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Politeness theory and relational work [PDF]
, 2005 In this paper we briefly revisit politeness research influenced by Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness theory. We argue that this research tradition does not deal with politeness but with the mitigation of face-threatening acts (FTAs) in general.
Locher, Miriam A., Watts, Richard J.
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Indigenous Futurities: Theorizing Futurity in the Past and Present
American Anthropologist, Volume 128, Issue 2, Page 330-338, June 2026.ABSTRACT Over the past 20 years, a growing number of activists, scholars, writers, and visual artists have engaged with futurism as a framework for representing the lives of Indigenous peoples. Inspired by this hopeful reframing of the past‐present‐future, contributions to this special section of American Anthropologist address the question: How can ...
Lindsay Martel Montgomery +1 more
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How micro-evolution can guide macro-evolution: multi-scale search via evolved modular variation
, 2010 A divide-and-conquer approach to problem solving can in principle be far more efficient than tackling a problem as a monolithic whole. This type of approach is most appropriate when problems have the type of modular organisation known as near ...
Mills, Rob
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Mathematics difficulties in extremely preterm children : evidence of a specific deficit in basic mathematics processing [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Extremely preterm (EP,
Dieter Wolke +18 more
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Brainstem Astrocytes Regulate Estrus‐Dependent Oscillations in Food Intake
Journal of Neurochemistry, Volume 170, Issue 6, June 2026.DVC astrocytes regulate food intake and caloric balance via modulation of NMDA receptor‐mediated glutamatergic signaling to brainstem DMV motoneurons. In female rats, GFAP‐IR intensity and astrocyte morphological complexity increased during periods of high estrogen levels when food intake was decreased, and chemogenetic manipulation of DVC astrocytes ...
K. Selin Ozkaya +4 more
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Personal best stories – a biographical approach
, 2014 This study utilises a biographical approach in order to understand the reported individual health and wellbeing outcomes of the Personal Best Volunteering Training Programme for a group of six people.
Mills, Anne
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The Potential of Critical E-Applications for Engaging SMEs in E Business: A Provider Perspective
, 2004 YesAgainst a background of the low engagement of SMEs in e-business this paper investigates the emergence of, and potential for, critical e-applications defined as `an e-business application, promoted by a trusted third party, which engages a significant
Lockett, Nigel, Brown, D.H.
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Federalism in Post‐Assad Syria: Toward Durable Peace in a Pluralist Society
Middle East Policy, Volume 33, Issue 2, Page 206-227, Summer 2026.Abstract Syria's civil war has left behind a fractured state. While the new president, Ahmed al‐Sharaa, seeks to unify the country and restore centralized governance, this appears unworkable. Instead, this article contends, asymmetrical federalism offers a pathway toward stability.
Dilan Okcuoglu
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, 2014 Blocking the bioactivity of allergens is conceptually attractive as a small-molecule therapy for allergic diseases but has not been attempted previously.
Newton, GK +14 more
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The Journal of Physiology, Volume 604, Issue 12, Page 4678-4706, 15 June 2026.Abstract figure legend Exacerbated ATP signalling in the carotid body (CB) of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) arises from expansion of the chemosensory glomus cell compartment and reduced extracellular ATP metabolism, leading to increased purinergic drive.
Igor S. A. Felippe +11 more
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