More than 90% of academic publishing is done in English, and English serves as a universal medium to facilitate communication among researchers from diverse linguistic backgrounds. However, with less than 15% of the global population as non-English speakers, there is a clear disadvantage of research inaccessibility due to language barriers.
Academic writing is quite different from the regular English texts we come across. It employs vocabulary and jargon specific to a field of study and is characterized by complex sentence structures and formal writing styles.
Researchers need to be fluent in the source and target language to convey technical terms accurately and maintain original tone. Translating academic text often requires restructuring sentences without altering their meaning, which can be challenging when dealing with nuanced points.
How do neural networks help solve translation challenges?
As humans, we have the remarkable ability to switch between languages with ease. We can speak, listen, translate, and even think across languages. What if our devices could do the same? Just like we translate through cognitive processes, AI can perform translations by processing vast amounts of linguistic data via neural networks.
Neural networks are computational models which mimic the biological neurons of a human brain to learn from data, recognize patterns, and translate like a human.
Neural networks are trained on supervised learning. They learn from labeled data that shows them the right answers. When they get something right, they learn to do it again. This helps them get better at things like translating.
How does R Discovery leverage neural networks for academic text translations?
R Discovery uses translation models trained on advanced neural networks, allowing it to understand linguistic structures and contexts better than basic translation tools. The use of supervised learning during its training ensures that it continually improves its accuracy and fluency in translations.
Researchers can now read research papers in 30+ languages on R Discovery without the worry of context-switching between languages. Users can upload a document or choose an article from R Discovery’s database. The app then generates real-time translations of abstracts, summaries, and highlights, helping researchers quickly determine the relevance of scholarly articles without manual translation.
Users can also skip articles or save them to read later. This way, they can stay up to date with the latest research even when they’re busy or on the go.
How to translate papers on R Discovery?
Translate flow by uploading your own paper
Step 1 – Click on Upload PDF or Doc
Step 2 – Upload the document you want to translate
Step 3 – Select if you want to translate, summarise or listen to the paper.
Step 4 – Read and listen to your paper translated in a few seconds.
Translate an article from R Discovery
Step 1 – Search for your article from over 250M+ papers on the RDiscovery app or select an article from your feed.
Step 2 – Click on the Translate icon on the top right corner and choose your desired language
Step 3 – In a few seconds, get your article translated
R Discovery breaks down language barriers and automates translation, saving researchers valuable time that can be redirected towards conducting experiments or writing papers. This facilitates a deeper comprehension of complex concepts and methodologies for non-native researchers, allowing them to thoroughly engage with the material.
In addition to translation, R Discovery also offers tailored reading suggestions based on user interests, multilingual and full-text audio streaming to consume content on the go, and effortless integration with reference managers. Download the R Discovery app now to streamline your research reading experience.
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