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Transcription is the synthesis of RNA from a DNA sequence by RNA polymerase. It is the first step in producing a protein from a gene sequence. Additionally, many other proteins and regulatory sequences are involved in correctly synthesizing messenger RNA (mRNA). Transcriptional regulation is responsible for the differentiation of different types of cells and often for the proper cellular response to environmental signals.
Transcription Can Produce Different Kinds of RNA Molecules
In eukaryotes,...

Transcription

Transcription

Overview
Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA sequence by RNA polymerase. It is the first step in producing a protein from a gene sequence. Additionally, many other proteins and regulatory sequences are involved in the proper synthesis of messenger RNA (mRNA). Regulation of transcription is responsible for the differentiation of all the different types of cells and often for the proper cellular response to environmental signals.
Transcription Can Produce Different Kinds...

Transcription

Transcription

Transcription is the synthesis of RNA from a DNA sequence by RNA polymerase. It is the first step in producing a protein from a gene sequence. Additionally, many other proteins and regulatory sequences are involved in correctly synthesizing messenger RNA (mRNA). Transcriptional regulation is responsible for the differentiation of different types of cells and often for the proper cellular response to environmental signals.
Transcription Can Produce Different Kinds of RNA Molecules
In eukaryotes,...

Transcription

Transcription

Overview
Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA sequence by RNA polymerase. It is the first step in producing a protein from a gene sequence. Additionally, many other proteins and regulatory sequences are involved in the proper synthesis of messenger RNA (mRNA). Regulation of transcription is responsible for the differentiation of all the different types of cells and often for the proper cellular response to environmental signals.
Transcription Can Produce Different Kinds...

Master Transcription Regulators

Master Transcription Regulators

Master transcription regulators are regulatory proteins that are predominantly responsible for regulating the expression of multiple genes. Often these genes work in concert to drive a complex process. Activation of a master transcription regulator can lead to a cascade of transcriptional activation necessary for that outcome. These regulators can directly bind to the regulatory sequences of the various genes involved, or they can indirectly regulate transcription by binding to regulatory...

Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language

Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language

Language is a system of communication that allows the expression of thoughts, ideas, and feelings. The brain processes language in both hemispheres.
Language formation and comprehension take place in the dominant hemisphere. The dominant hemisphere is responsible for understanding the meaning of spoken, written, or sign language, as well as the ability to communicate. For most people, the left hemisphere is the dominant one. The right hemisphere, then, gives tone and emotional context to the...

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Martin J Ball¹

¹Department of Communicative Disorders, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA 70504-3170, USA. mjball@louisiana.edu

Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics

|July 9, 2008

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Accurate transcription of disordered speech is crucial for speech-language pathologists. This study examines potential confusions when using the Shriberg-Kent (SK) system versus the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for clinical speech transcription.

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Speech-Language Pathology
Phonetics

Background:

Accurate transcription of disordered speech is essential for diagnosis and intervention in speech-language pathology.
Clients may produce atypical sounds not found in typical sound systems or natural language.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its extension (extIPA) are used for transcribing speech productions, focusing on the actual sounds produced.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss potential confusions arising from the use of the Shriberg-Kent (SK) system for clinical speech transcription.
To identify problems that may occur when the SK system is used in conjunction with the IPA.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of transcription systems.
Discussion of potential confusions and problems associated with the SK system.
Examination of the application of SK and IPA in clinical settings.

Main Results:

The SK system, often used in the US, aims to represent the intended target with diacritics indicating deviations.
Potential confusions can arise when using the SK system, especially when compared to the IPA/extIPA which focus on actual productions.
Using SK and IPA together may lead to transcription ambiguities and challenges.

Conclusions:

The SK system may introduce confusions in transcribing disordered speech compared to the IPA/extIPA.
Careful consideration is needed when employing the SK system, particularly in combination with the IPA, to ensure accurate clinical documentation.
Understanding the differences and potential conflicts between transcription systems is vital for effective speech-language pathology practice.