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only have to be well versed in both languages, which

means that the selection of the panel of subject matter

experts (SMEs) for the first arm of the translation process

will be the core determinant of success/failure in the

translation of the questionnaire. Hence, it is crucial to

select the most suitable candidate for the first arm of the

translation process to ensure a valid and accurate

translation of the core subject content of the questionnaire

from the original language into a local (or native) language

has been done.