The catalyst community like most large decentralized communities is often challenged with language barriers for participants in the community, thus hindering inclusion and effective participation.
Researching and developing multilingual engagement frameworks for decentralized blockchain communities, with a case study on the Cardano Catalyst community, to enable inclusive participation for all.
This is the total amount allocated to "Exploring Multilingual Engagement Frameworks in Decentralized Blockchain Communities: A Case Study of the Cardano Catalyst Community".
Dr. Snehlata Dongre, Dr. Kotadi Chinnaiah, Iniobong Ekpin
No dependencies
The project will be fully open source.
SDG goals:
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Reduce inequality within and among countries
SDG subgoals:
Implement the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, in accordance with World Trade Organization agreements
By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy
By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
Key Performance Indicator (KPI):
The extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
Universal Human Rights Index (UHRI):
#proposertoolsdg
BACKGROUND:
The dynamics and trends of today have shown an increase in global, multicultural and multi-lingual events and meetings. A research commissioned by Worldy and conducted by dimensional Research last year stated that " an increasing number of meetings and events are reaching more global audiences: 77 percent of corporate meeting and event planners indicated that they have experienced an increase in multilingual attendees over the past year, and 72 percent of them expect the number to continue to grow next year. Despite these increase, lot of people and communtiies are still struggling adjusting to this new reality and are either not prepared or ready to adjust to it. The same report states that "even with these increases, 42 percent of planners still report that they have limited or no experience using interpretation and translation at their events, and only 33 percent report that they regularly offer interpretation."
Of course, if there's a community where this is better understood it is the blockchain communities, because of the distributed and decentralized nature of its communities. Language barriers pose a significant challenge to effective communication and inclusive participation within decentralized blockchain communities and Cardano being a decentralized community is likely facing this. This research proposal aims to investigate and develop multilingual engagement frameworks to address this problem, with a specific focus on the Cardano Catalyst community. By conducting a case study, we seek to understand the core issues, propose innovative solutions, and demonstrate the impact of implementing these frameworks. Through rigorous analysis, engagement with community members, and quantitative and qualitative data collection, we aim to contribute to the academic discourse on enhancing multilingual interactions within decentralized blockchain ecosystems using the Catalyst community as a case study.
As the adoption and global reach of blockchain technology continue to expand, and that of Cardano it becomes imperative to develop multilingual engagement frameworks that accommodate diverse participants with varying linguistic backgrounds. This proposal aims to delve into the problem of language barriers, focusing on the Cardano Catalyst community as a case study, and propose comprehensive solutions to enable more inclusive and efficient communication.
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
The core problem at hand is the limited availability of robust multilingual engagement frameworks within decentralized blockchain communities, hindering effective communication and participation. This problem manifests during meetings, discussions, and collaborative activities where participants speak different languages, leading to reduced engagement, misunderstandings, and exclusion. Addressing this problem is crucial for fostering inclusive participation and harnessing the collective intelligence of diverse stakeholders.
METHODOLOGY:
BENEFIT OF THE RESEARCH STUDY:
The proposed research aims to demonstrate the tangible impact of implementing multilingual engagement frameworks within decentralized blockchain communities. By enabling effective communication and inclusive participation, these frameworks have the potential to enhance collaboration, knowledge sharing, and decision-making processes. The findings of this research will contribute to the academic understanding of multilingual interactions in decentralized ecosystems and provide practical guidance for community leaders, developers, and stakeholders seeking to foster inclusivity and overcome language barriers.
Here is what this challenge is all about according to the challenge-setting question
What research and development is required to advance the state of the art of Catalyst and allow Catalyst to serve the community's needs better?
Our proposal seeks to answer this question by undertaking to research on a topic that is very critical to the Catalyst community. By undertaking this study we will come up with key answers and solutions that will help the community to serve the needs of all participants
Research Paper Writing and Drafting
Timescale: Month 1-4
Publishing the Research on Decentralized Platforms
Timescale: Month 3-5
Publishing the Research in an International Peer-to-Peer Journal
Timescale: Month 4-7
Presentation at an International Conference
Timescale: Month 6-7
Adoption of Research Outcomes by the Catalyst Community
Timescale: Month 7-8
It should be noted that the time overlap is not a mistake. While working on research you may have to start working on another milestone while the other is running congruently to be able to meet the set timelines
I have about 4 years of experience in researching, my research works have cut across different fields, from AI, to IoT, Agriculture, environment, blockchain, HR, human behaviors etc. I currently have about 7 research paper publications in reputable journals like the American Institute of Physics, IEEE etc, I have 2 patents under application and a Copyright on a book titled "Research writing for beginners". All these qualify me as one capable of handling this project.
