The role of computer-mediated communication in the research process of music Sscholars: an exploratory investigation by Christine D. Brown

“…Music scholars' use and perceptions of the helpfulness of e-mailand electronic discussion groups are described. …”
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Detecting hazardous situations faced by presbycusic pedestrians in cities: an audio-texture approach by Faten Hussein, Raja Ghozi, Mériem Jaïdane, Jean-Pierre Péneau

“…Within a universal context of an aging population along with an increasing consciousness regarding senior pedestrians’ safe access to the city, we examine the case of seniors affected by presbycusis, specifically their altered perceptions of the urban sonic ambiances during their daily journeys through the city. …”
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(De)constructing “America”: the Case of Emir Kusturica’s Arizona Dream (1993) by David Roche

“…Filtered through Kusturica’s own perceptions of America – and his position on the Balkan War (1991-2001) – the film seems to suggest sadness at the loss of a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective. …”
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Capturing Change: Comparing Pretest-Posttest and Retrospective Evaluation Methods by Jessica L. Gouldthorpe, Glenn D. Israel

“…When deciding which model to use, Extension professionals should keep in mind that each participant has a knowledge base that includes both factual information and perceptions pertaining to factual information. As you read about the strengths and weaknesses of these two design models, consider how each model fits the evaluation situation to select the one that can best measure change in your program. …”
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Les épidémiologistes, les chercheurs en sciences sociales et l’organisation de la recherche médicale sur le sida en Afrique [1991] by Randall M. Packard, Paul Epstein

“…These parallels provide a framework for examining how western ideas about AIDS in Africa developed, the role of social scientists in the formation of these ideas, and how these initial perceptions shaped the subsequent development of AIDS research, encouraging a premature narrowing of research questions. …”
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Des voix joyeuses : dire le joi chez les troubadours du xie au xiiie siècle by Emma Coutier

“…The aim is to show that, far from being reduced to a “cliché”, joi is also, sometimes a percept at the origin of the song, sometimes an affect that accompanies the song in its eternal movements ; in any case, joi engages a subjectivity, closely correlated to the spontaneous, sensitive and performative mode of expression that is the voice. …”
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Heroic Deeds and Heroic Failure by Carol Sweetenham

“…This paper traces the evolution of the portrayal both of the crusade and of Robert’s part in it in 12th and 13th Century England, exploring how perceptions both of the crusade and Robert changed in line with political priorities and attitudes to crusade.…”
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Entre práticas e discursos: Gilberto Mendes, Willy Corrêa de Oliveira e o campo da música erudita brasileira pós 1980 by Carla Delgado de Souza

“…Those alterations were connected to political and aesthetical perceptions. Besides that, the discourse in favor of an approximation of popular artistic creation was present in the creative process of these two composers, in a movement characterized by the musical field as “aesthetical overture” or “post-modernism musical”. …”
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Media Adaptations of Archives in Scientific Communication: A Study of the “Transfrontier Mountain Tourism” Semiotic Scenario by Marie-Hélène Hermand

“…Following an approach inspired by Foucault’s archaeology of knowledge, and in line with contemporary research into the semantic modelling of discourse, I observe how the use of archives by scientific communication frames our perceptions and representations of mountains. The study corpus consists of various online scientific communication devices (websites, exhibition, webinar, documentary, conference and game) consisting of situated examples from two contexts (the Dolomites and the High Atlas). …”
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Corruption: how should Christians respond? by P. M. Theron, G. A. Lotter

“… The results of the 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index of Transparency International indicate the seriousness of the worldwide corruption problem. …”
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Why Hair Needs to Be Long by Nicolas Sihlé

“…Tibetan notions of embodied divinity and ritual power attached to hair indicate that it is important to include questions about cultural perceptions of the nature of hair and of its relationship with the individuals themselves, or with the beings that can inhabit it.…”
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Territorial development, tourism, and the protection of World Heritage Sites: issues of geopolitical conflict by Mark Bailoni

“…These development disputes are primarily conflicts of interest between various stakeholders, acting at different scales and defending their own concerns and perceptions, from local protesters to state representatives on the World Heritage Committee. …”
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Studies Regarding Social Representations About High Blood Presure in Cuba by Lisvett González Rodríguez, Masiel Díaz López, Armando Rodríguez Salvá

“…Such antecedents show the need of qualitative studies to approach the adequate criteria, knowledge or perceptions of the hypertensive patient about the diseases for their self-care. …”
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Validation of a measurement scale of service quality, image, customer satisfaction and loyalty in traditional trade by Cláudia Miranda Veloso, Ana Paula Monte

“…In addition, this questionnaire can be a useful tool for traditional retail stores seeking to understand customers’ perceptions. The assessment scale also facilitates the ongoing search for customer satisfaction and loyalty by revealing their drivers and moving traditional trade further along the path towards quality service and better brand image. …”
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Factors influencing brands’ reputation on social media by Alves Joana, Teixeira Sara, Oliveira Zaila, Teixeira Sandrina

“…Social networks considerably impact brand reputation, influencing consumer behaviour, perceptions, and purchase intentions. The content of brands on social media is central to consumer attitudes and behaviour and the formulation of opinions about the brand and its reputation. …”
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Agency in Community: Understanding Gender-Based Violence from within a Muslim Community in Lenasia, Johannesburg by Aaishah Lombard, Elina Hankela

“…Drawing on the framework of lived religion and Saba Mahmood’s conceptualization of agency and embodiment, the article highlights how the 13 interviewees actively negotiated their perceptions of and approach to GBV within their religious and cultural environment. …”
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Patient-reported outcome measures and value-based medicine in paediatrics: a timely review by Yi Hua Tan, Jia Xuan Siew, Biju Thomas, Kee Chong Ng

“…Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) assess our patients’ perceptions of the status of their health and quality of life, measured over a period of time. …”
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Perspectives de gouvernance environnementale durable dans la région de Lwiro (Sud Kivu, République Démocratique du Congo) by Innocent Karhagomba Balagizi, Serge Ngendakumana, Hermes Namegabe Mushayuma, Trésor Mirindi Adhama, Alphonse Muhimuzi Bisusa, Bajope Baluku, Mwapu Isumbish

“…The chapter describes also the environmental perceptions of rural population in plagued with the "modern" civilization. …”
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Les plantes comme liant actif entre la terre et le paysage. Trois projets artistiques d’Agnes Denes, de Lois Weinberger et de Mali Wu by Catherine Grout

“…In addition, as statements these artistic interventions resonate with the perceptions of city dwellers and current ethical and ecological expectations, some of which are critical of the practice of soil levelling.…”
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THE HAPPINESS CONTEXT IN INDONESIAN CULTURE (THE ROLE OF SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN TRANSLATING A CULTURE) by Muh. Nadir

“…As an emotional concept, happiness or kebahagiaan in the Indonesia language has an ambiguity in articulation when someone percept it as a conditional of a joyfull the one feels. …”
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