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Contact and Language Change: Using the Present to Explain the Past1

Transactions of the Philological Society, EarlyView.
Abstract Although we may know the outcome of language changes that could have resulted from language contact in the past, we are unlikely to know how and why these changes occurred unless we also know about the individual speakers who came into contact and the nature of their interactions—information that all too often is impossible to uncover.
Jenny Cheshire
wiley   +1 more source

On Legislative and Institutional Reforms in Pre-University Education System in Albania

Acta Educationis Generalis
Introduction: The analysis of the reforms in the pre-university education system carried out in Albania after the changes in the political and economic system, 1992-2022, is the object of this study.
Kume Enida
doaj   +1 more source

The Role of Contact in Explaining Linguistic Convergence1

Transactions of the Philological Society, EarlyView.
Abstract In this paper, I explore the question of how linguistic convergence emerges and what the role of contact might be. My case study is the spread of headed relative clauses built around wh‐relative markers in the Standard Average European languages.
Nikolas Gisborne
wiley   +1 more source

“Alien versus predator”: predatory effect of coccinellid Exochomus quadripustulatus on the scale insect Toumeyella parvicornis. An open‐field experimentation on the Pinus pinea of Rome

Insect Science, EarlyView.
The release of gravid Exochomus quadripustulatus females proved to be effective in containing Toumeyella parvicornis infestations on stone pine trees, under open‐field condition. The ladybugs caused a lower infestation level compared to the trees that did not receive any ladybugs during the observation season.
Nicolò Di Sora, Luca Rossini, Giulia Luziatelli, Mario Contarini, Stefano Speranza   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Our Experience in the Treatment of Severe Thoracic Trauma.

Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2019
Background: Severe thoracic trauma is main cause of deaths in US about 10-20 % of deaths. Causes of severe thoracic Trauma are :Penetrating trauma,Gunshot wounds,Stab wounds ;Lower mortality rate   less massive, less multiorgan injury Gunshot wounds on ...
Fadil Gradica, Daniela Xhemalaj, Agron Dogjani, Lutfi Lisha, Dhimitraq Argjiri, Ilir Skenduli, Skender Buci, Afron Mici, Shkelzen Osmanaj, Vidi Demko, Sokol Ruci, Alma Cani, Fahri Kokici, Ylber Vata, Dorian Bozaxhiu   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Market orientation and national homicide rates

Criminology, EarlyView.
Abstract We studied the influence of market orientation on national homicide rates. Multiple theoretical traditions equate the development and dominance of markets with higher crime rates. Some traditional sociological theoretical claims, however, suggest market expansion should reduce violence.
William Alex Pridemore, Meghan L. Rogers
wiley   +1 more source

Pancreatitis in patients with hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome: A five-year experience

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2017
Introduction: Pancreatitis is a rare complication of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). The causative agents of HFRS are hantaviruses, which belong to the genus Hantavirus, family Bunyaviridae.
Edmond Puca, Arjan Harxhi, Pellumb Pipero, Elda Qyra, Gentian Stroni, Ermira Muco, Zhenisa Hysenaj, Elvana Rista, Gjok Tosku, Silvia Bino   +9 more
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EU Space Law and Earth's Boundaries: Integrating Environmental Impact Assessment and Corporate Due Diligence

Global Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The European Union's proposed Space Law aims to establish a unified approach for sustainable space activities across the EU. While the EU's satellite constellations contribute to sustainability efforts, they can also have negative environmental impacts.
Elena Cirkovic, Vitali Braun
wiley   +1 more source

Buccal One-Stage Mucosal Graft Urethroplasty for Urethral Stricture. Results of 10 Years of Experience.

Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2019
Aim: Representing our data regarding use of buccal mucosa for treatment of recurrent urethral stricture. Evaluating effectiveness of buccal graft for reconstruction of urethral segment both penile and bulbar urethra. Materials and methods: We repaired
Gezim Galiqi, Artan Koni, Flamur Tartari, Albert Pesha, Shpetim Ymeri, Luan Bajri, Shkelqim Ferko, Anton Ndoj   +7 more
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Collision, Competition or Cooperation? China's BRI and the EU's Development Policies Towards Eastern Europe

Global Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Against the backdrop of China's growing engagement in Eastern Europe, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) appears to challenge the European Union (EU) approach to promoting development in the region. We take issue with this claim by making three interrelated arguments.
Tanja A. Börzel, Julia Langbein, Lunting Wu, Valentin Krüsmann   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source