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New software 'Cortex' aids qualitative research content analysis

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Researchers have developed Cortex, a web application designed to assist academic researchers with content analysis, a qualitative research method. The software, based on Bardin's methodology, aims to streamline the organization, reading, and categorization of textual data, which can be time-consuming as data volumes increase. Cortex guides users through the entire workflow, from corpus configuration to results exportation, acting as a collaborative tool that supports, but does not replace, the researcher's interpretative autonomy. AI

IMPACT This software assists researchers in qualitative data analysis, potentially speeding up research cycles by automating parts of the content analysis process.

RANK_REASON The item describes a research paper detailing the development of new software for qualitative research. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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New software 'Cortex' aids qualitative research content analysis

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  1. arXiv cs.CL TIER_1 English(EN) · Ana Julia da Silva Soares, Rafael Coimbra Pinto ·

    Cortex: Content Analysis Support Software, a Resource for Qualitative Research

    arXiv:2609.11970v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Qualitative research is widely used in the human and social sciences, characterized by a deep understanding of phenomena through the interpretation of meanings and contexts. Among qualitative data analysis methods, content analysi…

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