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We are accustomed to viewing language as a tool for communication: through it, we express thoughts, convey information, and understand one another. But what if language is also a way of seeing the world? Why are some feelings difficult to put into words? Why does one language have a single word for a particular state while another requires a whole sentence to explain it? Can a person feel differently when speaking a different language? And how do the words we use every day reflect the culture in which we live? The media outlet «Between Words» explores the space between language and human experience. Through stories, scientific research, cultural phenomena, and daily observations, it invites readers to look at familiar words and expressions from a new perspective and contemplate how we understand ourselves, other people, and the world around us.
Data sources for media
Data sources can be divided into four main groups. Each group has its own function.
Scientific and Research Sources:For obtaining reliable information, scientific facts, studies, and theoretical foundations for publications. Google Scholar — academic articles and research. JSTOR — humanities and cultural studies. PubMed — studies related to language, the brain, and cognitive processes. CyberLeninka — scientific publications in Russian. eLIBRARY.RU — Russian scholarly literature.Linguistic and Language Databases:For studying the origin, meanings, changes, and usage nuances of words. Wiktionary — word meanings, etymology, and translations. Oxford English Dictionary — the history and evolution of English vocabulary. National Corpus of Russian Language — examples of word usage in real texts. COCA — corpus of modern English. Glottolog — information on world languages and their classification.Human Sources:To gather personal experiences, opinions, memories, and stories that make scientific topics understandable and relatable to the reader. — Interviews with linguists, psychologists, and cultural theorists. — Interviews with native speakers of different languages. — Reader surveys. — Personal stories and memoirs. — Observations of language in daily life.Cultural and Media Resources:For finding topics, cultural contexts, current discussions, and examples of language use. The Conversation—researcher articles. The Allusionist — a language podcast. Aeon — articles on culture, philosophy, and human experience. Documentaries, books, archives, and museum collections.
Data Schema
Information processing systems are built upon the interaction between humans and automated services. The machine assists in gathering and structuring data, while the human is responsible for its interpretation, verification, and meaning-making.
Database StructureEvery material is saved in a unified format:Parameter — Content ID — Material Number Topic — Thematic Direction Question — Research Question Source — Type and Name of Source Content Facts, quotes, notes Author — Author or Expert Link — Link to Original Source Tags — Keywords Status — Processing Stage Format — Article, video, podcast, etc.
Guidelines for Automated Services
Automated tools are used to search, process, store, and systematize information. Each service corresponds to a separate stage of the editorial process.
Automation accelerates information processing, but the meaningful interpretation, verification of authenticity, and creation of the final material remain in the hands of humans.
Data Working Principles
Core Principles of Information Organization in Media:Veracity — utilizing verified scientific and informational sources. Systematicity — storing materials in a unified, structured database. Relevance — regularly updating information and validating sources. Accessibility — structuring data so it can be quickly found and utilized. Interdisciplinarity — integrating linguistics, psychology, cultural studies, and other fields of knowledge.
Information Quality Control
Each material undergoes several review stages before publication:
- Verification of the source’s credibility and the author’s qualifications.
- Cross-referencing the information with other research.
- Checking citations, facts, dates, and terminology.
- Reviewing the accuracy of machine processing and translation.
- Final editing and material approval.
System Usage Results
Implementing automated services enables the following:
— To reduce the time spent searching for and processing information. — To systematize large volumes of materials. — To simplify the preparation of interviews and publications. — To ensure the reuse of collected data. — To maintain a unified editorial process. — To preserve the authenticity and quality of materials through human oversight.
