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# University of Pretoria Multilingual Academic Glossaries Dataset
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## Dataset Description
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The **University of Pretoria Multilingual Academic Glossaries** dataset is the result of an initiative by the University of Pretoria's Language
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This dataset aims to bridge linguistic barriers in higher education, ensuring that students and academics can understand key academic concepts across various disciplines in Afrikaans, English, and Northern Sotho (Sepedi). Supported by the University of Pretoria's multilingual language policy and commitment to academic excellence, this project reflects the institution's dedication to inclusivity and accessibility in higher education. By making academic terminology available in these three official languages, the dataset fosters educational engagement and pride in native languages, particularly supporting students who wish to engage with academic content in their home languages.
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### Data Format
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```python
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def load_up_glossaries(file_path='
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"""Load UP academic glossaries from JSONL file"""
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with open(file_path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
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## Data Quality and Provenance
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The terminology was developed by the University of Pretoria's Language
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The machine-readable version was processed and curated by the Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI) group, ensuring technical accuracy and accessibility for computational applications.
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This dataset is supported by:
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## Citation
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## Authors and Contributors
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### Original Development
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- **Academic Departments** - Subject matter expertise and validation
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- **Educational Institutions** - Collaborative input and review
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### Dataset Processing and Curation
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- **Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI)** - University of Pretoria
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## Project Information
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- **Original Publisher**: University of Pretoria Language
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- **Processing Institution**: Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI), University of Pretoria
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- **Project Website**: http://www.dsfsi.co.za/za-marito/
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- **Language Unit Website**: https://www.up.ac.za/unit-for-academic-literacy/
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- **Parent Project**: Marito: South African Terminology, Lexicon, and Glossary Project
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- **Publication Year**: [Original year],
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## Impact and Applications
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## Contact
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For questions regarding this dataset:
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- **Original Content**:
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- **Technical Processing**: Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI), University of Pretoria
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- **Project Information**: Visit http://www.dsfsi.co.za/za-marito/
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## Acknowledgments
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We acknowledge the University of Pretoria Language
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This dataset represents a significant milestone in trilingual academic communication, supporting South Africa's linguistic diversity while enhancing access to crucial academic information for English, Afrikaans, and Northern Sotho speakers.
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license: cc-by-sa-4.0
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# University of Pretoria Multilingual Academic Glossaries Dataset
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## Dataset Description
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The **University of Pretoria Multilingual Academic Glossaries** dataset is the result of an initiative by the University of Pretoria's Language Development Plan to promote linguistic diversity and increase access to academic information across three key South African official languages. The dataset includes multilingual equivalents for academic terms developed through the Language Development Plan, which is funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the University of Pretoria.
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This dataset aims to bridge linguistic barriers in higher education, ensuring that students and academics can understand key academic concepts across various disciplines in Afrikaans, English, and Northern Sotho (Sepedi). Supported by the University of Pretoria's multilingual language policy and commitment to academic excellence, this project reflects the institution's dedication to inclusivity and accessibility in higher education. By making academic terminology available in these three official languages, the dataset fosters educational engagement and pride in native languages, particularly supporting students who wish to engage with academic content in their home languages.
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| File | Domain | Description |
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| `**` | Academic/Higher Education | Academic terms and concepts across multiple official SA languages |
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### Data Format
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```python
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import json
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"""Load UP academic glossaries from JSONL file"""
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## Data Quality and Provenance
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The terminology was developed by the University of Pretoria's Language Development Plan through:
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- Funding from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
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- Institutional support from the University of Pretoria
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- Collaborative academic development processes
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The machine-readable version was processed and curated by the Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI) group, ensuring technical accuracy and accessibility for computational applications.
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This dataset is supported by:
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- **University of Pretoria Language Policy**: Promoting multilingual access to academic information
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- **Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Funding**: Supporting language development initiatives
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- **Language Development Plan Mandate**: Ensuring academic information accessibility for students
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## Citation
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## Authors and Contributors
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### Original Development
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- **University of Pretoria Language Development Plan** - Primary author and terminology developer
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- **Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)** - Funding and policy support
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- **University of Pretoria** - Institutional support and implementation
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### Dataset Processing and Curation
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- **Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI)** - University of Pretoria
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## Project Information
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- **Original Publisher**: University of Pretoria Language Development Plan
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- **Processing Institution**: Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI), University of Pretoria
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- **Project Website**: http://www.dsfsi.co.za/za-marito/
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- **Parent Project**: Marito: South African Terminology, Lexicon, and Glossary Project
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- **Publication Year**: [Original year], 2024 (Machine-readable version)
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## Impact and Applications
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## Contact
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For questions regarding this dataset:
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- **Original Content**: University of Pretoria Language Development Plan
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- **Technical Processing**: Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI), University of Pretoria
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- **Project Information**: Visit http://www.dsfsi.co.za/za-marito/
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## Acknowledgments
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We acknowledge the University of Pretoria Language Development Plan for their work in making academic information accessible across three South African languages. Special recognition goes to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) for funding this initiative and the University of Pretoria for institutional support. We also thank the Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI) group at the University of Pretoria for processing this valuable resource into a machine-readable format as part of the Marito project.
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This dataset represents a significant milestone in trilingual academic communication, supporting South Africa's linguistic diversity while enhancing access to crucial academic information for English, Afrikaans, and Northern Sotho speakers.
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