FROLOVA, and Marina R. ZHELTUKHINA. "INTERDISCIPLINARY CONTEXT ROLE IN PROFESSIONAL VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT." PRIMO ASPECTU, no. 4(44) (December 23, 2020): 77–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.35211/2500-2635-2020-4-44-77-82.

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The issue of professional foreign vocabulary development among the students majoring in textile production is examined in this paper. Interdisciplinary context as integration of technical and humanitarian scientific disciplines is considered a leading factor in activating professional motives and developing professional competence. The conducted study revealed that professional terminology identified as a complex system includes both general scientific and highly specialized lexical terminological units and rules for their combination and use, as well as knowledge of professional communication principles. The authors suggest dividing professional language studies into three stages. The contents of the preparatory stage are to develop communicative competence based on general-interest or country-specific texts. The developing stage provides for gradual transition to learning professional foreign language with general scientific, technical and popular science texts used as teaching resources. The purpose of the practice-oriented stage is to develop professional language proficiency. This stage includes experimental aspect of teaching based on interdisciplinary integration and preparation of creative tasks. Study of etymological basis of the most common textile terms illustrates a way of forming a motivated attitude towards terminological vocabulary acquisition and gives a different view of the problem of mastering professional terminology.

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AL ADAWIAH, SYARIFAH RABIYAH. "Role of Technology Access and Technical Self-Efficacy Towards Lecturers’ Readiness in Blended Learning." Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal 8, no. 8 (2021): 92–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/assrj.88.10684.

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Landscape of classroom teaching and learnings has changed Integrating information and communication technology (ICT) as a source of blended teaching and learning, either in the classroom or outside the classroom, has become one of the evolutions in classroom learning. To be part of this evolution, UTMSPACE has started to implement blended learning in teaching and learning. Therefore, the study intended to examine the readiness of UTMSPACE lecturers towards the implementation of blended learning and to explore the current practice of blended learning among the lecturers. The findings confirmed the lecturers’ readiness for blended learning implementation. This study also examines how personal factors affected the success of e-learning systems and provided better results. Structural equation models on the data of 101 targeted respondents showed that online communication self-efficacy, attitude, and online media are the multiple mediators between the technology access and technical usage self-efficacy and lead to increased blended learning readiness among the lecturers at UTMSPACE. It appears that despite technological factors, the lecturers with a high belief in their ability and attitude are more prepared to adopt the alternative ways of teaching and learning as they gain more experience. Keywords: Blended learning, UTMSPACE, readiness.

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Wu, Lingling, and Yury Danko. "RESEARCH ON THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN UNIVERSITIES BRAND INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION." ГРААЛЬ НАУКИ, no. 2-3 (April 7, 2021): 83–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.36074/grail-of-science.02.04.2021.015.

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With the intensification of competition among universities, brand building has gradually become an important content that universities at home and abroad attach great importance to. In the current situation of declining influence of traditional publicity channels and limited influence of self-built media, artificial intelligence technology can provide all-round technical support for university brand integrated marketing communication in terms of communication content and communication channels.

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