Essays about: "First language use"

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1. 21. Mispronunciation Detection with SpeechBlender Data Augmentation Pipeline

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Yassine Elkheir; [2023]
   Keywords : Computer-assisted pronunciation training CAPT ; Automatic Speech Recognition ASR ; Mispronunciation Detection MD and Data Augmentation; Datorstödd uttalsträning CAPT ; automatisk taligenkänning ASR ; upptäckt av felaktigt uttal MD och dataförstärkning;

   Abstract : The rise of multilingualism has fueled the demand for computer-assisted pronunciation training (CAPT) systems for language learning, CAPT systems make use of speech technology advancements and offer features such as learner assessment and curriculum management. Mispronunciation detection (MD) is a crucial aspect of CAPT, aimed at identifying and correcting mispronunciations in second language learners’ speech. READ MORE

3. 22. Investigating the Use of Digital Twins to Optimize Waste Collection Routes : A holistic approach towards unlocking the potential of IoT and AI in waste management

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Aarati Medehal; [2023]
   Keywords : Internet of Things; Industry 4.0; Smart Cities; Artificial Intelligence; Travelling Salesman problem; Vehicle Routing Problems; Digital Twins; Waste collection; Optimization; Metaheuristics algorithms; Ant Colony Optimization; Simulated Annealing; Particle Swarm; Tabu Search; Genetic Algorithm; Ontology; Digital Twin Definition Language; Internet of Things; Industri 4.0; Smarta städer; Artificiell intelligens; Travelling Salesman problem; Vehicle Routing Problems; Digitala tvillingar; Sophämtning; Optimering; Metaheuristika algoritmer; Ant Colony optimering; Simulerad glödgning; Partikelsvärm; Tabu-sökning; Genetisk algoritm; Ontologi; Digitala tvillingar defintitionsspråk;

   Abstract : Solid waste management is a global issue that affects everyone. The management of waste collection routes is a critical challenge in urban environments, primarily due to inefficient routing. This thesis investigates the use of real-time virtual replicas, namely Digital Twins to optimize waste collection routes. READ MORE

4. 23. BERTie Bott’s Every Flavor Labels : A Tasty Guide to Developing a Semantic Role Labeling Model for Galician

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

   Author : Micaella Bruton; [2023]
   Keywords : natural language processing; NLP; Galician; low-resource language; low resource language; semantic role labeling; SRL; mBERT; XLM-R; transfer-learning; transfer learning; Spanish; verbal indexing; procesamento de linguaxe natural; NLP; Galego; lingua de recursos limitados; etiquetado de papeis semánticos; SRL; mBERT; XLM-R; aprendizaxe por transferencia; Español; indexación verbal; språkteknologiska verktyg; NLP; naturlig språkbehandling; galiciska; språk med begränsade resurser; semantisk rollmärkning; SRL; mBERT; XLM-R; överföringsinlärning; spanska; verbal indexering; verbalindexering; procesamiento del lenguaje natural; NLP; Gallego; idioma de bajos recursos; etiquetado de roles semánticos; SRL; mBERT; XLM-R; aprendizaje por transferencia; Español; indexación verbal;

   Abstract : For the vast majority of languages, Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools are either absent entirely, or leave much to be desired in their final performance. Despite having nearly 4 million speakers, one such low-resource language is Galician. READ MORE

5. 24. "He drinks champagne during Ramadan": Ethnic performativity among singers with a migratory background in the Eurovision Song Contest

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

   Author : Tannaz Judith Gakwisi; [2023]
   Keywords : Ethnic identity; ethnic performativity; minority identity; ethnic identity development; Eurovision Song Contest; European Studies; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has become one of the most popular entertainment events in the world. Each year, countries across Europe compete in a competition with original songs. READ MORE

6. 25. Comparison between the SiP-test (Situated Phoneme test) and conventional Swedish SIN (TiB)-test (Speech in Noise Test). : An experimental comparison of two methods for speech perception in people with Arabic as mother tongue.

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

   Author : Elpida Saridou; [2023]
   Keywords : Speech perception; speech recognition test; speech in noise test; speech test; Swedish speech perception test; situated phoneme test; non-native; bilingualism;

   Abstract : Background: The difficulties for people to understand and perceive speech in second languages in the presence of background noise is well documented in the literature. Similar difficulties have been reported in bilinguals. READ MORE