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Nordisk-nordtysk kontakt i backspegeln: på väg mot en variationssensitiv modell av grammatisk arealitet
Get PDFDialectological research has traditionally focused on individual languages. Cross-linguistic areal linguistics, on the other hand, has rarely taken into account intra-language variation. The PROJEKT project combines a dialectological, areal typological and contact linguistic perspective. It aims to identify and map grammatical features shared by both Nordic and North German varieties (both standard languages and non-standard language varieties such as dialects and regiolects) and to identify recurring areal patterns reflecting characteristic historical language contact scenarios. The project is based on a concept of areality that includes not only the geographical, but also the social and situational dimensions. Its empirical basis consists of existing grammatical dialect descriptions and other documentary resources. The article presents the theoretical and technical background of the project and discusses an example of the type of analysis it enables.Dialektologisk forskning har traditionellt fokuserat på individuella språk. Tvärspråklig areallingvistik har å andra sidan sällan tagit hänsyn till inomspråklig variation. Projektet GrammArNord (Grammatisk arealitet i Norden och norra Tyskland) kombinerar ett dialektologiskt med ett arealtypologiskt och ett kontaktlingvistiskt perspektiv. Det syftar till att identifiera och kartlägga grammatiska drag som är gemensamma för både nordiska och nordtyska varieteter (både standardspråken och icke-standardspråkliga varieteter såsom dialekter och regiolekter) samt att identifiera typiska areala mönster som återspeglar karaktäristiska historiska språkkontaktscenarion. Projektet bygger på ett arealitetsbegrepp som innefattar inte bara den geografiska utan även den sociala och den situationella dimensionen. Dess empiriska bas utgörs av befintliga grammatiska dialektbeskrivningar och andra dokumentariska resurser. Artikeln presenterar projektets teoretiska och tekniska bakgrund samt diskuterar ett exempel på vilken typ av analys det möjliggör
Episciences overlay journals: A bridge between scientific publications, open repositories, data and software repositories
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Episciences is a publishing platform for diamond open access overlay journals. The ambition is to provide scientific communities with the technical means to produce high-quality, cost-effective journals in line with FAIR principles. The process is based on open repositories (arXiv; Zenodo; HAL). All the published content of a journal is hosted on repositories. Episciences is therefore set up as a service layer for repositories, using them as input and output for open access publication.
The platform was launched in 2013 as a peer review service for preprints hosted in open archives. Over the years, the list of services offered has grown and adapted to new trends in scientific publications. For example, peer review reports are now a new type of content that can be hosted in repositories, along with datasets and software code for publications. Support for these new objects in Episciences increases transparency and reproducibility of science. Support for datasets and software code also means that both data journals and software journals can be easily created on top of repositories.
The platform has implemented new protocols and workflows promoted by the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) Next Generation Working Group, such as COAR Notify and SignPosting. It has enabled us to build innovative new services for researchers on top of the HAL repository. We have also connected Episciences to other open science services such as OpenAIRE Graph, OpenCitations and Scholexplorer. This has allowed us to add new services at the same time for journals and the HAL repository. The presentation will explain how Episciences and overlay journals in general can be a bridge between publications, open repositories, data and software repositories - and more broadly with open science infrastructures
Can we teach publication competency?
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Publication competency is a fundamental skill for researchers, serving as a vital criterion for attaining a Ph.D. degree. The European Qualifications Framework and Norwegian Qualifications Framework both recognize the importance of these skills. However, institutions differ in their approaches to teaching this skill set, with some neglecting it altogether.
The specific skills required for researchers to publish their work extend beyond simply disseminating research appropriately. While the qualifications frameworks offer broad guidelines, various definitions, such as the Vancouver guidelines, the Norwegian NVI guidelines, and Plan S, need consideration. Specifically we have taken publication ethics, understanding impact, copyright and Open Access into consideration.
In addition to benefiting Ph.D. students in their own endeavors, publication competency contributes to enhancing information literacy, research principles, and our local institutional knowledge. It establishes a foundation for a more systematic approach to teaching this essential skill.
To address this issue, we conducted an analysis of Ph.D. students\u27 competency levels in publication at the University of Agder, through interviews and questionnaires. Our findings align with previous research conducted at other institutions. In our forthcoming paper, we will discuss these findings and their implications for the University Library\u27s approach to disseminating publication competency and creating robust institutional support systems, and suggest a method for increasing publication competency among Ph.D. students
The State of Open Data 2023
No full textThe annual State of Open Data survey is a global and collaborative initiative aimed at understanding the dynamics of open data within the research community across different disciplines and regions. It seeks to uncover researchers\u27 perspectives, behaviours, and the impact of data management on their work, ultimately contributing to the development of more effective data sharing practices that align with the evolving needs of the research community.
Now in its eighth year, the 2023 survey findings, presented in this poster, shed light on the evolving landscape of research data sharing and emphasise the critical need for adaptable, nuanced approaches.
This poster will give a preview of the 2023 results, pulling out some of the main findings and analysis of year-on-year trends, with key regional differences highlighted.
One main theme to emerge is that a one size fits all approach for research data management does not work, rather there should be a move to a more nuanced strategy. Researchers across different disciplines and regions have unique needs, and their approaches to research data management vary significantly. This underscores the necessity of moving towards a more adaptable and nuanced data management strategies tailored to specific research contexts.
The State of Open Data survey is conducted in partnership with Springer Nature, Figshare and Digital Science, enhancing the survey’s reach and impact and allowing for a more comprehensive analysis of the research data landscape
Exploring the Arctic deep-sea by color filters
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To get to know some of the creatures in the deep-sea that use color and the lack of light to camouflage themselves.
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With these TWO activities, we use vision to explore life forms in the deep sea which have adapted to extreme conditions. Through the activities, the pupils will also become familiar with some organisms well-hidden at the bottom of the ocean.
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Camouflage strategies, Deep sea ocean, Physical effects of light, Characteristics of sea lifeform
Ocean floor diorama
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To consolidate pupils\u27 learning about the ocean floor in a creative and fun way. Through creating a diorama, the pupils will think about what the ocean floor looks like and what species live there.
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In this activity, pupils will design, classify, and find a place for all the elements and characters that compose the ocean floor and biodiversity that they have learnt about in class
Human impact: Ecological footprints
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To understand the meaning of the human ecological footprint. Pupils will think about questions like how do our actions (e.g., research) affect the environment around us and, what can we do to reduce the human impact on the oceans?
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In this activity, pupils will learn to develop an understanding of their relationship with the oceans and the marine environment and hopefully be inspired to turn their knowledge into action.
Key words:
Human impact, footprints, action