Also, I had a fund9-funded proposal which was executed and brought to completion on time, this demonstrates that I can be trusted when it comes to meticulous mana management of funds.
To research the multi-lingual barriers participants in the catalyst community are facing
To come up with sets of frameworks and recommendations for the community on the basis of the research done.
To write a concrete research paper on the basis of the research done
To publish the outcomes of research in different open and accessible decentralized platforms
To publish the research in an international peer-to-peer journal
To attend at least 1-3 conferences to speak about the research paper.
Milestone 1: Research Paper Writing and Drafting
Activities
Publishing the Research on Decentralized Platforms
Activities
Publishing the Research in an International Peer-to-Peer Journal
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Presentation at an International Conference
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Adoption of Research Outcomes by the Catalyst Community:
Activities
Milestone 1: Research and Paper Writing and Drafting
Deliverables:
Outputs:
Milestone 2: Publishing the Research on Decentralized Platforms
Deliverables:
Outputs:
Milestone 3: Publishing the Research in an International Peer-to-Peer Journal
Deliverables:
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Milestone 4: Presentation at an International Conference
Deliverables:
Outputs:
Milestone 5: Adoption of Research Outcomes by the Catalyst Community
Deliverables:
Outputs:
Milestone 1: Research Paper Writing and Drafting
Milestone 2: Publishing the Research on Decentralized Platforms
Milestone 3: Publishing the Research in an International Peer-to-Peer Journal
Milestone 4: Presentation at an International Conference (Month 6-7)
Milestone 5: Adoption of Research Outcomes by the Catalyst Community
Additional Considerations:
Budget Total: 120,000+ 15,500 + 28000 + 27000 + 4000 +5000 =199,500 ADA
I estimated the hourly rate to pay research scientists using the global standard average
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Research-Scientist-Salary-per-Hour
I estimated the rate for paying project managers using global standards as well
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Global-Project-Manager-Salary
UBIO OBU: Ubio Obu is the CEO of Remostart, a blockchain and AI researcher. Ubio has about 4 years of experience in researching, his research works have cut across different fields, from AI, to IoT, Agriculture, environment, blockchain, HR, human behaviors etc. I currently have about 7 research paper publications in reputable journals like the American Institute of Physics, IEEE etc, I have 2 patents under application and a Copyright on a book titled "Research writing for beginners". All these qualify me as one capable of handling this project as the project manager.
Also, I had a fund9-funded proposal which was executed and brought to completion on time, this demonstrates that I can be trusted when it comes to meticulous management of funds.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ubio-obu-71927276/
https://github.com/ubiodee
Dr. Dongre Snehalata: A lecturer with over 10 years of lecturing experience. She is the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering GHRCE India. Her research area includes Data Science, Data Mining, Artififial Intelligence, Decision support system and Neural Networks.
She has more than 65 publications in Indexed journals and conferences including SCI,ESCI, Scopus, Springer, IEEE, etc. She has published one book on Data Stream Mining and published 2 Book chapters. Also have worked as Editor for Books. She has been granted with one patent. Registered one design and published four patents. One copyright has been registered by her. She has more than 1123 as Google citations with 11 as the h-index and i10 index is 13.
She is also a member of professional bodies like IEEE, ISTE, IACSIT, ACM etc.
She is a reviewer for reputed journals and conferences including Interscience, evolving systems, reputed conferences, journals, etc. She has guided many Projects at the UG level and PG Levels. She is also the Faculty Coordinator for the IEEE CS student chapter. She has also led the Center of Excellence Data Science. She has completed the AICTE-funded MODROB project as Project coordinator. She has organized a number of conferences, STTPs, training, workshops, and summits. During her leadership of her as head of Computer Science and Engineering department got Best Department Runner-up Award for the session 2021-22 and Best Department Winner Award for the session 2022-23 by the Institute.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-snehlata-dongre-336400103/
https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=IGCOkesAAAAJ&hl=en
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Snehlata-Dongre
Iniobong Ekpin: is a Strategic communication and Knowledge management professional with a master's degree in strategic communication and public relations. With experience in service and diplomatic mission agencies, Iniobong brings a detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and
competent approach to work. Her expertise includes providing administrative, operational, and
technical support for multiple projects, and working effectively as a dedicated team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). She has worked in dynamic and challenging environments, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt to changing priorities while multi-tasking effectively with strong organizational and time management skills. She is a member of the National Institute of Management, Nigeria, and have consistently demonstrated my superior capacity for understanding and applying new concepts correctly. She will be a team member for this project.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iniobong-ekpin-76081b159
Dr. Kotadi Chinnaiah: A professor of the Computer Science and Engineering department, his major works have been int he fields of Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain. He is vast in the field of research and has about 50+ research publications in international and reputable journals. He is a researcher for this project
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kotadi-Chinnaiah