Translating hazards: multilingual concerns in risk and emergency communication

Federici, Federico

doi:10.1080/13556509.2023.2203998

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“…ATI tools provide adaptable solutions for diverse communication needs across all crisis phases, from immediate response to preparedness, recovery, and community development. This proactive approach aligns with the literature emphasising translation and interpreting as risk reduction tools, preserving language rights and linguistic equality (Federici 2022).…”

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Advancing Crisis Translation And Interpreting: The Design Of The Multilingual Smartphone Application <em>CTermPort</em> For Crisis Settings

KARAMAN

2024

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Feedback from the earthquake zone in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey has established that the emerging field of Crisis Translation and Interpreting (CTInt) requires a free smartphone application, to enable Crisis Translators and Interpreters (CTIs) to access multilingual terminology resources on-/offline when assisting Search and Rescue (SAR) teams responding to man-made and/or natural disasters.The aim is to design not only a multilingual compilation of Crisis Terminology (CTerm), downloadable to smartphones enabling access when there is a failure in the internet connection, but also a unified search tool which will browse and redirect the user to existing termbanks when the internet is accessible. Nevertheless, terminological records available in the domain of CTerm are inadequate and dispersed, with different interfaces and language combinations, requiring enhancement and harmonisation. Furthermore, automated translation and interpreting software/systems supported by the multilingual compilation of the crisis terminology portal (CTermPort) ideally need to be developed or, alternatively, existing ones integrated into the crisis termbank (CTermBank) collection for those who would lack the support of CTIs.The design of the CTermPort will significantly impact civil societies by providing a lifesaving tool for CTIs who need a reliable terminological reference point and automated translation options, and those unable to be assisted. In this respect, the project also promises strong prospects of sustainability past the project duration, as the tool to be developed will serve international SAR teams working closely with CInts during response times, but also medical staff in field hospitals collaborating with CTIs in rehabilitation and recovery phases, and beyond.

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confidence: 64%

Advancing Crisis Translation And Interpreting: The Design Of The Multilingual Smartphone Application <em>CTermPort</em> For Crisis Settings

KARAMAN

2024

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Review of Blumczynski & Wilson (2023): The Languages of COVID-19: Translational and Multilingual Perspectives on Global Healthcare

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Cox

2023

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Designing for Safety: A Review of Human-Centered Approaches in Evacuation App Development

Hussain,

Cao,

Cao

2024

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This review focuses on the development of evacuation apps used in emergencies with the principal role of User-Centered Design (UCD). With intensifying dependence on technological growth, precisely emergency evacuation scenarios, these apps are helpful for their usage and design. This study sheds light on the importance of user experience by designing human-centric elements and integrating them into user experience. It is ensured explicitly that their accessibility and effectiveness during high-stress situations do not impact the app's functionality. Existing apps lack interface useability regarding human-centric approaches, present inconsistent information, and lack disability and demographic integration, causing a bad user experience. Incorporation of UCD principles of usability, user needs, and iterative design, the design of more inclusive and responsive apps meets these critical challenges identified in the review. The recommendations, thus provided, help improve functionality as well as usability. The objective of this paper is to support the development of user-friendly apps facilitating users during emergencies following an in-depth literature review of such apps being used in such scenarios.

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Translating hazards: multilingual concerns in risk and emergency communication

Cited by 3 publications

References 53 publications

Advancing Crisis Translation And Interpreting: The Design Of The Multilingual Smartphone Application <em>CTermPort</em> For Crisis Settings

Advancing Crisis Translation And Interpreting: The Design Of The Multilingual Smartphone Application <em>CTermPort</em> For Crisis Settings

Review of Blumczynski & Wilson (2023): The Languages of COVID-19: Translational and Multilingual Perspectives on Global Healthcare

Designing for Safety: A Review of Human-Centered Approaches in Evacuation App Development

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