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Forms and Functions of Idiomatic Expressions in Conversational Interaction
Following a study of the conversational treatment of idiomatic expressions of German talk shows, the present treaty examines in which form and in which way idiomatic expressions are being employed and treated by participants in authentic conversations ...
Günter Schmale
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Some Aspects Regarding the Grammaticality and Ungrammaticality of Idioms
Corina Mihaela GEANĂ
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Advancing pharmacometrics in Africa—Transition from capacity development toward job creation
Abstract Trained pharmacometricians remain scarce in Africa due to limited training opportunities, lack of a pharmaceutical product development ecosystem, and emigration to high‐income countries. The Applied Pharmacometrics Training (APT) fellowship program was established to address these gaps and specifically foster job creation for talent retention.
Goonaseelan (Colin) Pillai +10 more
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Who gets redeployed? Inventor characteristics and resource redeployment decisions
Abstract Research Summary While the literature highlights the benefits of internally redeploying resources, there is less empirical guidance on which resources are most likely to be redeployed. We examine the relationship between inventor characteristics and redeployment decisions, motivated by the tension between costs and benefits of keeping a ...
Kyungsoo Kim, Isin Guler, Samina Karim
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When do firms learn by hiring? How complexity moderates the value of new knowledge
Abstract Research Summary Organizations often hire employees hoping to acquire new knowledge. While the literature has paid considerable attention to the role of the characteristics of the source of knowledge, the recipient firm, and the knowledge being transferred, it has largely overlooked those of the knowledge being replaced.
Dong Nghi Pham +2 more
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Idiom Token Classification using Sentential Distributed Semantics [PDF]
Giancarlo Salton +2 more
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The study uses rapidly prepared Cr NPs with controllable fluorescence, enabling co‐regulation of quenching and enhancement for dyes and DNA of differing structures. By assembling a CD63‐specific aptamer with Cr NPs, it creates a quantitative readout for CD63‐positive TDEs.
Meng Yao Wu +5 more
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Not Batting an Eye: Figurative Meanings of L2 Idioms Do Not Interfere with Literal Uses
Encountering idioms (hit the sack = “go to bed”) in a second language (L2) often results in a literal-first understanding (“literally hit a sack”). The figurative meaning is retrieved later, subject to idiom familiarity and L2 proficiency, and typically ...
Marianna Kyriacou, Franziska Köder
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Contrastive Self‐Categorization as a Resource for Defending Cultural Stereotypes
This study explores how speakers defend morally sanctionable cultural stereotypes from challenges in adult second language classrooms. Within the conversation analysis and membership categorization analysis frameworks, I examine two extended video‐recorded class discussions in which students maintain face‐threatening, stereotypical portrayals of ...
Nadja Tadic
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