Rethinking the Sustainable City: An Anthropological Approach to the Urban Through the Hybridization of the Social and the Spatial
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
169-175
Received:
9 August 2023
Accepted:
28 August 2023
Published:
14 September 2023
Abstract: The construction of the sustainable city as an emanation of sustainable development is based on the triple pillar of economic, social and environmental sustainability. The problems posed by urban sanitation can be approached from several angles. On the one hand, political anthropology is concerned with communal public sanitation policies and the relationship between municipal technical services for waste removal and citizens. On the other hand, social anthropology deals with the study of domestic sanitation and cleanliness practices, neighborhood conflicts generated by popular wastewater disposal methods and the resulting nuisances. While the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) n°11 are dedicated to sustainable cities and communities, the socio-cultural logics in the cities of the South augur compromising perspectives to the production of cities concerned with intergenerational equity. In this perspective, it is important that reflections are made in order to determine the contribution of gender to the problem of urban sustainability. What cultural practices are women incorporating that are antinomian to urban sustainability ? How are they more concerned with domestic urban sanitation practices ? To what extent does the use of tools, technologies and equipment by women reflect social relations of gender domination ? This article is theoretically rooted in the Chicago School's sociological theories of the urban phenomenon, in the sense of the city as implicated in the vital processes and lifestyles of the people who make it up. In a hypothetico-deductive anthropological approach, a documentary perspective as a secondary source focused on grey and academic literature complements the empirical tools resulting from semi-structured interviews and direct observation. The result is that the sociocultural logics internalized by urban populations are an obstacle to the production of a sustainable city.
Abstract: The construction of the sustainable city as an emanation of sustainable development is based on the triple pillar of economic, social and environmental sustainability. The problems posed by urban sanitation can be approached from several angles. On the one hand, political anthropology is concerned with communal public sanitation policies and the re...
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Research Article
Innovative Research on Translation Quality Assessment Models in the New Era
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
176-181
Received:
12 September 2023
Accepted:
20 October 2023
Published:
31 October 2023
Abstract: With the deepening of economic globalization, the significance of translation services in economic, cultural, and technological domains has become increasingly pronounced. Yet, determining how to evaluate the quality of translations and ensure their precision and reliability remains a central concern for both the academic and professional realms of translation. This paper offers an in-depth exploration of current models of translation quality assessment, highlighting their limitations, such as restricted applicability, underutilization of technology, absence of standardized evaluation criteria, and some models being excessively theoretical. To address these challenges, this article, integrating insights from contemporary technology and market demands, proposes innovative perspectives and methodologies to bolster translation quality assessment models from various angles. This encompasses refining assessment models from a multifaceted viewpoint, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance evaluation outcomes, expediting the dissemination and application of these models, accelerating the establishment of translation corpus resources, and advancing translation quality assessment tools. Furthermore, with the evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, methods and tools for translation quality assessment are also continuously advancing. This paper delves into how to synergize these state-of-the-art technologies to elevate the accuracy and efficiency of translation quality evaluation. By contrasting different assessment methodologies, this article aims to provide a comprehensive guide for translators and researchers, assisting them in selecting the evaluation tools and methods best suited to their needs. In essence, this research seeks to furnish novel insights for the optimization of translation quality assessment models, further driving the progression of translation quality evaluation practices.
Abstract: With the deepening of economic globalization, the significance of translation services in economic, cultural, and technological domains has become increasingly pronounced. Yet, determining how to evaluate the quality of translations and ensure their precision and reliability remains a central concern for both the academic and professional realms of...
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