Differences in use and function of verbal irony between real and fictional discourse: (mis)interpretation and irony blindness [PDF]
This paper presents a contrastive approach to the presence of two distinct types of verbal irony in real (natural, unscripted) versus fictional (scripted) discourse, with a special focus on irony blindness, i.e.
Kapogianni, Eleni
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Cyclin‐dependent kinase 13 is indispensable for normal mouse heart development
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common defect in live births. The role of cyclin‐dependent kinase (CDK13) in cardiogenesis and CHD was studied using a transgenic mouse model (Cdk13tm1b) carrying deletion of exons 3 and 4, causing loss of function.
Qazi Waheed‐Ullah +8 more
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The Prevalence of Children with Special needs In Inclusive Elementary Schools in Iodine Deficiency Area [PDF]
Purpose:In general, this research aims to recognize the prevalence of CWSN in inclusive elementary school in the iodine deficiency area. The findings of this research are expected to be proceeded to the intervention programs that enables teachers ...
Salim, Abdul
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Deep dialogism, inner voices, and mental health
The idea that cognition involves dialogic interchange between mutually influencing “voices” has long featured in psychology and philosophy. While dialogic structure is most explicit in inner speech, some authors have argued that other types of mental activity can be (or always are) dialogic. We introduce two dimensions of dialogism, strength and depth,
Sofiia Rappe, Sam Wilkinson
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Mainstream Legal Responses to Domestic Violence Versus Real Needs of Diverse Communities [PDF]
Keynote speaker Marcia Ann Gillespie, editor-in-chief of Ms. Magazine, discussed the importance of getting to the root of what makes violence against women.
Murno, Elizabeth, Vasquez, Jessica F.
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Craniometaphyseal and craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, head and neck manifestations and management [PDF]
Craniometaphyseal and craniodiaphyseal dysplasia are rare genetic disorders of bone due to modelling errors of long bones and skull bones. These syndromes present with multiple ENT symptomatology from an early age.
Bailey, CM +3 more
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Closing the Loop Between Neurons and Neurotechnology
Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs, or brain-computer interfaces, BCIs) have caused a lot of excitement in the past few years; they promise to make the lame walk, the mute talk, the blind see, and perhaps even to enhance cognition (Serruya and Kahana, 2008).
Steve M. Potter
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Abstract This study examines whether underwriting methods—representation, medical examination, extra premiums, and coverage—effectively mitigate adverse selection using data from an insurance company. Regarding representation, we focus on statements disclosing pre‐existing medical conditions.
Chia‐Ling Ho +3 more
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Suggested approach for establishing a rehabilitation engineering information service for the state of California [PDF]
An ever expanding body of rehabilitation engineering technology is developing in this country, but it rarely reaches the people for whom it is intended. The increasing concern of state and federal departments of rehabilitation for this technology lag was
Christy, L. F. +3 more
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Demographic Factors in Pharyngoesophageal Segment Size: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Objective The Pharyngoesophageal Segment (PES) is situated at the junction of the pharynx and esophagus, regulating the passage of bolus from the pharynx into the esophagus during swallowing and preventing aspiration into the airway. Decreased opening of this sphincter can result in significant swallow impairment.
Cade R. McGarvey +6 more
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